Wat Phra Phutthabat Bua Bok
A temple on the Phu Phan hills next to Phu Phrabat Historical Park, with a Buddha footprint inside a Lan Xang-style chedi.
- Best time
- Morning, together with Phu Phrabat. Dress modestly.
- Suggested visit
- 45 min
How to get to Wat Phra Phutthabat Bua Bok
- From Udon Thani city centre: 68.6 km, about 1 h 14 min by car.
- From Udon Thani International Airport (UTH): 74.6 km, about 1 h 23 min.
Grab and taxis work across Udon Thani. For sights outside the city, a rental car or a driver for the day is the easiest option.
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Part of these routes
Full dayMountain & Mekong Loop
5 h 3 min · 262 km
Our second UNESCO site, a glass skywalk over the Mekong and a surreal sculpture park.
- 1Phu Phrabat Historical Park (UNESCO)
- 2Wat Pha Tak Suea Glass Skywalk
- 3Sala Kaew Ku Sculpture Park
Full dayPhu Phrabat & Wat Pa Phu Kon
4 h 56 min · 238 km
A UNESCO rock park in the morning, then the white-marble temple and its great reclining Buddha in the forest of Na Yung. A long but beautiful day.
- 1Phu Phrabat Historical Park (UNESCO)
- 2Wat Pa Phu Kon
Udon Thani travel FAQ
How far is Wat Phra Phutthabat Bua Bok from Udon Thani?
About 68.6 km from Udon Thani city centre, around 1 h 14 min by car.
When is the best time to visit Wat Phra Phutthabat Bua Bok?
Morning, together with Phu Phrabat. Dress modestly.
How much time do I need at Wat Phra Phutthabat Bua Bok?
Plan about 45 min.