Sakon Nakhon Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Sakon Nakhon province, Thailand
About Sakon Nakhon
Sakon Nakhon is 647 km from Bangkok. It has an area of 9,605 km², mostly in the Phu Phan mountains. It has many forest temple meditation retreats. Sakon Nakhon is a Buddhist town with five Buddhist stupas. Its history dates back three thousand years. Legend says that Nongharn town, now Sakon Nakhon, was built in 11th century when the Khmer ruled this region. When the Khmer lost their power, the town was under the rules of Lanxang or Laotian Kingdom. It was renamed “Muang Chiang Mai Nongharn”. When the town joined Siam, it was renamed again as “Sakon Thavapi”. In 1830, during the reign of King Rama III, it was renamed “Sakon Nakhon”.
Top Attractions in Sakon Nakhon
Explore the best things to see and do in Sakon Nakhon:
- ★Archan Fan Archaro Museum
- ★Archan Man Purithattha Thera Museum
- ★Cliff carving at Phu Pha Yon
- ★Dinosaur graveyard
- ★Hor Song Dao
- ★Huai Huat Reservoir
- ★Huay Huad Reservoir
- ★Lan Dusita
Where to Eat in Sakon Nakhon
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Baijak Coffee & Steak House
- 🍴Ban Fa Prong Coffee & Bakery
- 🍴Dog Meat
- 🍴Green Corner
- 🍴Pon Yang Kham
- 🍴Rajaphat University Restaurant
Where to Stay in Sakon Nakhon
- 🏨AP Place Hotel
- 🏨Baan Esan Country House
- 🏨Dusit Hotel
- 🏨Imperial Sakon Hotel
- 🏨M.J. The Majestic Hotel
- 🏨N.H. Elegant Hotel
Sakon Nakhon Travel Guide Sections
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