Udon Thani is the perfect city for those who want to experience Thailand outside its busiest tourist hotspots. Pick up your Avis rental car at Udon Thani Airport and hit the road.

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Some of the region’s best attractions are found near Udon Thani. With your car rental, exploring these destinations is easy.

Bang Chiang

From Udon, drive to the Bang Chiang prehistoric settlement, a Unesco World Heritage Site located just 55km from the city on Route 22. Settlements and earthenware pottery dating from 2100BC were discovered here, and today it’s one of the most well known archaeological sites in the country.

Phu Foi Lom Eco Park

When you’re ready to escape the city life, drive to Phu Foi Lom Eco Park, just an hour’s journey from Udon on Route 2313. From here you can hike to a waterfall or camp out in the forest, where wildlife is easy to find. Also near here is Erawan Cave, set inside a limestone mountain with a Golden Buddha statue guarding its entrance.

Nong Khai

Nong Khai is a quick 50-minute drive from Udon on Route 2, and is located on the Mekong river. Visit a famous sculpture park that’s situated here, known as Sala Keoku. You can also see the first Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge here, which crosses the Mekong river and goes into Laos.

Exploring Udon with your Avis rental car is easy. All you have to do is drive.

 

Udon Thani (Udon for short) is just 15 minutes from Udon Thani Airport on Route 210. Unlike many of Thailand’s major cities, Udon is surprisingly modern and very much westernised. You don’t have to go far to find popular chain restaurants and shops.

During the Vietnam War, the Thai and US Governments built a military base in Udon that resulted in an influx of Vietnamese immigrants and American soldiers. Nowadays, Udon is beautifully diverse. You can learn more about this part of the city’s history at the Udon Thani Provincial Museum, which is housed in what was once the royal residence of Queen Rampai Panni.

Spend some time at Nong Prajak Park, a peaceful recreational area where many locals come to relax, jog, or picnic. When it comes to dining, Udon has plenty of choices, ranging from local speciality dishes to international cuisine. Many restaurants are open-air and garden-style, and serve Isan and typical Thai dishes, like hot pots. If you’re craving western food, head to the area around the Charoensri Complex.

When it comes to shopping, Udon is well known for its hand-woven silk, and its diamond-shaped patterned textiles. Visit one of the many marketplaces around the city, such as the one found in Na Kha, and you can watch local artisans at work on their crafts.

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