Red Lotus Sea (Nong Han Kumphawapi)
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Udon Thani's most famous sight: tens of thousands of acres of red lotus covering the lake, with long-tail boats gliding through the flower sea at dawn. It is considered one of Thailand's most beautiful lake views.
From December to February each year, Nong Han Kumphawapi is covered in pink water lilies, turning the lake into a sea of red lotus. Visitors hire a long-tail boat at Ban Di'an Pier in Kumphawapi District (about 300–500 baht per boat, seating about 10 people) to enter the flower sea. The boat ride takes about 1–1.5 hours. The flowers close after midday, so arrive early in the morning. The site is about 45 km from Udon Thani city and can be reached by hired car or on a one-day tour.
Opening hours
Blossom season approx. 06:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Wat Pa Ban Tat
- Ban Chiang National Museum
- Wat Pho Si Nai Excavation Pit
- Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre & Pu Ya Shrine
- UD Town & Night Market
- Thung Si Mueang & City Pillar Shrine
- Udon Thani City Museum
- Nong Prachak Park