| Udonthani was founded in 1296 by King Mengrai. It | | | | restaurants are lower than in peak tourist season. |
| became the capital of Lannathai Kingdom, and | | | | Places to Visit in Udonthani |
| once the kingdom started to decline, the | | | | Udonthani has over 300 Buddhist temples to |
| importance of Udonthani also started to diminish. | | | | choose from. Doi Suthep is the most popular out |
| The city was often occupied either by the | | | | of these. It was built in 1383 and gives an |
| invading Burmese troops or the Thais from | | | | excellent view of the city. The other temples |
| Ayutthaya. King Taksin captured Udonthani from | | | | worth visiting are Chiang Man, which is the oldest |
| the Burmese in 1774 and ever since it has been a | | | | temple in Udonthani, Phra Sila, which is popular for |
| part of Thailand. Today, Udonthani is the second | | | | its marble Buddha, and Phra Satang Man for its |
| most important city in Thailand after Bangkok. | | | | crystal Buddha. |
| Udonthani is 560 kilometers from Bangkok. | | | | Besides temples, you can spend time with your |
| When to Go to Udonthani | | | | family at the Udonthani Zoo, Doi Inthanon National |
| If you are planning a visit to Udonthani, the best | | | | Park, Dao Cave, the Night Bazaar, Sirikit Botanical |
| time is between November and March. During this | | | | Gardens and Phrathat Doi Suthep. Udonthani is |
| time the weather is cool and temperatures are | | | | also popular for its nightlife. If you are a cooking |
| from 75°F to 89°F. During April and | | | | or dancing enthusiast, you can take a Thai |
| May, it is extremely hot and visitors usually avoid | | | | cooking or Thai dancing course at the local bars |
| those months. You can also plan a visit to | | | | and cafes. |
| Udonthani during June, July and August. There is | | | | Just 47 kilometers east of Udonthani is Thailand's |
| no doubt that during those months the weather is | | | | premier Bronze Age excavation at Ban Chiang, |
| hot but it is bearable and prices in hotels and | | | | which is a world renowned archaeological site. |