Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon, Khon Kaen

Name: Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon
Address: Khon Kaen, Thailand

#3 among attractions in Khon Kaen

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Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon, Kaen Nakhon, 'The Great Buddha's Relics' or 'The Nine Story Stupa Located in Wat Nong Waeng,' is a Thai royal temple of the old town. Wat Nong Waeng is located close to Kaen Nakhon marsh on Klangmuang Road, Muang District. Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon was established to celebrate the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of His Majesty Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession to the throne and to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Khon Kaen province's establishment. Its thorough spire, Isaan fishnet shape, Indochina-Dvaravati Era Style, imitated Phra That Kham Kaen. Its base is a square shape of 50 meters on each side and 80 meters in height, where are situated the four-mini-Buddha's relics in each corner sheltered by a seven-head-nāga crystal wall. ()

Local name: พระมหาธาตุแก่นนครCoordinates: 16°24'29"N, 102°50'2"E

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Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: CentralPlaza Khon Kaen, Wat Thung Setthi, Khon Kaen National Museum, Khon Kaen University.

1.8 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
CentralPlaza Khon Kaen, Khon Kaen
46 min walk • CentralPlaza Khon Kaen is a shopping mall in Khon Kaen, Thailand. The mall opened on December 3, 2009. It is the first shopping mall of Central Group in Isan of Thailand.
3.3 miE
Temple
Wat Thung Setthi, Khon Kaen
85 min walk • Wat Thung Setthi, located at Ban Nong Hai near Mueang District of Khon Kaen province, is a relatively new Thai Buddhist temple near the Route 230 ring road.
2.6 miN
Specialty museum, Museum
Khon Kaen National Museum, Khon Kaen
68 min walk • The Khon Kaen National Museum was opened by King Bhumibol Adulyadej on 20 December 1972. Most of the exhibits are concerned with history, art, and archaeology. Besides the museum's permanent collection, temporary exhibitions are shown throughout the year.
4.1 miN
Universities and schools
Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen
106 min walk • Khon Kaen University or KKU is a public research university in Thailand. It was the first university established in northeastern Thailand and remains the oldest and largest university in the region.
0.4 miN
16°24'51"N • 102°50'6"E
Klang Temple, Khon Kaen
11 min walk • Temple
0.5 miNW
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Khon Kaen Provincial Administrative Organization Stadium, Khon Kaen
13 min walk • Khon Kaen Provincial Administrative Organization Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Khon Kaen Province, Thailand. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Khon Kaen FC and Khon Kaen United. The stadium holds 7,000 people.
0.5 miNW
Nightlife
Khonkaenstar Volleyball Club, Khon Kaen
13 min walk • Khonkaen Star or full name Thai–Denmark Khonkaen Star is a female professional volleyball team based in Khonkaen, Thailand. The club was founded in 2005 and plays in the Thailand league.
4.9 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
50th Anniversary Stadium of Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen
125 min walk • 50th Anniversary Stadium of Khon Kaen University is a multi-purpose stadium in Khon Kaen Province, Thailand. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 8,000 people.
1.7 miN
16°25'60"N • 102°49'59"E
Mamafaka Gallery, Khon Kaen
45 min walk • Museum