Almost every city in northern and northeastern Thailand has a city pillar shrine, which encloses a pillar symbolically representing the city's founding site. Residents and travelers pay their respects by wrapping colorful cloths around the pillar. Even in Thailand's capital, Bangkok, there is a city pillar shrine right next to the Grand Palace. In Udon Thani, the San Lak Muang (Thai for City Pillar) stands in front of Thung Si Muang Park, not far from Nong Prajak Park. The complex also houses the statue of the deity Wetsuwan, the province's patron goddess (depicted on the provincial seal).

Free entry. Open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

If your hotel in Udon Thani is located in the city center, you can reach the City Pillar Shrine on foot or by tuk-tuk.

How to get there

How do you get to the City Pillar Shrine? If your hotel in Udon Thani is located in the city center, you can reach the City Pillar Shrine on foot or by tuk-tuk.