Low Carbon Tourism in Wiang Kao, Khon Kaen

MGR Online•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

The Dinosaur Valley Tourism and Learning Community Enterprise and the Tourism Authority of Thailand have launched a 2-day, 1-night low carbon tourism program in Wiang Kao District, Khon Kaen.

•The tourism program is located in Wiang Kao District, Khon Kaen Province.
•The program is organized by the Dinosaur Valley Tourism and Learning Community Enterprise in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
•Activities focus on low carbon tourism to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and global warming.

Overview

•Wiang Kao District in Khon Kaen is characterized by a landscape of alternating valleys and plains, offering diverse tourism styles.
•The Dinosaur Valley Tourism and Learning Community Enterprise and the Tourism Authority of Thailand provide a 2-day, 1-night travel program.
•Nature highlights include Pha Chom Tawan for sea of mist, Tad Fa Waterfall, and Thap Phaya Suea Waterfall.
•Historical and archaeological sites include Suriyan Chanthra Cave, dinosaur footprints, and prehistoric cave paintings aged 3,000–5,000 years.
•Religious visits are available at Wat Pa Tham Kwang, Wat Tham Pha Koeng, and Wat Pa Kittiyanusorn.
•Community activities include a vetiver grass and silk bracelet workshop at Suan Thammachak and visiting Ban Hin Rong to see candle-making.
•Accommodation options in Wiang Kao and Phu Wiang districts include farmstays like Rai Tan Khun Phaen Din, resorts such as Khum Sap Resort, and community homestays.
•The travel program promotes low carbon tourism to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and global warming.

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Key Entities

Organization

Dinosaur Valley Tourism and Learning Community Enterprise(วิสาหกิจชุมชนท่องเที่ยวและเรียนรู้หุบเขาแห่งไดโนเสาร์)

An organization that collaborates with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to provide tourism programs in Wiang Kao District.

Tourism Authority of Thailand(การท่องเที่ยวแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

An organization that collaborates with the Dinosaur Valley Tourism and Learning Community Enterprise to open tourism programs.

Place

Wiang Kao District(อ.เวียงเก่า)ℹ️

A district in Khon Kaen Province known for its dinosaur fossils, nature, and history.

Khon Kaen Province(จ.ขอนแก่น)ℹ️

The province where Wiang Kao District is located.

Pha Chom Tawan(ผาชมตะวัน)

A location for viewing the sunrise and sea of mist in Wiang Kao District.

Tad Fa Waterfall(น้ำตกตาดฟ้า)

A waterfall in Wiang Kao District.

Suriyan Chanthra Cave(ถ้ำสุริยันจันทรา)

An archaeological site in Wiang Kao District.

Thap Phaya Suea Waterfall(น้ำตกทับพญาเสือ)

A waterfall in Wiang Kao District reachable by tractor.

Rai Tan Khun Phaen Din(ไร่แทนคุณแผ่นดิน)

A farmstay accommodation in Wiang Kao District owned by Saengphet Tantathiphanit.

Ubol Ratana Dam(เขื่อนอุบลรัตน์)ℹ️

A water-based tourist destination on the Phu Wiang side.

Wat Pa Tham Kwang(วัดป่าถ้ำกวาง)

A sacred temple also known as Wat Song Sila in Wiang Kao District.

Wat Tham Pha Koeng(วัดถ้ำผาเกิ้ง)

A sacred temple in Wiang Kao District.

Wat Pa Kittiyanusorn(วัดป่ากิตติยานุสรณ์)

A beautiful temple on a mountain in Wiang Kao District.

Suan Thammachak(สวนธรรมจักร)

A location where visitors meet local sages and participate in bracelet workshops.

Ban Hin Rong(บ้านหินร่อง)

A community where visitors can see candle-making and traditional ceremonies.

Phu Wiang District(อำเภอภูเวียง)ℹ️

An area near Wiang Kao District with upgraded service standards for travelers.

Khum Sap Resort(ขุมทรัพย์รีสอร์ท)

A convenient resort accommodation in the Wiang Kao and Phu Wiang area.

Person

Saengphet Tantathiphanit(แสงเพชร ตันทะอธิพานิช)

Chairman of the Dinosaur Valley Tourism and Learning Community Enterprise and owner of Rai Tan Khun Phaen Din.