Udon Thani was one of the biggest US air bases during the Vietnam War, and it is now home to one of Thailand's largest expat populations. As such, the city offers plenty of Western amenities, but most of the area's best attractions require a day trip into the surrounding countryside. The Bronze Age excavations at Ban Chiang are the most visited site in the area, but there are plenty of other fascinating sights as well, including the silk-weaving village of Ban Nak Ha, a large orchid farm, and the mysterious sandstone rock formations found in Phu Phrabat National Park.
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