Visiting Red Lotus Sea in Udon Thani

Located in the district of Kumphawapi, Udon Thani province, ‘Red Lotus Sea’ is home of varieties of fishes, different species of birds and diversities of aquatic plants. After the rainy season millions of lotuses (or red water lillies) grow with wild abandon across the reservoir. They are best seen in December-January but will last until March. The best time to see them is in the morning from about 6 a.m. to 11a.m. before the sun becomes too strong and the flowers start to close up again. During the visit, visitors will witness carpets of red water lilies cover the surface of the water, turning it into a romantic fairytale-like attraction so called, “Red Lotus Sea”. Every year, ‘The Red Lotus Sea’ will showcase its beauty to tourists from the beginning of December to the end of February. The Red Lotus Sea Festival will also be held at the nearby Wat Bandiem, Chiang Wae, Kumphawapi, Udon Thani. For those interested in visiting ‘The Red Lotus Lake’, please contact Kumphawapi District Office at Tel. 042 – 325 – 496, 042 – 326 – 436 or TAT (Tourism Authority of Thailand) Udon Thani Branch at Tel. 042 – 325 – 496, 042 – 326 – 436.

For further information about ‘The Red Lotus Lake’, please contact:

– Kumphawapi District Office at Tel. 042 – 325 – 496, 042 – 326 – 436 or TAT (Tourism

Authority of Thailand) Udon Thani Branch at Tel. 042 – 325 – 496, 042 – 326 – 436.

Boat Timetable to ‘The Red Lotus Lake’

– Starting from 06.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. at Wat Bandiem Temple pier, Chiang Wae, Kumphawapi, Udon Thani

Boat Service

– Small Boat (2-3 seats) 150 Baht per ride

– Big Boat (6-10 seats) 600 Baht per ride

– Time of Ride (Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes)

– Best time to visit ‘Red Lotus Sea’ (from 06.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.) and Fish and Birdwatching at Nong Han

Fresh Water Lake (for daylong)

To enjoy your boat trip to 10,000 Rai of water lilies carpet with a scrumptious breakfast on board, please contact   Ms. Khunkaew Saengnarngchon, Head of Ban Diam Home Stay Enterprise at 086 222 2486, Ms. Puangthong Udchachon, Head of Chiang Wae Home Stay Enterprise and Mr. Praisith Sukarom at 089 3950 087, 083 349 5673 or Mr. Anake Nualchaidee at 081 769 6031.

***Prices may be changed at any time without further notice