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Situated in Ban Phue District, this archaeological
site features a large number of ancient buildings and ancient objects
of both prehistoric and historic times. They are mostly of Dvaravati,
Lop Buri, and Lanchang style.
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This is where the Buddha's Holy Footprint was found
along side with various Buddha images of Lanchang style that can be
dated back to 2025 Buddhist Century. Later in 1920, the Chedi resembles
to Phra That Phanom was built on top of the footprint.
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This is a large cave high up on the side of a limestone mountain at the
back of Wat Tham Erawan. This temple is 2 kilometers north of a
turn-off between Km. 31 and 32 markers on Route 210 - near the village
of Ban Hong Phu Thawng, west of the town of Na Klang.
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This village is situated 16 kilometers from town on
the Nong Khai route. It is a center of cotton, silk, and khit silk
trading. To get there from the Udon Thanis city, take the buses
operated on route Udon Thani Na Kha which leave from the stops in front
of the Rajabhat Udon Thani Institute and Rangsina market.
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This temple is located in Tambon Khuea Nam. Here, there is Phra Maha
That Chedi Chaloem Barami Phra Nawamin, a pagoda that contains Lord
Buddha’s relics. Inside the pagoda, sculptures depict the history of
Lord Buddha, jataka stories, and Buddha images in different attitudes.
The temple is ideal for practitioners of Dharma (Buddha’s teachings).
It has been designated by the Udon Thani Administration Office as the
Udon Thani Chaloem Phra Kiat Mind Development Centre. Both Thais and
foreigners usually come to practise Dharma here.
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Phu Foi Lom is an eco-tourism tourist destination which provides unique soft-adventurous activities for nature lovers. With an area of approximately 192,356 rai of Phu Phan Noi mountain range, Phu Foi Lom is part of the Pan Don Pa Ko National Reserved Park. Rare flora and fauna can be spotted here. As the place boasts diverse ecological systems, tourists can enjoy trekking along the provided trails. Phu Foi Lom is located approximately 35 kilometres from Udon Thanis town. Traveling there is not complicated, use Udon Thani Loei route, at km 9 marker, turn to Ban Lao and proceed for another 48 kilometres.
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Located in the Tung Sri Muang field, in middle of the city, San Lak
Muang was established in 1999. The place is where the city's guardian
deity is believed to reside. Built in contemporary Isan style of
architecture, the compound also houses God Wetsuwan, the provinces
protecting God (as depicted in the provincial seal), along with the
city pillar which is highly respected by the townspeople.
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A medium-sized waterfall situated amidst lush and pristine forests, the
waterfall is more than perfect for swimming and relaxation. Traveling
to the site can be done via Udon Thani Nong Bua Lam Phu or Udon Thani
Khon Kaen route. For the first route, travel along the highway for
approximately 45 kilometres, turn left to Nong Saeng District and
proceed for another 5 kilometres. For the second route, travel along
the highway for approximately 55 kilometres, turn right to Nong Saeng
District and proceed for another 25 kilometres.
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A Buddhist park located in Ban Na Kham, Tambol Ban Kong, the temple
covers an area of 1,000 rai of teeming forests. The place is perfect
for practicing Buddhist meditation. Located next to the temple is the
Prathom Rattanamahaburaphachan Chedi where the holy Buddha relics are
enshrined. The chedi is of Lanka style, is 25 metre high and is
decorated with golden mosaic.
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It is the site of the open museum section of the Ban Chiang National
Museum where the conditions of the archaeological excavations have been
maintained in order to illustrate how earthenware pots and other items
were buried along with the dead.
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Located in Ban Muang, Tambon Wang Thong, approximately 93 kilometres
from Udon Thani's town is an area called Wang Nakhin (Naga Palace) a
place believed and regarded by the locals as a mystical and holy place
where the door to the underworld of Naga is located. Covering an area
of over 20 rai of land, Wang Nakhin (locally dubbed as Dong Chanot) is
nothing but an islet surrounded by water. It is teemed with dense palm
trees called Chanot. Traveling to the place is easy by Udon Thani Sakon
Nakhon route. At Ban Nong Mek, turn left and proceed approximately 84
kilometres to Ban Dung, and another 9 kilometres to Ban Kham Chanot.
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This is located in Soi Kamol Watthana on Udon
Thani-Nong Samrong route (Highway No. 204). The garden produces and
sells a new species of Thai scented orchid called Udon Sunshine. It is
the only known vanda hybrid which is fragrant between the early morning
hours and about 2 p.m., and it is the first orchid in the world to be
made into a perfume. Please call 0 4224 2475 for more information.
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This reservoir is located on the Udon Thani-Nong
Bua Lam Phu Highway. Approximately at the km. 15 marker, get onto the
road which leads directly to the reservoir and proceed for
approximately 10 kilometres. With an area of 20,000 rai of land, the
reservoir was built for agricultural, fishery, and electricity
generation purposes.
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The Monument of Krommaluang Prachaksinlapakhom
This Monument is located in the heart of Udon Thani city. Born in 1856
as a son of King Rama IV (Phrabat Somdet Phra Chomklaochaoyuhua) and
the King’s Consort Sangwan (Chao Chom Manda Sangwan), Major General
Prince Prachaksinlapakhom (Phon Tri Phra Chao Borommawongthoe
Krommaluang Prachaksinlapakhom), as a regent to King Rama V, ruled the
Northern Circle (later called the “Udon Circle”) during 1893 – 1899. As
the founder of Udon town in 1893, he set out the civil administration
order and served important official duties for the public benefits. The
Monument symbolizes the highest tribute paid to the prince by the
people of Udon Thani and the ceremony to worship him is held on 18
January every year.
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This large and beautiful Chinese spirit shrine is
located on Nittayo Road behind the train station near Nong Bua Market.
Here, there is a small garden beside a lotus pond. Two Chinese
pavilions stand in the pond, serving as a view point in pleasant and
shady surroundings. The golden dragon of 99 m long, to be used during
the Thung Si Mueang annual fair in December, is also kept here.
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