Udon Thani is the capital of the province in Thailand of the same name and is an excellent place to begin your exploration of Isan, the northeast section of the country. Udon is an large bustling city, full of interesting shops, with many traces of its traditional past. There are places to see and things to do for the whole family, and national parks within a day's drive. You are also close to the Mekong River and the Friendship Bridge for travel to Laos. Here, joggers run around Nong Prajak Park, a lovely peaceful retreat for Udon residents at the end of the day who flock to the three lakes which wrap around lawns, exercise areas and playgrounds for children. On the boulevard at the border of the park there are restaurants, art studios where kids can paint pictures and sculpture, and open-air massage parlors. Put Udon Thani on your travel itinerary.
Visit Udon Thani, the Capital of Isan
Udon Thani is the capital of the province in Thailand of the same name and is an excellent place to begin your exploration of Isan, the northeast section of the country. Udon is an large bustling city, full of interesting shops, with many traces of its traditional past. There are places to see and things to do for the whole family, and national parks within a day's drive. You are also close to the Mekong River and the Friendship Bridge for travel to Laos. Here, joggers run around Nong Prajak Park, a lovely peaceful retreat for Udon residents at the end of the day who flock to the three lakes which wrap around lawns, exercise areas and playgrounds for children. On the boulevard at the border of the park there are restaurants, art studios where kids can paint pictures and sculpture, and open-air massage parlors. Put Udon Thani on your travel itinerary.
