Phra That Na Dun
Phra That Na Dun is a famous religious sanctuary that houses Buddhist relics dating back to the 9th century. Phra That Na Dun features a massive stupa in the middle that looks majestically beautiful. This peaceful sanctuary is surrounded by a large picturesque park with a clear pool that serves as an ideal location for taking photos or enjoying a picnic.
While it is generally a calm and serene place, it draws large crowds during the annual festival. Phra That Na Dun is one of the most popular tourist spots in the Maha Sarakham Province.
Kosamphi Forest Park
Walk-through the lovely Kosamphi Forest Park, home to hundreds of crab-eating wild monkeys, and be delighted by the scenery around the banks of the Chi River. Kosamphi Forest Park is spread over 50-acres and has hundreds of large trees, most prominent of which are the rubber trees.
Branches of these massive trees form a canopy, making it vividly scenic. Feed the grey and gold monkeys or watch the various species of birds that habitat here. The park hosts a large natural pond and is an excellent place to visit with the family for a relaxing day out. There's even a monkey feeding festival held annually at the Kosamphi Forest Park.
Kae Dam Wooden Bridge
Kae Dam Wooden Bridge is a 300 meter-long ancient wooden bridge built over a swamp more than 100 years ago. This wooden bridge was initially built to connect two nearby villages of Kae Dam and Ban Hua Kua. The lake around the bridge hosts a lot of ducks and lotus flowers.
Mahasarakham University Museum
The Mahasarakham University's older campus has an outdoor museum built in traditional Isaan style and is called The Museum of North-eastern Culture. The museum has six buildings resembling traditional village homes dedicated to Isaan lifestyle and culture. With a small zoo and a pond, this is an optimal place to spend time with kids on vacation.
Kaeng Loeng Chan
Situated behind the Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University and very popular with the locals, this reservoir mesmerizes with its heavenly scenery and attracts crowds due to its pleasant and relaxing atmosphere. Kaeng Loeng Chan is a perfect place for taking beautiful photos of the lake and breath-taking sunset views.