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Full day

Phu Phrabat & Wat Pa Phu Kon

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.

Distance
238 km
Driving
4 h 56 min

Main stops

Along the way: Extra stops that add 20 minutes of driving or less.

  1. Udon city centre

    69.4 km · 1 h 16 min drive

    Wat Pa Ban Kho+16 min detour
  2. Phu Phrabat Historical Park (UNESCO)
    Photo: Joachim Lutz, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
    Phu Phrabat Historical Park (UNESCO)

    Strange sandstone rock formations with Dvaravati-era boundary stones and prehistoric paintings. UNESCO World Heritage since 2024.

    Best time: Morning, before the heat. Wear walking shoes.

    Suggested visit: 2 h 30 min

    55.4 km · 1 h 29 min drive

  3. Wat Pa Phu Kon
    Photo: Endimione, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
    Wat Pa Phu Kon

    A white-marble temple in the forest housing a large reclining Buddha.

    Best time: Morning. Dress modestly.

    Suggested visit: 1 h

    113.6 km · 2 h 12 min drive

    Ban Na Kha Textile Market+8 min detour
  4. Udon city centre