[2025 Nong Wua So Attraction] Travel Guide for Wat Khao Chong Chat (Updated Jul)

Udon Thani 2 days 1 night is enough Udon Thani is another very prosperous province in the northern Isan region. This place is full of beautiful lifestyles, cultures, and nature. Today, I would like to take everyone to travel around Udon Thani from another perspective, traveling from the north to the south. Because I believe that there are still many people who want to visit Udon but do not know where to go. Especially during the rainy season, I would like to take you to visit Udon in the Green Season. Today, I have a weekend travel plan for you. I guarantee that you will not be disappointed. It is a little bit of a drive, but it is very worthwhile. Places to visit - Wat Khao Chong Chat - Wat Phu Thao Thong - Wat Pa Kham Chanod - Wat Pa Phu Kon - Ban Khiri Wongkot - Huai Tad Kha - Ang Nam Phan - Somtam Jae Kai #UdonThani

The beautiful Big Buddha Temple. Driving into Nong Wua So District, looking to the right, I saw a big white Buddha statue on the mountain. So I opened it on Google Maps and drove to stop by on the way back to Udon Thani. It is a temple with a chapel inside the big Buddha statue. Climb the stairs to the top. On the cliff on the left, there are many Buddha statues. Walk up to get some fresh air and see the view at Pha Sam Phaen Din (be careful). It is called Pha Sam Phaen Din because you can see the area where 3 provinces meet: Udon Thani, Nong Bua Lamphu, and Khon Kaen. Make merit by taking flowers, incense, and candles downstairs and then bring them to pay homage upstairs. Don't forget to stop by to pay homage to the principal Buddha statue at the entrance on the side of the big Buddha statue on the left.

Location: Ban Nong Bua Ngern, Moo 8, Ubmoung Subdistrict, Nong Wua So District, Udon Thani Province. The temple was established in 1977 as a monastic residence. The current abbot is Phra Ajarn Boonmee Thananacharo. The temple is notable for its large white Buddha statue in a meditation posture, with a flame-like feature on its head. Locals often refer to it as Luang Pu Yai. The staircase leading up to the temple has over a hundred steps, with golden Naga railings.

Wat Chao Chong Chat, Udon Thani Province There is a large white Buddha statue in meditation posture, with a flame-like head, an artistic image that conveys the light of wisdom, beautifully and elegantly standing out from afar. The locals like to call it Luang Pu Yai. Inside the lotus base of Luang Pu Yai is the image of Phra Sri Ariya Maitreya in a royal costume bestowing blessings, or Phra Phuttha Maha Chakraphat Setthi. All sects of Buddhism say that he is the fifth Buddha after the end of the era of the current Buddha. 📍 Tambon Ubon Mung, Amphoe Nong Wua So, Udon Thani Province #Songkran2024TravelPlaces #WatKhaoChongChat

If you come to Nong Bua Lamphu, don't forget to stop by to pay respect to the Big Buddha. The view is very beautiful, the mountains are cool and shady.