Wat Phothisomphon
วัดโพธิสมภรณ์
The most important first-class royal temple in Udon Thani, with a fine main hall and murals. It is a good place for worship and for understanding Northeastern Thai Buddhism.
Wat Phothisomphon was built in the early years of the city's founding and is a first-class royal temple in the province. It was once a centre for Buddhist administration in Northeastern Thailand. The main hall has a golden roof and red eaves, and its painted murals depict the life of the Buddha and local daily life. There is also a memorial hall for an eminent monk. Admission is free, and it is open roughly 06:00 to 18:00. Shoes must be removed before entering the hall, and visitors should dress appropriately. Located on the west side of the city centre, it can be linked on foot with the City Museum and Thung Si Mueang Square.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Udon Thani City Museum
- Nong Prachak Park
- Thung Si Mueang & City Pillar Shrine
- UD Town & Night Market
- Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre & Pu Ya Shrine
- Wat Pa Ban Tat
- Ban Na Kha Weaving Village
- Red Lotus Sea (Nong Han Kumphawapi)