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Udon Thani's historical outlook changed with the discovery of
artifacts at Ban Chiang indicating a prehistoric settlement dating back
5,000 or more years. Excavations of this important archaeological site
continue, with the prized finds housed in a National Museum at the
site, including the beautiful Ban Chiang pottery, tools and utensils.
Other archaelogical finds can be seen at Phu Phra Bat Historical park,
including cliff paintings, caves and caverns, unusual rocks, and a
Buddha's footprint. Beautiful mudmee silk and khit fabrics are made
in the province.
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Location & Access
564 kms from Bangkok. There are
daily flights from Bangkok, a
daily train service and buses that
ply the route via Nakhon
Ratchasima and Khon Kaen.
Geography
Located between Phu Phan
mountain range and Nong Khai,
Udon Thani is on a plateau
sloping gradually down towards
the Khlong River and Nong Khai.
Bordered by mountains and
forests in the west and south.
Borders
North : Nong Khai
South : Khon Kaen and Kalasin
East : Sakon Nakhon
West : Loei and Nong Bua Lam
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Highlights
Attractions: Nong Prachak Lake,
Ban Chiang National Museum,
Wat Ba Ban Tat, Phu Phra Bat
Historical Park
Souvenirs: Sweet and crispy
coconut, moo yor (local pork
sausage), Chinese sausage, khit
fabric, mudmee silk.
Festivals: 5,000-Year Ban
Chiang Civilization Celebration
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