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Ban Kham Chanot Wang Nakhin
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.
Phu Phra Bat Historical Park
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.
Ban Na Kha
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.
Nong Prachak
Located in the Udon Thani Municipality, this giant pond has
existed before the establishment of Udon Thani town. Lying
to the west of the town, it was formerly called “Nong Na Klue”
(pond of salty water) and later changed to “Nong Prachak” in
honor of Major General HRH Prince Prachaksinlapakhom, the founder
of Udon Thani town. In 1987, the Udon Thani Municipality improved
the pond as a royal tribute to King Rama IX on the auspicious
occasion of his 50th birthday anniversary. On an island in
the pond, a small garden is filled with decorative and flowering
plants, and there is a bridge linking the island with the mainland.
Within the park, there is a fountain, a clock tower, and a
playground. It serves as a place of recreation and exercise
for the public.
Ban Chiang Archaeological Site
This archaeological site is considered to be cultural property
of outstanding universal value and was nominated as a World
Heritage Site in December 1992. The Site is located at Ban
Chiang, Amphoe Nong Han, 55 kilometers from the province on
Highway No. 22 (Udon Thani-Sakon Nakon). Turn left at the 50-km
marker to Highway No. 2225 and proceed for 6 kilometers.
Traveling to Ban Chiang National Museum is very easy. It is
only fifty-six kilometers from Muang District. The route runs
along Highway 22 and turns left onto Highway 2225 at kilometer
50, where a road sign indicates the way to Ban Chiang which
is six kilometers away. The museum is open to the general public
every day, except Mondays and Tuesdays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
with an admission fee of 20 baht. The museum has a parking
area with toilets and village shops located nearby.
On the way to Ban Chiang, visitors can stop at several villages
where handicrafts are made. Ban Kham O located along the Udon
Thani-Sakon Nakhon Road is a Ban Chiang pottery sculpture center
while Ban Pu Lu is a pottery-painting place.
Phu Foi Lom
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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