Attractions in Udon Thani - Nong Prajak Park
Nong Prajak Park is one of three reservoirs in Udon Thani that have been developed to create a recreational centre for the city, (the others are at Nong Sim Park and Nong Bua Park) a place where you can walk and exercise. Nong Prajak Park is in the central western part of Udon Thani, and about a 30 minute walk from the Day and Night complex. It is an easy walk but there are Tuk Tuks and Songthaew buses that will take you there and back, if you do not fancy walking in the heat. The Loy Krathong festival also takes place here in November.
Most Thai's do not visit the park until the late afternoon as the sun begins to set, and looses some of its heat. The park is used for walking and jogging, and included in the park are a number of climbing frames, swings and other attractions for the kids to burn off some energy.
If you want a pleasant and really quiet walk around Prajak Park, the best time to go is in the early morning, somewhere around 7.00 - 10.00 before the sun does gets too hot. There are well designed footpaths to walk on, which will take you over two suspension bridges as you go around, as well as a large number of flower beds, shrubberies etc. You will also find a few booths selling cold drinks, which are always welcome.
There are two entrances to Prajak Park, the main entrance is opposite the Prajaktra Hotel, the other is on the other side of the reservoir, on Thesa Alley, where you will often find many food stalls. There are also street massages available here in the evenings.
Feeding the massive fish population is common practice here, with some people selling food especially for this purpose. Fishing is not permitted in the reservoir at any time, so the fish do grow large here and you will see lots of them. If you stand on any of the bridges, you are likely to see shoals of fish close to the bankside, and it can be quite an impressive site. In addition to the street vendors, there are a few restaurants in the immediate area, such as 'Bubba's Grill' and 'Everything Good'
Most Thai's do not visit the park until the late afternoon as the sun begins to set, and looses some of its heat. The park is used for walking and jogging, and included in the park are a number of climbing frames, swings and other attractions for the kids to burn off some energy.
If you want a pleasant and really quiet walk around Prajak Park, the best time to go is in the early morning, somewhere around 7.00 - 10.00 before the sun does gets too hot. There are well designed footpaths to walk on, which will take you over two suspension bridges as you go around, as well as a large number of flower beds, shrubberies etc. You will also find a few booths selling cold drinks, which are always welcome.
There are two entrances to Prajak Park, the main entrance is opposite the Prajaktra Hotel, the other is on the other side of the reservoir, on Thesa Alley, where you will often find many food stalls. There are also street massages available here in the evenings.
Feeding the massive fish population is common practice here, with some people selling food especially for this purpose. Fishing is not permitted in the reservoir at any time, so the fish do grow large here and you will see lots of them. If you stand on any of the bridges, you are likely to see shoals of fish close to the bankside, and it can be quite an impressive site. In addition to the street vendors, there are a few restaurants in the immediate area, such as 'Bubba's Grill' and 'Everything Good'
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How to get to Prajak Park
From Day and Night, turn right and turn right again at the bottom of the road, on to Prajak Sallapakon. Just go straight ahead, all the way up to the park. When you arrive at the park (in the south east corner), the quickest way to access the park is to turn right once again and walk along the side of the park until you see an entrance gate on the left.
By Songthaew Songthaew buses 7 and 14 depart from Central Plaza and go close to Nong Prajak Park, passing the City Pillar Shrine and Chinese Shrine. Hop off as the bus turns left just past these shrines. The cost should be no more than 10 baht, each way. The number 16 goes to the north of Prajak Park, and runs along the northern bank of the reservoir, via the Phon Phi Sia Road |