Uthai Thani Travel Guide: Located a 3.5-hour drive north of Bangkok, Uthai Thani is relatively unknown to foreign tourists, who are a rare sight there. It's not that Uthai Thani lacks interesting attractions – quite the opposite! However, foreign websites, bloggers, and travel guides rarely, if ever, mention it. The town and its surroundings alone are worth two days to experience the peaceful life of a provincial riverside town. You'll watch monks on their boats distributing alms in the mornings, explore the market along the Sakae Krang River with its floating houses, whose appearance and size change over time, visit Wat Sangkat Rattana Khiri temple perched on a hill with breathtaking views, where Thailand's most famous Tak Bat Thewo ceremony takes place, discover Wat Bot with its murals, and wander the narrow streets of the river island of Koh Thepho amidst the rice paddies. There, you can dine at one of the excellent restaurants I recommend and watch a bamboo weaver at work. In the evening, take a boat trip on the river at sunset. And of course, don't miss Wat Tha Sung, the largest, most famous, and most visited temple in Uthai Thani province. In the rest of the province, you'll also find natural hot springs with a swimming pool overlooking a lake, a magnificent forest temple, a giant tree, a beautiful national park… In short, there's enough to discover to fill a few days in Uthai Thani and enjoy it! Especially if you're looking for a destination between Ayutthaya and Sukhothai that's off the beaten track. All the information you need about getting around in Uthai Thani can be found in our "Getting Around in Uthai Thani" section.

Accommodation in Uthai Thani: As mentioned earlier, many Thais, especially from Bangkok, come to Uthai Thani on weekends and holidays. Even without advance booking, hotels and guesthouses are often fully booked by early afternoon on these days. Therefore, I recommend booking your accommodation in advance if you are planning a weekend or holiday stay in Uthai Thani. Note that there are also floating guesthouses and hotels on the river, just a 5-minute (free) bike ride from Wat Bot and the town center (see my accommodation recommendations for Uthai Thani). Find accommodation in Uthai 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 Uthai Thani. U Pae PaeStay Uthaithani (Floating Homestay) Homestay in Uthai Thani 8.7/10 Book now More details Uthai Heritage Hotel Hotel in Uthai Thani 8.2/10 Book now More details Baan Ing Nam Resort Hotel in Uthai Thani 8.0/10 More details arrow_circle_right View all accommodations in Uthai Thani

Practical information about Uthai Thani: Uthai Thani is a popular tourist destination for Thais. Many come on weekends and holidays, especially from Bangkok. If possible, you should attend the Tak Bat Thewo ceremony at the end of the Buddhist Lent. The date varies according to the lunar calendar, but it usually takes place in October.

How do I get to Uthai Thani? To get to Uthai Thani by public transport, the bus is the only option. Buses to Uthai Thani depart from the Mo Chit bus station in Bangkok. There are several departures daily (call the Uthai Thani bus station at +86 56 511 914 to confirm the schedule). There are also regular bus services from Nakhon Sawan, which is accessible by train. You can also reach Uthai Thani by combining train and bus travel. [arrow_circle_right] View all travel options to Uthai Thani

What's the best way to get around Uthai Thani? Cycling is the most practical and environmentally friendly way to get around Uthai Thani and Koh Thepho. Many hotels provide bicycles free of charge for their guests. There's even a well-known cycling route that leads across the river island of Koh Thepho to Wat Tha Sung. Taxis are practically nonexistent, and tuk-tuks are quite rare in Uthai Thani.

Tak Bat Thevo Festival This festival usually takes place in October. More about the Tak Bat Thevo Festival

Other sights in Uthai Thani: Sakae Krang River Promenade (5 stars) This small stretch of the Sakae Krang River on the city side is perfect for a pleasant bike ride. Here you can experience life on the floating houses up close. They are quite numerous in this area, including a floating homestay, which, to my knowledge, is the only one in Uthai Thani. Giant Tree of Uthai Thani (5 stars) This impressive giant tree, about a 1.5-hour drive from Uthai Thani city, isn't an absolute must-see, but since Wat Tham Khao Wong, only 5 kilometers away, is well worth the detour, a short trip to the giant tree is worthwhile. Wat Pha Thang (5 stars) This small temple is primarily worth seeing for its 52-meter-high Big Buddha. If a visit isn't essential, Wat Pha Thang makes a nice stop between two other places that I highly recommend in Uthai Thani province.

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