Mueang Udon Thani District: Water, History and Textiles

Huai Luang Reservoir and surroundings

Huai Luang Reservoir is located in Khok Sa-at Subdistrict of Mueang Udon Thani District and covers approximately 20,000 rai. It is used for agriculture, fishing and water supply. It is also suitable for raft trips, fishing and boat trips to see the surrounding landscape. The reservoir is also home to a residence of Princess Srinagarindra.

History and religious sites

The Ho Chi Minh Historical Study and Tourism Site is located in Chiang Phin. In 1928, it was Ho Chi Minh’s residence. To get there, take Highway 2263 from Mueang Udon Thani District to kilometre 14; then a turn-off leads another 500 metres to the site. Road conditions and signs may change. Check both before setting out.

At Wat Pa Ban Tat in Ban Tat, the relics of Phra Ajarn Mun Bhuridatta are kept in a cabinet beside the main Buddha image. Wat Pa Ban Tat is a meditation site shaded by numerous tall trees. Wat Phothisomphon in Mak Khaeng marks another historical period: construction began in 1906, toward the end of King Chulalongkorn’s reign.

Udon Thani City Museum has 26 exhibition rooms. Along with the historical and religious sites, it offers another way to explore the district’s culture and history.

Textiles in Na Kha

The Na Kha Cloth Market in Na Kha is considered an important attraction in Mueang Udon Thani District. It sells silk, cotton and Khit textiles. The fabrics are naturally dyed and designed and sewn by local people. The market thus showcases different types of textiles as well as local design and production.

Udon Thani: regional culture and nature

In the wider Udon Thani destination, Phu Phrabat Historical Park offers a distinctive perspective on history and geology. It is considered the world’s most outstanding example of the Sīma stone tradition of the Dvaravati period, from the 7th to the 11th century. The megalithic rock shelters were shaped by glacial movement and the varying erosion of rock layers. Rock paintings depicting human figures, palms, animals and geometric patterns appear on the surfaces of 47 rock shelters. Since its conversion into a Buddhist religious centre in the 7th century, Phu Phrabat has continued to be used as one.

Also in the wider Udon Thani destination is the archaeological site of Ban Chiang. Experts consider it the most significant prehistoric settlement discovered to date in Southeast Asia. A site museum nearby offers educational programs for the public and visitor facilities.

Regional products include Pha Khid, a patterned silk weaving from Udon Thani Province. Udon Thani Walking Street combines Isan dishes with distinctive handmade goods. Check market dates before visiting, as market hours may change.

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