Isan Private Tour (Ubon - Kham Chanod): Kalasin - Udon Thani - Yasothon

Start by paying respects at “Wat Wang Kham,” located in Khao Wong District, Kalasin Province (approx. 3-hour journey). This temple was founded through the joint efforts of Phra Khru Sangwon Samadhiwat and the villagers of Ban Na Wi and nearby communities, developing it into an attractive destination. Its crown jewel is “Sim Tai Mueang Wang,” an exquisitely crafted ordination hall hailed as a new “Unseen” landmark of Kalasin. The distinctive feature of Wat Wang Kham's ordination hall is that it is modeled after Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage town in Lao PDR, reflecting the Lan Xang architectural style that influenced Isan. Scaled down slightly, it incorporates fine details such as a pediment enshrining the royal emblem commemorating HM Queen Sirikit, and the rear of the sim adorned with a beautifully decorated Bodhi tree motif. We then take you to lunch at Kham Chanot.

Travel to “Kham Chanod” or “Wang Nakhin Kham Chanod” (travel time approx. 3 hours), believed to be a sacred and mystical realm of the Naga, deeply revered by the people of Udon Thani and upper Isan. Kham Chanod is like a floating island filled with Chanod trees. Kham Chanod Forest is featured in local folklore as the dwelling place of Grandfather Srisuttho, Grandmother Sripathumma, and mystical spirits. Upon entering Kham Chanod, you will feel the tranquil shade beneath a large Chanod palm forest stretching about 200 meters across the area. The Chanod tree is a unique palm resembling a hybrid of coconut, betel nut, and sugar palm trees, growing densely throughout the site. There are 2 shrines dedicated to Grandfather Srisuttho where visitors can worship and make sacred vows. Upon arriving at the entrance to Kham Chanod, you must take off your shoes at the designated shoe area, then walk across the Naga bridge leading into Kham Chanod Forest to make offerings with a Naga Baisri tray. It is a revered sacred destination where people often come to pray for lottery numbers and good fortune, believing that those blessed with luck will have their wishes fulfilled. Afterwards, travel to Mueang Udon Thani District, enjoy dinner and socializing, and check in to your hotel.

We will take you shopping at “Ban Chiang Community,” an ancient community recognized as a World Heritage Site. It features a walking street with souvenir shops and local OTOP stalls, open daily from 08.00-16.30 hrs. The standout products are undoubtedly the Ban Chiang pottery, admired for its unique and beautiful patterns, as well as Ban Chiang woven textiles—traditional local fabrics passed down through generations—indigo-dyed fabrics, and colorful local textiles. Prices range from a few hundred to thousands of baht, depending on the pattern and complexity of production. Additionally, there are small items such as bags, keychains, and bamboo khaen pipes available at affordable prices. The famous highlight is the prehistoric-style painted earthenware pot, which local villagers have creatively developed into various ceramic tableware and souvenirs, ranging from small pieces priced in the tens to larger pieces in the hundreds. We will have lunch at Wat Phra Phutthabat, Yasothon.

Afterward, we depart to pay homage to the largest white jade Buddha statue in Thailand at "Wat Phra Phutthabat Yasothon," located in Ban Nong Yang, Hua Mueang Subdistrict, Maha Chana Chai District, Yasothon Province (travel time is approximately 4 hours). Wat Phra Phutthabat Yasothon enshrines a sacred footprint of the Buddha and is considered an invaluable historical site of the province with a long history. Perched on a sand dune along the banks of the Chi River, it offers peaceful, serene, and scenic surroundings. It is distinguished by a white ordination hall with a blue roof, built in an exquisite applied-art style, featuring uniquely patterned stucco designs on its fences and balustrades. Inside, it enshrines the principal Buddha statue carved from white jade, measuring 2.31 meters across the lap and 3.7 meters in height, recognized as the "largest white jade Buddha statue in Thailand." Conclude the trip with memorable impressions as we transfer you back to your designated destination.

(This itinerary is subject to change as appropriate.)