Udon Thani International Airport 59 min
Hophakaew Museum (40 min) Former temple, built in 1565 for the Emerald Buddha (now in Bangkok) & today a museum & shop. COPE Visitor Centre (39 min) Solemn visitor center & museum with displays & films on history of bombings & related disabilities. That Dam Stupa-สวนธาตุดำ (41 min) Ancient, bell-shaped stupa believed to have once been protected by a 7-headed water serpent. Wat Pho Chai (10 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. Patuxay Monument (43 min) Imposing 1960s war memorial featuring a European-style arch & traditional Laotian carvings. Buddha Park (25 min) Attraction known for dozens of Buddha statues in various poses, also a popular cycling destination. Tha Sadet Market (10 min) Busy covered market on a riverside promenade with street food carts, clothing & local handicrafts. Lao National Museum (41 min) Exhibits on Laotian history & the struggle for independence in a former French governor’s residence. Pha That Luang Vientiane (39 min) Historic 44-m. gold Buddhist stupa with multiple levels, a walled enclosure & a grassy courtyard. Sisaket Temple (40 min) 19th-century Siamese-style temple with a museum & cloister wall housing thousands of small Buddhas. Sala Keoku (15 min) Unique park featuring gardens & paths leading around a series of massive religious sculptures. Wat Si Muang (38 min) Buddhist temple built in the 16th century, drawing bustling crowds with the promise of good luck. Presidential Palace - Palais présidentiel (39 min) Morning Market (42 min) Daily market for traditional handicrafts from textiles to jewelry, plus produce & street food. |