Udon Thani is probably best known for its archaeological wonders, paramount among them the hamlet of Ban Chiang where the world's first Bronze Age civilization is believed to have flourished more than 5,000 years ago.

Udon Thani borders Nong Khai to the north, Khon Kaen to the south, Sakon Nakhon to the east and Nongbualamphu and Loei to the west. The province is located on a plateau which is approximately 187 metres above sea level. Most of its areas are covered with rice fields, forests and hills, with the Phu Pan mountain ranges and the Songkhram River are the provinces 2 main natural resources.

The locals are mainly engaged in agricultural activities, with particular rising in wholesale and retail trading activities. That is why Udon Thani is an agricultural market hub or neighboring provinces.

Udon Thani's provincial seal depicts God Wetsuwan, King of the giants and keeper of the Northern Heavenly Gate.

The Past

The Vietnam War transformed the sleepy provincial city of Udon Thani into a booming support center for a nearby American airbase. Since the withdrawal of American troops in 1976, it has continued to grow as an industrial and commercial center within the region.

 The Present

Today, Udon Thani is the transportation and communications hub of the upper Northeast with several tourist destinations and facilities.

 Administratively, Udon Thani is divided into the following districts: Muang, Kumphawapi, Nong Han, Phen, Ban Phue, Ban Dung, Si That, Nam Som, Nong Wua So, Kut Chap, Non Sa-at, Wang Sam Mo, Chai Wan, Nong Saeng, Sang Khom, Thung Fon, Na Yung, Phibun Rak, Ku Kaeo and, Prachaksinlapakhom.

travel information for udonthani

Than Ngam Waterfall Phu Foi Lom Ban Chiang Archaeological Site Na Yung Nam Som Forest Park Wat Thipphayaratnimit Wat Phothisomphon Wat Matchimawat Wat Ban Tat Udon Thani Museum Udon Sunshine Orchid Garden Chao Pu - Chao Ya Chinese Spirit Shrine Nong Prachak Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument Huai Luang Reservoir Ban Na Kha Phu Phra Bat Historical Park Phra Phutthabat (Holy Footprint) Bua Ban Ban Kham Chanot Wang Nakhin Wat Pho Si Nai Yung Thong Waterfall Wat Pa Phu Kon The City Pillar Wat Pa Ban Kho Tham Erawan Phra Phutthabat Bua Bok Ban Phue

By Car

From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 to Saraburi and Highway No. 2 to Udon Thani via Nakhon Ratchasima and Khon Kaen Provinces, a total distance of 564 kilometers.

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Hotels in udonthani

KP Hotel Hotel Inter Resort hotel The Englishman’s Retreat Guesthouse & Leisure Club hotel Ban Diam Homestay hotel The Pa Phaeng hotel Jan Condotel Hotel Paradise hotel Mit Pracha Palace hotel Siri Udon hotel Sirichai hotel Sai Thong Resort Hotel Na Kha Resort hotel Thanita (Lagoon) Resort hotel Top Mansion hotel N B Hotel hotel Udon Hotel Hotel Siri Grand hotel Phen Resort hotel Nittaya Place hotel Naphalai hotel See all Hotels in udonthani Click now

By Bus

Buses for Udon leave Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal (Mochit 2 Bus Terminal) throughout the day from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. The journey takes around 10 to 11 hours and the fare is 145 baht for regular buses (260 baht for air-conditioned buses). Contact Transport Co. Ltd at Tel: 0-2936-2852-66 or visit www.transport.co.th for more information.

Buses leave the main bus terminal in Khorat every half hour during the day and arrive in Udon five hours later. The cost is 81 baht for regular buses (146 baht for air-conditioned buses).

There are buses running between Udon Thani and other provinces such as Nong Khai, Loei, Khon Kaen, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom and Ubon Ratchathani. The buses leave Udon Thani Bus Terminal every 40 minutes.

By Train

A train service between Bangkok and Udon Thani is available every day. For more details, contact the Travel Service Unit, State Railway of Thailand (SRT), Tel. 1690; 0 2220 4334; and 0 2220 4444, or visit www.railway.co.th

By Air

A daily flight between Bangkok and Udon Thani is offered by the Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI). For detailed information, contact THAI, Tel. 1566; 0 2280 0060; 0 2282 0080; and 0 2628 2000, or visit www.thaiairways.com. In addition, there are low-cost airlines daily serviced by Thai Air Asia, Tel. 0 2515 9999 or www.airasia.com, and Nok Air, Tel. 1318 or www.nokair.co.th

Travelling around Udon Thani

By Bus

A hassle free way to get around the city is by the city bus. The most useful city bus for visitors is the yellow bus No. 2, which plies a route from the No. 2 bus terminal, south along Suphakit Janya road and then east along Pho Si road past the Charoen Hotel. The No. 6 bus runs between the No. 2 bus terminal and Rangsina Market, while bus No. 23 runs between bus terminals Nos. 1 and 2. The fare for all city buses is 4 baht.

Restaurant in udonthani

Sieum Hai Restaurant Pu Weang Restaurant Mung Korn Luang Restaurant Mandarin Restaurant Jing Jo Berkery Restaurant

By Car

The car rental places opposite the Udon Hotel offers sedan, jeeps and vans for hire starting at around 1,200 baht.

By Sam lor

Sam lors drivers in Udon Thani practically doubled their rates overnight when 50 Americans arrived to work on the VOA station outside the town in 1990-91, apparently the engineers were throwing their dollars around with abandon. With a permanent contingent of VOA employees in the area, just about any farang (foreigner) who happens to pass through Udon Thani will have to deal with this two tier price system. Reasonable fares are 10 baht to 15 bahts per kilometer.