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| Residents | 130.274 (2017) | |
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Udon Thani(Thai: อุดรธานี) is the capital of the homonymous province in Northeast Thailand.
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getting there
By plane
The city has an international airport 1 Udon Thani Airport
(IATA: UTH), the most frequented airport in the northeast region.
- Thai smile. Regional and cheap subsidiary of Thai Airways - Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi.
- Nok Air. Bangkok-Don Mueang and Chiang Mai.
- Thai Air Asia. Bangkok-Don Mueang, Phuket and U-Tapao /Pattaya.
- Thai Lion Air. Bangkok-Don Mueang and Has yai.
The flight from Bangkok-Don Mueang takes about 1 hour and costs about 2000 baht on the low-cost line Thai Air Asia, saver prices are available from 690 baht (as of March 2015).
A taxi from the airport to the city center costs 200 baht (as of 12/2016). Mediation at a switch at the exit.
At Udon Thani Airport they are Car rental companyAdvice, budget, Sixt and Tipoa represented.
Buses run from the airport to the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge (Nong Khai/Vientiane) from. The trip costs 150 baht.
By train
Udon Thani has one 2 railway station on the northeast line (Bangkok – Nong Khai) of the Thai State Railways. There are four daily connections from Bangkok to Udon Thani. The scheduled travel time is between 9:35 (express) and 11:50 hours (rapid), with delays often occurring. The fare varies between 205 baht in the simplest class and 649 baht in an air-conditioned sleeping car (lower bed; as of March 2015).
There are six daily connections between Khon Kaen and Udon Thani. The scheduled journey time is between 1:50 and 2:20 hours, the journey costs 25 baht in the simplest class trains (free for Thai) and 267 baht in the express class. There are three daily connections to Nakhon Ratchasima. According to the plan, the journey takes five to 5:20 hours, the maximum fare is 350 baht. There are five connections a day between Udon Thani and Nong Khai, the scheduled journey time is 35 to 55 minutes, the fare is express 161/235 baht, im Ordinary 11 Baht (as of Dec. 2016). Timetable and price list
By bus
There are two bus stations in Udon Thani. Most long-distance buses stop at the centrally located newer one 3 Bus terminal at the CentralPlaza shopping center and not far from most hotels. The older one 4 Bus terminal 2 in the west of the city is mainly served by regional buses. If you get to the latter, you have to take a tuk tuk (motorcycle rickshaw) to the city center for about 80 THB or you wait for an irregularly moving Songthaeo (converted van with benches) for 15 THB.
From Bangkok's northern Bus station Mo Chit There are several buses per hour to Udon Thani between 5:50 am and 10:30 pm. The journey time is just under 8 hours, the price varies between 445 and 517 THB depending on the car class. Society Nakhonchai Air runs from their own bus station in the north of Bangkok six times a day (four of them at night, departing between 9.30pm and 11pm) to Udon Thani. The price is 466 ("Gold Class") or 622 THB ("First Class").
By car
mobility
There are many car rental companies in Udon Thani, most in Udon Thani Airport, but car rental outside Udon Thani Airport tend to be little cheaper. The most trusted car rental company in Udon Thani is UD Car Rent. You can also find Avis, Budget and Thairentacar in Udon Thani Airport.
Tourist Attractions
Temples and pagodas
- 1 Sao Lak Mueang (City Pillar) (Athipbodi Road).
In this shrine, which can be found in many large cities, there are even two pillars. It is a sanctuary for the good city spirits who are supposed to protect the city and its population. - 2 Chinese shrine (Athipbodi Road).
- 3 Wat Pothisompon (on the southwest corner of Nong Prachak Lake).
- 4 Wat Matchimawat (Watthananuwong Road / Udon / Dutsadi Road).
museum
- 5 Muang Udon Thani Museum (Phiphithaphan Mueang Udon Thani). In a beautifully renovated old school building on the south bank of Lake Nong Prachak; provides information about the history of the city and topics related to Udon Thani.
Monuments
- 6 Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument (At the Si Suk Road / Thahan Road / Pokanusorn Road roundabout).Monument in honor of Prince Prachaksinlapakhom (a son of King Rama IV), who, as plenipotentiary for the northern Isan, contributed to the development of Udon Thani from a somewhat larger village to an important provincial capital.
Parks
- 7 Nong Prachak Lake and Park (also written “Nong Prajak”). Popular place to linger and picnic with family and friends in the heart of the city.
activities
shop
- 1 Central Plaza Udonthani, 277 / 1-3 Prajak Sillapakom. One of the first big shopping malls in Isan, as you know them from Bangkok. In addition to a large Robinson department store and numerous shops and system catering restaurants, there is a multiplex cinema and a bowling alley.
- 2 UD Town, 88 Th. Tongyai, Mak Khaeng (directly at the train station, about halfway between Central Plaza and Nong-Bua-See). “Lifestyle” shopping center, which is aimed primarily at high-income locals and tourists. Consists of several buildings surrounded by a park and connected by an open-air promenade. Popular for strolling in the evenings.
- Weekend market
- Night market
kitchen
- Restaurants
- 1 Le Country Grill, Adulyadet Soi 5. Tel.: (0)86-8245236. Franco-Thai family business with French and Western cuisine (steaks with French fries, filet mignon, pasta, etc.), large portions.Open: 8.30 a.m. - midnight.Price: main course approx. 190 THB.
- 2 Samuay & Sons (ซา ห มวย & Sons), 133/25 Phonphisai Road. Tel.: (0)86-3096685, (0)83-0560380.
Smaller restaurant with lovingly prepared Thai and fusion cuisine using local products; Some beers from small, regional breweries.Open: 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. - 3 VT Nam Nueng, 345 / 1-3 Thanon Phosi (behind Wat Photisomphon). Tel.: (0)42-347111, (0)42-348740-2. Vietnamese restaurant. The specialty is rice paper packets that you can fill yourself with salad, various fillings, herbs and dips. In addition, spring rolls, spherical sausages. All dishes also to take away or delivery service.Price: dishes from 50 THB.
- Golden Coin Brand
- Coffee shop
- 4 Beyond Café, 54/10 Thanon Ban Non (on the northeast bank of Lake Nong Prachak). Tel.: (0)87-6432300. Sweet café with a large selection of coffee specialties and homemade cakes.Open: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.Price: hot coffee 40 THB, piece of cake 65–135 THB.
nightlife
- 1 Soi Sampanthamit (near CentralPlaza). Street with many small restaurants and bars, including the Irish pub "Irish Clock".
accommodation
Cheap
- 1 UD Resort, 88/88, Soi Mathurot 2, Thanon Rop Mueang. Tel.: (0)42-931333, (0)93-4428224. Inexpensive hotel in the north of the city with 50 rooms .; all rooms with AC, TV, kettle, WiFi incl.Price: Double room from 550 THB.
- 2 @Home at Udon, 11/11 Soi Sampanthamit.Small pension in a central location (near CentralPlaza, Bangkok Hospital, train station and new bus station) in a street with many small restaurants and bars. WLAN incl.Price: Double room from 790 THB.
medium
- 3 Jamjuree Home, 10/9 Benjang Rd. (set back a little, next to Esso gas station). Tel.: (0)87-9517940, (0)42-241727, Email: [email protected]. Small, modern guesthouse in the northern center, near Nong Prachak Lake, 4 individually furnished, quite large (35 m² and more) rooms, all with their own bathroom, AC, terrace, plasma TV, refrigerator, kettle; Studios with a small kitchen; Internet use including living room and reading room that can be shared by all guests.Price: Double room from 990 THB (Apr – Oct) including breakfast.
- 4 The Lion King Hotel Udonthani, 173/63 Soi Worrarat Nittayo Road. Small, comfortable and clean, family-run middle-class hotel in a residential area in the east of the city (near Pu Ya Shrine and Nong Bua Park and Lake), a bit away from the center; comfortably furnished, relatively large rooms with private bathroom with shower (care products included), hairdryer, AC, minibar, safe, iron and ironing board, some with balcony. Airport pick-up possible.Price: Double room from 950 THB (saver price).
- 5 The Pannarai Hotel, 19/8 Soi Sampanthamit. Tel.: (0)42-345111, (0)42-344999, Fax: (0)42-3454018, (0)42-344002, Email: [email protected]. Comfortable resort and conference hotel in a central location (near CentralPlaza, Bangkok Hospital, train station and new bus station) in a street with many small restaurants and bars. All rooms with AC, refrigerator, cable TV, WiFi incl., Wardrobe, safe, some with balcony; Restaurant, pool; Shuttle service from the airport included (on request).Price: Double room from 1580 THB.
- 6 Siamgrand Hotel, 444 Moo 4, T. Nong Khon Kwang (right at the intersection of national roads 2 and 22, opposite Big C; approx. 5 km from the airport). Tel.: (0)42-204504-6, Fax: (0)42-204220, Email: [email protected]. Large, upper middle class mass hotel with a bit of "Eastern Bloc charm".Price: Double room from 1500 THB, possibly much cheaper on online booking portals.
- 7 Thomas Udon Thai House Resort & Hotel, 119/10 Moo 2, Tambon Nongbua. Tel.: 66 (0)42-204014, Mobile: 66 (0)86-2353663. In addition to normal double rooms, there are also larger "extra rooms" and apartments with a small kitchen; all rooms with flat screen TV, AC, refrigerator; WLAN incl., Laundry service, pool, restaurant, bar, airport pick-up service, bike and moped rental; quiet location in a residential area on the eastern outskirts; German operator, who can of course give good information and tips.Price: DR 800 THB; Apartment 1400 THB.
Upscale
- 8 Centara Hotel & Convention Center Udon Thani. Large business and conference hotel (259 rooms), renovated in 2011, right next to the CentralPlaza (belongs to the same group). Large rooms (32 m² and more) with a spacious bathroom, individually adjustable AC, satellite TV, in-house selection of films, safe, minibar; Standard room but without natural daylight (superior, deluxe rooms and suites, however, with large windows). 2 restaurants (Thai and Chinese), spa, sauna, pool with pool bar, fitness room, beauty salon, karaoke bar, broadband internet, WLAN incl; Laundry service, airport transfer.Price: Double room from 1883 THB (standard rate, without breakfast), early bird rate from 1507 THB.
- 9 Gecko Villa, 126 Moo 13, Baan Um Chan, Prachak Sinlaphakhom, Udon Thani (Gecko Villa is in the countryside. Transfers to the Udon Thani mansion are free.). Tel.: (0)81-9180500, Email: [email protected]. Villa with private pool under rice fields in the countryside of Udon Thani near Nong Han Lake. 3 air-conditioned bedrooms; Free wifi; Kitchen.Price: from 6800 THB including breakfast, lunch, dinner.
- 10 Green gecko, 134 Moo 13, Baan Um Chan, Prachak Sinlaphakhom, Udon Thani (Nestled between typical small villages, in the middle of the country, the Green Gecko holiday home is in the style of a Thai temple. Transfers to Udon Thani mansion are free.). Tel.: (0)81-9180500, Email: [email protected]. Villa with private pool under rice fields in the countryside of Udon Thani near Nong Han Lake. 2 air-conditioned bedrooms; Kitchen.Price: from 7900 THB including breakfast, lunch, dinner.
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trips
- See also:Udon Thani Province # Sights
- 8 Nong Han Kumphawapi, Ban Diam, Tambon Chiang Haeo, Amphoe Kumphawapi (about 40 km southeast of the city of Udon Thani; off the national road 2 towards Khon Kaen).32 km² large lake, covered with thousands of pink water lilies from October to March, can be navigated by boats.
- World Heritage Ban Chiang (approx. 50 km east of the city in the Nong Han district, off the national road 22 towards Sakon Nakhon):
- 9 Ban Chiang National Museum, Udon Thani Rural Road No. 2003, Tambon Ban Chiang Amphoe Nong Han. Tel.: (0)42 20 8340, (0)42 20 8341. prehistoric excavations (mainly artfully decorated ceramics, next to skeletons, grave goods made of bronze).Open: Wed – Sun, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Price: Entry 150 THB.
- Phuan villages
- Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge and Mekong 60 km north in Nong Khai.
- Buddhist temples in the province
- 10 Wat Sirisuttho (Kham Chanot) (approx. 100 km northeast of the city in the district of Ban Dung (approx. 1:40 hours drive)).
- 11 Wat Pa Phu Kon (วัด ป่า ภู ก้อน) (approx. 120 km northwest of Udon Thai (approx. 2:30 hours drive)).
