Udon Thani Travel Guide: Udon Thani is the largest city in Isan (northeast Thailand). The city is very large. Its main attractions are undoubtedly the Bronze Age archaeological site of Ban Chiang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Orchid Garden. The city, which served as a US base during the Vietnam War, has a large expat community, and many of its residents speak English. The Laotian border is just a few kilometers from Udon Thani. You can reach it by road or by taking a flight to Luang Prabang with Lao Airlines. For all the information you need about getting around in Udon Thani, see our "Getting Around Udon Thani" section.

Accommodation in Udon Thani: Udon Thani is a relatively unknown destination, and most of the foreigners you'll encounter here are expats. Therefore, it's not surprising that there are relatively few accommodation options for a city of this size. The largest selection of hotels and guesthouses can be found near the bus station and not far from the train station. Find accommodation in Udon Thani. Choose a destination: Amphawa Ayutthaya Bang Saphan Bangkok Buriram Cha Am Chachoengsao Chaiyaphum Chanthaburi Chiang Dao Chiang Khan Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Chonburi Chumphon Dan Sai Hat Yai Hua Hin Kalasin Kamphaeng Phet Kanchanaburi Khao Lak Khao Sok Koh Chang Koh Jum Koh Kood Koh Lanta Koh Larn Koh Lipe Koh Mak Koh Phangan Koh Phayam Koh Phi Phi Koh Samet Koh Samui Koh Sichang Koh Tao Koh Wai Krabi Lampang Lamphun Loei Lopburi Mae Hong Son Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Phanom Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Si Thammarat Nan Nang Rong Nong Khai Pai Pak Chong Pattaya Phang Nga Phang Nga Phayao Phetchabun Phetchaburi Phitsanulok Phrae Phuket Prachuap Khiri Khan Pranburi Railay Ranong Ratchaburi Rayong Roi Et Samut Songkhram Sangkhlaburi Sattahip Sukhothai Surat Thani Surin Tak Trang Trat Ubon Ratchathani Udon Thani all categories from 300 THB to 500 THB from 500 to 1000 THB from 1000 to 2500 THB from 2500 to 5000 THB plus 5000 THB // Grey The prices that are not available in the city selection ("All prices" are always available) function findAccommodationCategories(citySelect) { var option=citySelect.options[citySelect.selectedIndex]; var price=parseInt(option ? option.getAttribute("data-price") : 0,10) || 0; var categories=citySelect.form.elements["categories"]; if(!categories) return; for (var i = 0; i < categories.options.length; i++) { var val = categories.options[i].value; categories.options[i].disabled = !(val == "all" || val == "-" || (Math.pow(2, parseInt(val, 10))&price)); } } (function() { var forms = document.querySelectorAll("#form-accommodations form"); var form = forms[forms.length-1]; if (form && form.elements["cities"]) findAccommodationCategories(form.elements["cities"]); })(); My Recommendations I am often asked which accommodations I recommend in Thailand. Here are my recommendations for Udon Thani. Hotel MOCO in Udon Thani (9.2/10) Book now More details Banbua Grand Udon in Udon Thani (8.9/10) Book now More details Blu Monkey Brown House Udonthani Hotel in Udon Thani (8.5/10) Book now More details The Lion King Hotel in Udon Thani (8.6/10) Book now More details Prajaktra City Hostel in Udon Thani (8.4/10) Book now More details @Home at Udon in Udon Thani (8.1/10) Book now More details arrow_circle_right View all accommodations in Udon Thani

Practical information about Udon Thani: You can reach Udon Thani by plane, train, or bus. There are night trains from Bangkok to Udon Thani where you can get a sleeper berth and get a good night's sleep. However, we recommend booking in advance, either directly at the train station, on the SRT website, or on this website. More and more destinations are being served by direct flights to and from Udon Thani: Bangkok, of course, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Pattaya, and more recently, Hua Hin and Phuket.

How do I get to Udon Thani? Udon Thani is the largest city in Isan (Northeast Thailand) and has its own airport with several daily direct flights from Bangkok. You can also reach Udon Thani by bus or train. However, we recommend taking the overnight train in a sleeper car. You can book tickets online on this website. Buses from Bangkok to Udon Thani depart from Mochit Bus Station. [arrow_circle_right] View all travel options to Udon Thani

My selection of tours and activities in the Isan region, Udon Thani: Udon Thani – Nong Khai – Chiang Khan (English-speaking tour). Discover three provinces of the Isan region, which have remained untouched by mass tourism, offering limited options for foreign tourists. Between temples, natural wonders, and moments of simple life with locals, you'll meet artisans and enjoy breathtaking sunrises and sunsets over the Mekong River. Details & booking. More tours and activities in Udon Thani.

What's the best way to get around Udon Thani? Taxis, tuk-tuks, and motorbike taxis are readily available. You can easily find them near the bus stations and Central Plaza. There's also a local bus network (around 10 THB per ride). Rickshaws are still available, though less frequently. If you prefer cycling, you can rent a bike in Nong Prachak Park (from 20 THB per hour). Alternatively, you can use the Grab app (similar to Uber, which is no longer available in Southeast Asia) to order a ride.

Ban That Rocket Festival: This festival usually takes place in May. More about the Ban That Rocket Festival

Other sights in Udon Thani: Kumphawapi Monkey Park (5 stars) While the Red Lotus flower (Udon Thani) is very well-known, the small monkey park in the neighboring town of Kumphawapi is considerably less so. A visit there is highly recommended before or after a boat trip on the "Sea of ​​Red Lotus" (Udon Thani), and it's not far away. Ban Na Kha Silk Market (5 stars) This market, located about 15 kilometers north of Udon Thani, is famous for its traditional Mi-Khit clothing, a typical local product from this region of Thailand (Isan). The shopping trip can be extended by another 9 km by visiting the weavers' village. Baan Khiri Wong Kot (5 stars) This community, more than 130 km northwest of Udon Thani, is becoming increasingly popular. Tourists visit for tractor rides through the rice paddies and forests or for a two-day/one-day program with various activities with the locals. Kunnapat Rock Salt Spa (Ban Dung) ★★★ This small spa in Ban Dung, 86 kilometers from Udon Thani, offers the opportunity to enjoy the beneficial effects of naturally saline water from the region's ground in a hot full-body or foot bath. A pleasant experience if you don't mind very hot water. Wat Kham Chanot ★★★ This temple is of great importance and reverence, as it is believed to house the Phaya Nak, the large sacred Naga serpent. This serpent is frequently found in temple architecture in Thailand, particularly in the north and northeast of the country. While not the most architecturally beautiful temple in Udon Thani province, it is certainly the most visited by Thai Buddhists. City Pillar Shrine ★ The San Lak Mueang, a shrine housing the city's founding pillar, is located near two beautiful parks in Udon Thani's city center. It is a deeply rooted tradition, especially in Northern Thailand, to have and visit such a place to pray and pay respect to the city's guardian deity. Wat Phothisomphon (*) is the most important temple in Udon Thani and, along with the City Pillar Shrine, the most significant in the city. Visitors particularly admire the chedi with its magnificently decorated upper story and the ordination hall. The Thai-Chinese Cultural Center (*) is dedicated to the memory and heritage of the Chinese communities that have lived in Thailand for generations. While not an absolute must-see, it is an institution in Udon Thani. It testifies to the unique Chinese influences, both past and present, in the heart of Isaan. Wat Pa Dong Rai (*) is a lotus-shaped temple built over a pond and located not far from the Ban Chiang Museum. Besides its unique shape, it is the vaulted paintings inside that are truly unforgettable. Wat Sridaram (*) is a small temple suitable for a quick visit, but worth a stop for its photogenic Naga serpent crossing a pond. It's not far from other interesting places, making it a convenient stopover. Thai Painted Pottery Workshop (5 stars): This traditional pottery workshop offers workshops for visitors. The prices are more than reasonable, and it's really fun. Plus, you'll get a unique souvenir from Udon Thani!

How do you ask for directions to Udon Thani in Thai? I want to go to Udon Thani / Yak pai thi Udon Thani. Where is Udon Thani? / Udon Thani yu thi nai?