If You're NearbyCitiesLakesAncient sites

Udon Thani

A northeastern city near the Red Lotus Sea, a lake that turns pink at dawn in winter, and the Bronze Age site of Ban Chiang.

Photo: Stefan Fussan · CC BY-SA 3.0
Best Time to Go
Dec–Feb
Our full guide to Udon Thani is being written. It's on the Bangkok and Central Thailand list as If You're Nearby.

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Heritage · UNESCO

Ayutthaya

About 256 miles away

Ruined capital of Siam, with a Buddha head in tree roots.

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Cities · Temples

Chiang Mai

About 264 miles away

A moated old town of temples, with ethical elephant sanctuaries and Yi Peng lanterns.

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Cities · Temples

Bangkok

About 295 miles away

The Grand Palace, Wat Arun, and some of the world's best street food.

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The Full Short List

Bangkok and Central Thailand

Bangkok, Ayutthaya and the River Kwai.

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