:: Mancha Khiri

Tao (turtle) village is at Ban Kok, about 2 kilometres from the district office on Highway No. 2062 (Mancha Khiri-Phra Yuen). The entrance to the village is easily noticeable from the 2 replica turtles there. The village is a unique mix of people and turtles that have lived together in harmony for generations. The locals call the land turtle found here "Tao Pek" and each is about 1 foot long. It has a yellow and brown shell and likes to live in damp and cold places. It feeds in the morning and at night. Legend says that these turtles are the servants of holy spirits. Thus, no one will harm the turtles in this village.

:: Chonnabot

Chonnabot Mat Mi silk is the main product of the people of this district. Tourists can buy beautiful, quality silk in the town and see an exhibition on silk production, patterns and old fabrics at Sala Mai Thai, which is the centre for studying, developing and preserving silk products. To get there, take Highway No. 2 (Khon Kaen-Nakhon Ratchasima) for 54 kilometres to Ban Phai and take a right-hand road for 10 kilometres.
:: Pueai Noi

Prasat Pueai Noi is the largest Khmer sanctuary in the upper Northeast. The compound comprises 3 brick buildings built on the same laterite base. All face to the east. Each pagoda has a sandstone lintel with designs. Each pagoda has a smaller chapel and a lintel with clear, lovely designs. A laterite wall surrounds the compound and there is a pool just beyond it. From Khon Kaen, take Highway No. 2 for 44 kilometres to Ban Phai, then take Highway No. 23 for 11 kilometres to Borabu district, then take a right-hand road for 24 kilometres to Ku Pueai Noi.

:: Festival

Dok Khun Siang Khaen Festival is held during April 13-15 every year at Bung Kaen Nakhon. The day starts with merit making, followed by pouring holy water on Buddha images, local dramatic arts, floral cart procession, northeastern food contest, boat race in Bung Kaen Nakhon, and shops selling a variety of products.

Silk and Phuk Sieo Festival is held annually on 29 November-10 December at the front area of Khon Kaen town hall. The main events are the display of the local silk and the contest, and I-san friend-making tradition called Phuk Sieo. Pha Laeng, a wonderful I-san dinner is also available.
:: Hotels and accommodation list 1

Amarin Plaza :: 181 Rop Muang Road Amphoe Muang [Tel: 0 4332 1660-61 Fax: 0 4322 3956] :: :: 450-600 baht

Ban Phai Hotel :: 396 Chan Prasit Road Amphoe Ban Phai [Tel: 0 4327 2119, 0 4327 3617] :: :: 100-220 baht

Chai Phat :: 106/1-2 Na Muang Road Amphoe Muang [Tel: 0 4333 3055-64 Fax: 0 4323 6860] :: :: 900-1,400 baht

Charoen Thani Princess :: 260 Si Chan Road, Tambon Nai Muang Amphoe Muang [Tel: 0 4322 0400-14 Fax: 0 4322 0438] :: :: 800 baht

Chiwin Palace :: 333 Maliwan Road Amphoe Chum Phae [Tel: 0 4331 1577-8] :: :: 220-600 baht

Dima :: 133 Thachikhon Road Amphoe Muang [Tel: 0 4332 1562-5 Fax: 0 4322 3956] :: :: 250-450 baht

Grand Hotel :: 39 Soi Samakkhi, Lang Muang Road Amphoe Muang [Tel: 0 4323 8057, 0 4323 6690] :: :: 150-250 baht

Kaen Inn :: 56 Klang Muang Road Amphoe Muang [Tel: 0 4324 5420-31 Fax: 0 4323 9457] :: :: 800-1,800 baht

Kaen Nakhon :: 690 Si Chan Road Amphoe Muang [Tel: 0 4322 4268-71] :: :: 280-600 baht

Kamolphan Resort :: Km.49 Amphoe Khao Suan Kwang [Tel: 0 4332 8186 Fax: 0 4332 7734] :: :: 500-1,200 baht


Khon Kaen Hotel :: 43/2 Phim Phasut Road Amphoe Muang [Tel: 0 4323 7711, 0 4324 4881-5 Fax: 0 4324 2458] :: :: 480-800 baht

Khon Kaen Run Rom :: 223 Run Rom Road Amphoe Muang [Tel: 0 4322 3522-3, 0 4322 5446-7 Fax: 0 4322 0567] :: :: 350 baht

Kosa :: 250-252 Si Chan Road Amphoe Muang [Tel: 0 4322 5014-8 Fax: 0 4322 5013] :: :: 700-900 baht

Pen Nung :: 105 Chai Narong Road Amphoe Muang [Tel: 0 4332 2051-5 Fax: 0 4332 1234] :: :: 350-400 baht

Phi Phi :: 98 Darun Samran Road Amphoe Muang [Tel: 0 4322 6500-10 Fax: 0 4332 1756] :: :: 300-1,000 baht

Phu Charoen :: 331-3 Ratchanikun Road Amphoe Ban Phai [Tel: 0 4327 2126, 0 4327 2214] :: :: 120-250 baht

Phu Inn :: 26/34 Sathit Yutitham Road Amphoe Muang [Tel: 0 43 243 174-6] :: :: 250-450 baht

Queen :: 207-209 Maliwan Road Amphoe Chum Phae [Tel: 0 4331 1320, 0 4331 1272] :: :: 120-350 baht