Temples Near Udon Thani - Wat Phu Thong Thep Nimit
Following several years of construction Wat Phu Thong Thep Nimit was completed and opened to the public sometime in July 2019. Just how much further development is to follow remains to be seen. At present the grounds are very basic with a large, white Buddha statue being the only feature here, but what an impressive feature it is.
The statue is perched on the top of a small hill, some 30 metres above the road level at the entrance. While there is a road that goes around the statue and uphill to what will eventually be a car park, it is not complete now and the only access to the statue is by 178 steps that go up the hill. The steps are guarded by a pair of large, green and red Naga Snakes of course. The first 20 or so steps are quite gradual but those higher up the hill are steeper.
The statue is perched on the top of a small hill, some 30 metres above the road level at the entrance. While there is a road that goes around the statue and uphill to what will eventually be a car park, it is not complete now and the only access to the statue is by 178 steps that go up the hill. The steps are guarded by a pair of large, green and red Naga Snakes of course. The first 20 or so steps are quite gradual but those higher up the hill are steeper.
Once you reach the top you are free to explore all areas where you will find the typical gongs and bells etc. Both at the upper level, and the level below, there are rooms for prayers and naturally decorated with gold leaf, statues and floral decorations. if you enter any of these rooms please remember to remove your shoes before entering. there are no other dress restrictions in place.
Wat Phu Thong Thep Nimit
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Wat Phu Thong Thep Nimit
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Wat Phu Thong Thep Nimit
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Wat Phu Thong Thep Nimit
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Wat Phu Thong Thep Nimit
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Wat Phu Thong Thep Nimit
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If you want to get a basic understanding of the statues you will see in the temples, visit our Buddha Statue Meanings page.
How to get to Wat Pa Phu Khon
Wat Phu Thong Thep Nimit is easy enough to find and is visible from a good distance as you approach the site.
From Udon Thani, take route 216 to the west, passing Big C and Tesco retail stores. A little beyond Tesco, when you see Cafe Amazon on the right hand side, a little further down the road, turn right on to route 2316 and follow this road all the way to Ban Lub Wai Pa Pham. In this village you will a signpost for Nong Saeng on the right, take this road and follow until the next turn to the right. Now follow this road until you reach the next village and follow the signpost for Phu Foi Lom and a few hundred metres down this road, on the right you will see a green sign with an image of the Buddha statue; turn right here and you will find the site.
The journey should take 35 to 40 minutes
GPS Co-ordinates 17.407016, 102.766056
From Udon Thani, take route 216 to the west, passing Big C and Tesco retail stores. A little beyond Tesco, when you see Cafe Amazon on the right hand side, a little further down the road, turn right on to route 2316 and follow this road all the way to Ban Lub Wai Pa Pham. In this village you will a signpost for Nong Saeng on the right, take this road and follow until the next turn to the right. Now follow this road until you reach the next village and follow the signpost for Phu Foi Lom and a few hundred metres down this road, on the right you will see a green sign with an image of the Buddha statue; turn right here and you will find the site.
The journey should take 35 to 40 minutes
GPS Co-ordinates 17.407016, 102.766056
