Udon Thani is known as the gateway to Laos, North Vietnam and South China. During the Vietnam War this town became of key importance as the American and Thai air forces had a support center here. Udon Thani is famous for its close proximity to the Ban Chiang archeological site, which has revealed that it was here 5000 years ago that Thailand´s first Bronze Age civilization existed. Because of this historical importance it has been made a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Significant artifacts and relics have been unearthed and can be seen at the Ban Chiang National Museum. Ban Chiang is also renowned for its traditional pottery.

Nature buffs will enjoy visiting the Na Yung Nam Sam Forest Park, which contains Yung Thong Waterfall. A great way to experience this area is to take a jungle trek and camp overnight. Than Ngam Waterfall, is another waterfall in this area, where you can swim and relax. Shrouded in the lush jungle of Pa Khua Nam, is the Phu Phra Bat Historical Park. This park is an interesting tourist attraction, where the visitor can see ancient buildings and cave-paintings. Phra Phutthabat Bua Bok is a popular pilgrimage destination due to its Buddha footprint and other holy Buddha images. EasyToBook.com has cheap hotels waiting to open up this intriguing corner of Thailand to visitors.