2025 Nong Han Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

#Rainy season attractions 🌿 Wat Pa Ban Chiang Ngam - Lanna + Lan Xang art, a new land of spirituality in Udon Thani If you are looking for a place with beautiful Buddhist art and a powerful atmosphere, Wat Pa Ban Chiang Ngam is one of the new landmarks worth visiting. 🤍 ✨ Eye-catching highlights - The three-colored Naga (black, gold, green) at the entrance of the temple is a symbol of the abbot's vision and a deep faith. - The large Garuda, over 5 meters tall, stands out in the middle of the temple grounds and is revered for luck, career, and success. - Suvarnabhumi Chedi, an octagonal bell-shaped chedi that harmoniously combines art from Lanna, Lan Xang, Mon, Burma, and Rattanakosin. - The Lanna Ubosot, surrounded by small chedis, has a pavilion and a quiet area, suitable for practicing Dhamma. 🙏 Atmosphere and spirituality Wat Pa Ban Chiang Ngam is open to both religious and spiritual people. Listen to the Dharma and see the artwork created by the villagers. It is shady and surrounded by small huts and open spaces for you to walk around and recharge your spirits. 📌Directions to Mu Telu 📍 Location: Village 3, Ban Chiang Ngam, Nong Han Subdistrict, Nong Han District, Udon Thani Province 🕒 Opening hours: Every day, open for visits and worship all day long (no admission fee) 📷 Check-in corner & time to visit - Take pictures of the Garuda or three-colored Naga in the morning or sunset - Lanna-Lan Xang artwork in the soft sunlight will be shiny and colorful - Recommended during the rainy season or morning light, the atmosphere will look "green and refreshing", so many people call it a Mu traveler with a full heart 🌟 Summary of interesting points Wat Pa Ban Chiang Ngam is not just a Mu destination, but also an art in itself that tells the history and culture of Lanna-Lan Xang through Garuda, Naga, pagodas and ancient sites. If you are looking for a place to visit in Udon Thani that combines faith And get great photos to post on social media. This is a “secret but awesome corner” that you really have to visit ✨ #VisitUdon #UdonThani #BeautifulTemple #BeautifulTempleThailand #Isan #Lanna #Motel #Worship

Wat Santiwanaram, Udon Thani Province This temple has a lotus-shaped chapel in the middle of the water and is the only one in Thailand. The lotus-shaped chapel has a white lotus in the middle of the water measuring 19 x 19 meters. It has 24 lotus petals, 2 nagas in front, and a long walkway bridge leading to the chapel. Inside, there is a large white Buddha statue and paintings on the lotus wall depicting the life of the Buddha. 📍 Ban Chiang Subdistrict, Nong Han District, Udon Thani Province #Rainy Season Destinations

Wat Sra Manee, Udon Thani, also known as 'Phra Athikan Ban Phutthachitto,' is a very beautiful and unique temple. It is characterized by its vibrant colors and is predominantly decorated with Naga (serpent) motifs. In front of the ordination hall, there is a small pond called Sra Manee. The walls surrounding the ordination hall are adorned with Naga figures, and there is also a sacred shrine called Hor Pu Kot. This is a revered place for worship and making wishes. For those who enjoy temple visits and paying respects to Buddha, Wat Sra Manee in Udon Thani is highly recommended. It is truly stunning and magnificent. 🛕 Wat Sra Manee, Ban Phaktop, Phaktop Subdistrict, Nong Han District, Udon Thani Province

#Beautiful church The lotus-shaped chapel in the middle of the water, Wat Santiwanaram or known as Wat Pa Dong Rai, Udon Thani Province The lotus-shaped chapel has beautiful paintings on the walls depicting the life of the Buddha. The abbot who built this chapel wanted Buddhists to come and meditate and develop mindfulness. On the day I went, there were also children attending a Buddhist camp. Coordinates: Village 11, Ban Chiang Subdistrict, Nong Han District, Udon Thani Province Open every day, free admission #Church #Udon Thani #unseenthailand

#Visit the ancient city The ancient city over 5,600 years old, Udon Thani, Ban Chiang Today, Min will take you to visit Udon Thani Province, which is a world heritage site in Udon Thani Province, Ban Chiang Museum. This place was discovered since 1957 and received UNESCO World Heritage status in 1992. Until now, there are still many remains of the ancient city and evidence that have been searched for. This place is open every day except holidays and public holidays. 🕰️bOpening hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM #trip #BanChiang #UdonThani

#Indoor activities Take a tour of the world heritage site More than 5,600 years old The excavation site at Wat Pho Si Nai is a building that exhibits archaeological excavations, skeletons, and exhibitions. History Provides knowledge Tourists can visit every day. Thais pay an entrance fee of 30 baht, foreigners pay an entrance fee of 150 baht, except for students in uniform, senior citizens. Location 241 Moo 9, Ban Chiang-Nong Mek Road, Ban Chiang Subdistrict, Nong Han District, Udon Thani Province 41320 #trip #Udon Thani #Ban Chiang 🕰️bOpening hours: 8:30-16:00

#Outdoor activities Here is Santiwanaram Temple, Phuttha Uthayan There are lotus chapels in the middle of the water, places for camping and meditation, 400-year-old Takhian, fish feeding points Full of nature, trees, wide ponds, full of fish And the highlight is a very beautiful church 🏖️Environment/Facilities: There is a wide, shady parking lot 🕰️bOpening hours: 8:30-18:00 #trip #UdonThani #SantiwanaramWat

#Udon Thani attractions #Beautiful temples in Udon Thani #Must-see for those who believe in superstition #Must-see for those who believe in merit, Wat Hai Sok, the Garuda that opens wealth, power, luck, and prestige🙏🏻 🌟🌟Must-see for those who believe in superstition and merit, come this way. Anyone who comes to visit Udon Thani Province, don't forget to stop by here. "Wat Hai Sok", this temple is good because you can ask for blessings from the Garuda Paramesuan or another name "The Great King who opens the treasure". 💸💸💸 📍Location📍 🔷Wat Hai Sok 🔷 Nong Han Subdistrict, Nong Han District, Udon Thani Province 41130 🔶Opening-Closing Time🔶 07:30-17:00 hrs.⏰

Udon Thani attractions See ancient objects, pottery more than 100 years old, Ban Chiang National Museum, built in the area of ​​Ban Chiang archaeological site, one of the most important archaeological sites in Thailand. It is the first museum of the site in Thailand. And has been selected as a cultural world heritage site. Inside, there are many antiques on display, including stories of the Tai Phuan people, archaeological studies at Ban Chiang, excavations of various antiques, etc.

If you leave Udon Thani city, head straight to Nong Han District. Before reaching Nong Mek Intersection, there is a PTT gas station, Kanong Han branch on the left. Turn into the gas station. In the gas station area, there is a Café Amazon shop inside the gas station. You can buy a refreshing drink before going in. 🥤🥤🥤🥤 🌷 Walking into the shop, you can feel the freshness of the atmosphere in the shop. The air is cool. The shop is clean. The seats are not crowded. The shop is organized in an orderly manner. 🏛️🏛️🏛️☘️🌴🌳🌲🪴 There are many menus of hot and cold coffee, smoothies, and other menus to choose from in the Café Amazon style.

If you want to drink Nong Pho milk, you don't have to go to Ratchaburi Province. You can come to Nong Pho Cafe in Nong Han District, Udon Thani Province. The shop is located in the PPT gas station area. 🥤 There are many menus to choose from. It's not just milk in bags. There are many kinds of blended milk in glasses, such as blended cocoa milk, brown sugar milk, blended yogurt milk, and others in the various milk menus. In addition to milk in glasses, there are also many flavors of compressed milk tablets, chocolate brownie cubes in bottles. 🌷 The atmosphere in the shop has 2 zones: an air-conditioned room and a normal room with a natural atmosphere.

🛴 Arriving at Kopai Subdistrict, Nong Han District, Udon Thani Province, there is a large restaurant on the side of the road. Turn into the parking lot of the restaurant. There is a wide parking lot. 🍀 The atmosphere of the restaurant has a large elephant sculpture that stands out. The shop is divided into three zones: an air-conditioned zone, an outdoor air-conditioned chair zone, and a pavilion zone to chill and enjoy the breeze. You can choose a seat as you like. There will be staff to welcome you warmly. 🍛 The food is both Thai and Isaan food. There are drinks such as tea, coffee, and alcoholic drinks. ⌛ Opening hours: Every day from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

🛴 Come to Nong Han District, Udon Thani Province, find a restaurant that catches the eye with a large floating elephant statue. Turn the car into the shop area. There is a wide parking lot. Don't worry about parking. Get off the car and you will see a natural atmosphere zone. There are pavilions to sit far apart in each pavilion. And an air-conditioned zone. Run chose to sit in the air-conditioned zone. Open the door and come in. The air is cool. The seats are wide. Not crowded 🍀 The atmosphere of the shop in the air-conditioned zone looks quite luxurious. When you enter, it feels like a hotel restaurant. There are many types of food available. Both single dishes, Thai food, som tam, tom yum, and many types of fried food menus ⌛Opening hours: 10.00 - 21.00 hrs.

🍾Highlights - A forest garden cafe decorated like a natural forest in the area of ​​Nong Han Grand Hotel & Resort, Nong Han District, Udon Thani Province 🍾Atmosphere/Location - There is a 50 baht entrance fee to the cafe. When you enter, you will find a shady, cool, and comfortable forest garden. You can walk around and enjoy the forest atmosphere, relax, sit, and watch the water flow. Opening hours - The cafe is open from 08.00 to 18.00.

There's more to Udon Thani than just Kham Chanod. 🪷 For those who have already paid their respects to the grandparents at Kham Chanod, you can stop by to pay homage and ask for blessings from another sacred object in Udon Thani Province. 🙏🏻 Guaranteed to please all those who love merit and spirituality. 🤍☺️✨ #FamilyTrip #MeritTrip #MusiTrip #BeautifulPhotoPlaces 🛣For traveling to Wat Sramani, Nong Han District, the distance is about 80 kilometers from Kham Chanod. It's suitable for those who have time to travel without rushing. ☺️ Don't forget to stop by and take some beautiful pictures. 📸

This is Nong Prak Chak Park, a representative park in Udon Thani. There is also a museum right next to it. There are several sculptures and a cloud bridge in the park, so it is a good place to take a walk. After 5 o'clock, there are many people jogging and doing aerobics, so it is fun to watch people going about their daily lives. There are many massage shops right in front, so it is good to experience a foot massage as a bonus.

Red Lotus Sea, Udon Thani - Thailand: This is a lake with lots of pink lotus actually. Good timing to visit is Dec - Mar and should be there in early morning till 11am to see blooming lotus. There is a package tour that you can pay after the boat trip ends.

Sweetheart Yingsu, Nong Han District, Udon Thani #Sweetheart Bingsu Nong Han Udon Thani

The temple is shady and very peaceful. 🗓️Travel planning: Ban Phak Top, Phak Top Subdistrict, Nong Han District, Udon Thani Province, 20 kilometers from the city center.

#GetDiscountsWithoutLuck Wat Santiwanaram or Wat Pa Dong Rai is a temple with a unique identity, which is the lotus-shaped chapel in the middle of the water, the only one in Thailand. There is a long bridge leading to the chapel. In front of the bridge, there are statues of Naga on both sides. It is very beautiful. It is another highlight of Udon Thani Province that we would like you to visit. ✨🙏🏻 Inside the lotus-shaped chapel, there is a beautiful and shady white Buddha statue. On the lotus wall, there are intricately painted pictures of the life of the Buddha. Inside the temple is peaceful and shady. There are many fish in the pond. You can feed the fish. There is a point for us to pick up fish food and put it in the pond to make merit. Inside the temple, there is also a crocodile-raising zone that we can walk around and see. This temple is not far from the Ban Chiang Museum, an important world heritage site in Udon Thani Province. Anyone who comes to visit the museum can stop by to worship and make a wish. ✨ ⏰Time: 07.00-18.00 hrs. 📌Location: Wat Santiwanaram Or Wat Pa Dong Rai, Nong Han District, Udon Thani #VisitUdon #UdonThani #Worship #WatKlangNam #WatDokBua #BeautifulTemple #BanChiang

Chanthaburi durian is brought to Top Top in Nong Han, Udon Thani. Good price, special promotion, lots of durians!!! Many people went to queue to buy durians for 49 baht. There were a lot of people in the morning, only 500 people. On June 9-10, those who went in the afternoon will be too late, only 129 left 🥹 Got 1 durian, spent more than 300 baht, haven't tried it yet. It should be crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Hope it's delicious. #UdonThani #ChanthaburiDurianOrchard

Wat Hai Sok, Udon Thani Province #Wat Hai Sok A temple built with a distinctive and beautiful laterite chapel and other buildings. It is located in Ban Hai Sok, Nong Phai Subdistrict, Nong Han District, Udon Thani Province. In addition to the auspicious name of Wat Hai Sok, the temple enshrines sculptures #Phra Khrut Paramesuan Maharaj #The principal Buddha image in the chapel was given the name of Somdej Phra Sangkharat Chao Krom Luang Vajirananavarorasa, built by Ajarn Chiang Pannawich According to ancient Thai beliefs, Garuda is the king of birds that is the vehicle of Narayana. It is believed that he usually resides at Wiman Chim Phli. There is one statue that is half human, half eagle that was blessed with immortality. No weapon can destroy it. Even Indra's lightning can only knock out one of Garuda's feathers. For this reason, "Garuda" has another name, "Subhan", which means "magical feather". Garuda is a large animal. Has great power and strength, is strong, can fly fast, has sharp intelligence, is clever, humble, modest and respectful. It is highly worthy of admiration and respect. If anyone worships "Phra Khrut" with a pure heart, it will bring overwhelming power, dispel bad things in the body, and completely drive away all kinds of bad things. In addition, no dangers can approach, bringing happiness, peace and tranquility to oneself and family, along with good fortune. All good things come continuously. Furthermore, no wild animals can harm them, especially snakes. If anyone believes in #Khrut, come. #Believe #Lord Ganesha #Ajarn Chiang #Millionaire Sadhu

Wat Sramani is located in Ban Phak Top, Tambon Phak Top, Amphoe Nong Han, Udon Thani Province. It is a beautiful temple with a long history. According to legend, a crystal ball floated up from a pond, emitting a beautiful glow. The villagers therefore named the temple “Sramani Choti”. Later, the word “Choti” disappeared, leaving only “Sramani”. Temple Highlights: • 4 Naga Families Around the Chapel: Around the chapel, 4 Naga Families were built: • Golden Families: Phraya Wirupaksa Naga  • Black Families: Phraya Kanha Kotman Naga  • Rainbow Families: Phraya Chapphayaputta Naga  • Green Families: Phraya Erapathana Naga  • Saramani: A small pond in front of the chapel, which is the origin of the temple’s name.

🕰️Opening hours: 06:00-19:00 🛕Environment/Facilities: Easy to travel 📍Address: Nong Han District, Udon Thani Province 💞Reason for recommendation: Around the church, there are 4 families of nagas: the golden family, Phraya Wirupaksa Naga, the black family, Phraya Kanha Kotman Naga, the rainbow family, Phraya Chapphayaputta Naga, and the green family, Phraya Erapathana Naga, beautifully surrounding the church walls.

Food to order, Rattanaporn, Udon Thani Province It is a restaurant that sells food to order, chicken noodles, chicken rice, pork leg rice, sold in front of the house of Ban Chiang Village, near Ban Chiang Museum. The shop is on the side of the road. You can park in front of the shop. The shop is spacious with many tables. The shop is not hot. The food comes quickly. The price is not expensive. Today, I tried the chicken tom yum noodles. The tom yum flavor is strong. No need to add more seasoning. Served with fresh vegetables in a basket #tripแจกโรงแรมฟรี

Sai Mu should not miss paying respect to the Garuda at Wat Hai Sok in Nong Han District. They say that if you pay respect, ask for his blessing to help you pass every civil service exam... For those who are civil servants, come pay respect to enhance your destiny, power, and influence, and receive good fortune because after you pay respect, you can go back to work and make a living... At the same time, you can pay respect to the Naga at Wat Saramani, which is also a short distance away. Sadhu.

Located in Ban Phaktab, Phaktab Subdistrict, Nong Han District, Udon Thani, Thailand. Wat Samani, Nong Han District, Udon Thani Province, was built in 1795 because originally Wat Samani had a pond. The elders said that there was a type of glass ball floating up from the pond, emitting a beautiful glow. When the villagers came to establish a temple at Ban Phak Top, they named it “Wat Sramani Choti.” After many years, the word “Choti” disappeared, leaving only the word “Sramani”, so it has been used as the temple’s name today. #thailand

#Visit the exhibition Here is an ancient site of Ban Chiang archaeology, which is a heritage site by Nesco. The oldest scraped containers or things found are about 5,600 years old, but in fact, there are many generations to see here, from 1800 years and up to 5,600 years as mentioned. In addition to seeing various pottery and bowls used in the past, there are also exhibitions that show the way of life and traditions of the villagers in the past. This place is very easy to travel to, leaving Udon Thani city, traveling in no more than 30 minutes. Open for visits on official days and times. Opening hours 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. #Udon Thani attractions #Ban Chiang #World Heritage Site