Private Tour Isan (Khon Kaen - Maha Sarakham) Phra That Kham Kaen - Phra That Na Dun

Wat Thung Setthi

Travel to Khon Kaen Province and visit Wat Thung Setthi, located in Phra Lap Subdistrict, Mueang District, Khon Kaen Province. Its distinctive feature is the great stupa named Maha Chedi Ratana or Maha Chedi Sri Trai Lokadhatu.

Its architectural style reflects sacred beliefs, harmoniously blending the significant stupas of all three realms: Chulamani Chedi in Tavatimsa Heaven, Nakhon Chedi in the Naga underworld, and Maha Ratana Chedi Sri Trai Lokadhatu in the human realm. Visiting this single site is like paying homage to the stupas of all 3 realms—truly magnificent and deeply reverent.

Phra That Kham Kaen

Enshrined at Wat Chetiyaphum, Nam Phong District, Khon Kaen Province, this is an essential sacred landmark of Khon Kaen. It is the most important and oldest stupa in Khon Kaen's history, enshrining holy Buddha relics. The 19-meter-high stupa is topped with a golden tiered umbrella, featuring a two-tiered inverted lotus base curving up into a throne, followed by the relic chamber and the spire with starfruit-shaped indented corners, crowned with a finial and tiered umbrella.

It is deeply revered by the people of Khon Kaen, the northeastern region, and neighboring countries.

Khon Kaen City Pillar Shrine

The Khon Kaen City Pillar Shrine is the spiritual anchor for locals, who regularly come to pay homage here.

The building features applied Thai architecture and artistic elements that preserve the significant architectural heritage of the Isan region. Designed as a spacious four-porched hall (Chaturamuk), it is grand and airy.

Free time for you to stroll and shop at Central Plaza Khon Kaen at your leisure.

Take you to enjoy dinner.

Check in to the hotel.

After breakfast at your hotel, take you to “Wat Phra Bat Phu Phan Kham” atop Phu Phan Kham, near the entrance to Ubol Ratana Dam, located on the slope of Phu Phan Kham mountain.

It enshrines a replica of the Buddha's footprint inside a mondop and a large 14-meter-high white Buddha statue, Luang Pho Yai, on the mountaintop. A staircase of 1,049 steps leads from the temple courtyard to the summit, where you can take in beautiful panoramic views of the Ubol Ratana Dam reservoir.

Take you to enjoy lunch.

Wat Nong Hu Ling

Next, travel to Maha Sarakham Province to pay respects at “Wat Nong Hu Ling,” located in Mittraphap Subdistrict, Kae Dam District.

It is a famous temple in Maha Sarakham known for its beautifully designed ordination hall shaped like the golden royal barge Anantanakkharat, adorned with intricate and exquisite motifs. You can visit to pay respects and pray for blessings every day.

Phra That Na Dun

Phra That Na Dun, also known as the Buddhist Center of Isan, is located in Phra That Subdistrict, Na Dun District. It is an ancient stupa over 1,300 years old that enshrines holy Buddha relics. The stupa features a circular bell-shaped design blended with Dvaravati art and topped with a rounded spire. Surrounding the stupa is a beautifully shaded park, complete with a religious and cultural museum, an arboretum, and a herbal garden.

Locals and tourists love to visit here to make merit, pray for blessings, and welcome good fortune into their lives.

Conclude your trip with wonderful memories as we transfer you back to your designated destination.

(This itinerary may be adjusted as appropriate)