Popular as the heart of Isaan Region Khon Kaen is not your typical Thai city. One of the nation’s largest and a top business venue this city has loads of character. Here are a few interesting facts.
Eat Insects
Time to start eating every insect you see.
When in Thailand, one must always do as the locals do. You must definitely try some of the crazy local favourite insects. According to UN reports, eating insects could be a solution to some of the world’s health and food problems.
Ban Khok Sanga King Cobras Village
If you’re looking for out of the ordinary things to do in Khon Kaen, visit the Ban Khok Sanga King Cobras Village. King cobras are kept as unusual pets in almost every household as it is a great tourist attraction with many locals offering tourists a chance to see snake dances and some other performances. If you’re looking for a place to stay that is well away from snakes and other creepy crawlies, AVANI Khon Kaen Hotel & Convention Center would serve as a great option amongst a variety of other properties in the city.
Experience a rush of exhilaration
There are a number of amusement parks and zoos that are located in the city. These include the only water park in the entire North Eastern region i.e. the Dino Water Park.
Ku Praphachai
Located in the Nam Phong District, Ku Praphachai is a tower built in the Khmer-style during the 13th century. It is also known as Ku Ban Na Kham Noi. This particular site is taken care of by the locals of the area and is one of the nicer places to visit when exploring Khon Kaen.
Catalina Forbes is a travel writer who bases her content on many thrilling escapades experienced across the world. Google+
