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Centara Hotel & Convention Centre Udon Thani is located in the heart of the city’s commercial: shopping and entertainment centre, connected to the Charoensri Complex, the largest shopping and entertainment centre in Udon Thani. The hotel is accessible by air (20 minute drive from the airport to hotel), Central Bus Station, and Train Station.

 

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Ban Chiang Archeological Site (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Ban Chiang Archeological Site (UNESCO World Heritage Site): Ban Chiang is an archeological site located in Nong Han district, Udon Thani Province, Thailand. This archaeological site is considered to be cultural property of outstanding universal value and was nominated as a World Heritage Site in December 1992. Ban Chiang National Museum located at Ban Chiang, Tambon Ban Chiang, Amphoe Nong Han, is comprised of two parts. The first part stores antiques. Inside the building, old artifacts, ancient Ban Chiang culture, tools and utensils that showcase ancient technology and surroundings, as well as earthenware pots from 4,000 to 7,500 years old, are displayed. The second part is an open museum in the compound of Wat Po Si Nai. The Fine Arts Department has retained the conditions of archaeological excavations to illustrate how earthenware pots and other items were buried along with the dead. Ban Chiang National Museum is considered the first open museum in Thailand. As for the Ban Chiang earthenware pots, they are known world-wide because Ban Chiang was the origin of a pre-historic civilization. Archaeologists believe the designs on Ban Chiang earthenware are the oldest pot designs in the world.
   
Phu Phra Bat Historical Park Phu Phra Bat Historical Park: Situated in Ban Phue District, this archeological site features a large number of ancient buildings and ancient objects of both prehistoric and historic times. In addition, within the site are many rocks of peculiar shapes which resulted from glacial movement millions of years ago. It can be seen that most of the ancient buildings and objects found in this area were modified from what was naturally available and not built entirely by human beings.
   
Than Ngam Waterfall Than Ngam Waterfall: A medium-sized waterfall situated amidst lush and pristine forests, the waterfall is more than perfect for swimming and relaxation. Traveling to the site can be done via Udon Thani - Nong Bua Lam Phu or Udon Thani - Khon Kaen route.
   
Phra Bhuddhabat Bua Bok Phra Bhuddhabat Bua Bok: This is where the Buddha's Holy Footprint was found along side with various Buddha images of Lanchang style that can be dated back to 2025 Buddhist Century. Later in 1920, the Chedi resembles to Phra That Phanom was built on top of the footprint. Nature-loving trekkers may take a hike around the area, which takes around two hours.
   
The City Pillar Shrine (San Lak Muang) The City Pillar Shrine (San Lak Muang): Located in the Tung Sri Muang field, in middle of the city, The City Pillar Shrine or San Lak Muang was established in 1999. The place is where the city's guardian deity is believed to reside. Built in contemporary Isan style of architecture, the compound also houses God Wetsuwan, the provinces protecting God (as depicted in the provincial seal), along with the city pillar which is highly respected by the townspeople.
   
Ban Phue Ban Phue: This district, which is 42 kilometers north-west of Udon Thani, has an unusual mix of pre-historic cave paintings, fantastic geological formations and Buddhist shrines. The area has been declared Phu Phra Bat Historical Park where nature-loving trekkers may take a hike around the area, which takes around two hours.
   
Phu Foi Lom 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.
   
Erawan Cave (Tham Erawan) Erawan Cave (Tham Erawan): Erawan Cave or Tham Erawan is a large cave high up on the side of a limestone mountain at the back of Wat Tham Erawan. This temple is 2 kilometers north of a turn-off between Km. 31 and 32 markers on Route 210 - near the village of Ban Hong Phu Thawng, west of the town of Na Klang.
   
Wat Pa Ban Tad Wat Pa Ban Tad: This temple is located off of the center of the province. The temple is teeming with trees and small, wild animals. It is here that one of Thailand's most revered monks, Phra Maha Bua Yanasampanno or widely known as Luangta Maha Bua, resides. As the place is set in a tranquil ambience conducive for practicing meditation, a numbers of Thais practice insight meditation (Vipassana) at this temple.
   
Chao Pu - Chao Ya Chinese Spirit Shrine Chao Pu - Chao Ya Chinese Spirit Shrine This large and beautiful Chinese spirit shrine is located on Nittayo Road behind the train station near Nong Bua Market. Here, there is a small garden beside a lotus pond. Two Chinese pavilions stand in the pond, serving as a view point in pleasant and shady surroundings. The golden dragon of 99 meter long, to be used during the Thung Si Mueang annual fair in December, is also kept here.
   
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