[2025 Udon Thani Attraction] Travel Guide for City Pillar Shrine or San Lak Mueang (Updated Mar)

The City Pillar Shrine in Udon Thani is a center of respect and faith for the people of Udon Thani. It was built in 1959 to enshrine the spirit of Major General Prince Prajak Silpakom, the founder of Udon Thani. The city pillar is made from a golden shower tree and is over 5 meters long, buried 3 meters deep. Beneath the base, sacred items such as talismans, rings, silver, and gold are placed for good fortune. In 1999, a new shrine was built to replace the old, deteriorated one. Additionally, the shrine area features a statue of Thao Wessuwan, one of the Four Heavenly Kings who governs the demons. 🕰️Opening hours: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Udon Thani City Pillar Shrine, or Udon Thani City Pillar Shrine, is a center of respect and faith for the people of Udon Thani, filled with many important sacred objects. Let's go worship and ask for blessings for good fortune. For those who come to worship at the City Pillar Shrine, there is a secret belief that if we enter through which door, we should exit through that door because it will bring more merit. As for worshiping Phra Phuttha Pho Thong, it is believed that it will bring shade from the Bodhi tree and the support of elders. Most people also come to collect Bodhi leaves that have fallen on the roof to worship as well. Address: Mueang Udon Thani District, Udon Thani Province Open for viewing: 06.00-20.00 hrs. #ReviewUdon #UdonThani #UdonThaniCityPillarShrine

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#Great Places in September 2024 Udon Thani is the largest province in northeastern Thailand. It is close to Laos. There are basically no tourists. It is a city for local Thais. When you come to Udon Thani, you must visit the City Pillar Shrineศาลหลักเมืองอุดรธานี. The location is in the city center, close to Udon Thani Museum. The temple was built in 1959. The architectural style of the temple belongs to the Isan style, which is very majestic and exotic. Taking photos📸is very impressive. It is said that this is the city protection temple of Udon Thani and is a holy place in the eyes of the locals. Every day, many local people come here to offer sacrifices and pray for blessings. It only costs 100 baht to purchase a set of flowers for worship and wishes. I heard from the locals that the prayers here are very effective for the recovery of physical health and diseases. Well worth a visit. No tickets required. Address: 41000 Mueang Udon Thani District, Udon Thani 41000 Thailand