Khon Khaen Airport (code KKC) in Thailand is a strategic transport hub that meets internationally recommended standards. It takes just a few minutes to move from here to downtown. The city is the top administrative, commercial and educational center on the North eastern part of Thailand.
Hiring a car is your best bet when it comes to saving on long term transportation costs as you go about your sight-seeing and adventure. One can freely move about the city with their luggage without having to endure the hassle of public transportation.
What can you do while in Khon Khan?
- Museums – They are set in the Isan architecture. Great art and cultural themes on display. The Khon Khaen art and cultural center located close to the university is the ideal place to get a taste of the geography, history and arts of the place.
- The Ubol Ratana Dam – This is a lake reservoir, which was built across the Phong River. It stretches all the way to the Phu Phan Mountains. There is a spectacular view around here making it a suitable spot for both locals and tourists to enjoy its natural beauty. Enjoy the locally grilled cuisine sold too.
- Marine reserves and National Parks –The Phu Kao- Phu Phan Kham National park. The place has hundreds of species of flora and fauna. A spectacular view of the Phu Phan Kham mountain range is visible from here. The towering limestone cliff is a landmark attraction not forgetting several deep natural caves. The Nam Tat Yai waterfall is nothing short of a spectacular phenomenon.
- Local village, market and community – The Ban Khok Sanga village where a local doctor known as Ken Yongla created this Cobra show that has been passed down over time and attracts many people. Snake dancing and boxing with King Cobras is a sight worth seeing.
- Bays and beaches – Witness the stretching sunset skies towards the rear of the mountain ranges. The Bang Saen 2 gets packed during holidays as people come down to enjoy water sports and feast on the fresh local cuisine. The place is open for the public 24 hours and it only takes 53 kilometers to access it from downtown.
- Religious and Holy sites –Take a picture of the Prasat Pueai Noi sanctuary, which is the biggest in the entire region. It is just about 44 kilometers from the city center if you travel there by a rental car.
All you have to do to secure a rental car in advance is to contact the agency before your plane touches down at Khon Khaen Airport.