Udon Thani International Airport 59 min
That Dam Stupa-สวนธาตุดำ (45 min) Ancient, bell-shaped stupa believed to have once been protected by a 7-headed water serpent. Wat Pho Chai (5 min) Important Buddhist temple featuring detailed wall art & an elaborate gold sitting Buddha statue. Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge (8 min) 3,839-ft. long bridge providing 2 pedestrian pathways, a central railway line & views of the river. Lao National Museum (45 min) Exhibits on Laotian history & the struggle for independence in a former French governor’s residence. COPE Visitor Centre (42 min) Solemn visitor center & museum with displays & films on history of bombings & related disabilities. Patuxay Monument (47 min) Imposing 1960s war memorial featuring a European-style arch & traditional Laotian carvings. Sisaket Temple (44 min) 19th-century Siamese-style temple with a museum & cloister wall housing thousands of small Buddhas. Hophakaew Museum (44 min) Former temple, built in 1565 for the Emerald Buddha (now in Bangkok) & today a museum & shop. Morning Market (46 min) Daily market for traditional handicrafts from textiles to jewelry, plus produce & street food. Presidential Palace - Palais présidentiel (43 min) Sala Keoku (10 min) Unique park featuring gardens & paths leading around a series of massive religious sculptures. Buddha Park (29 min) Attraction known for dozens of Buddha statues in various poses, also a popular cycling destination. Pha That Luang Vientiane (42 min) Historic 44-m. gold Buddhist stupa with multiple levels, a walled enclosure & a grassy courtyard. Wat Si Muang (42 min) Buddhist temple built in the 16th century, drawing bustling crowds with the promise of good luck. Tha Sadet Market (6 min) Busy covered market on a riverside promenade with street food carts, clothing & local handicrafts. |