The Red Lotus Sea and Lisa It has become a widely talked-about tourist destination online after viral photos of Lisa Manoban as Amazing Thailand Ambassador for the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), promoting the Red Lotus Sea, which have been widely shared on social media.
Thairath Online takes you to get to know the "Red Lotus Sea," one of Thailand's most beautiful natural tourist spots. During the season, this location is adorned with pink and red lotus flowers covering the water's surface, especially appealing to nature photographers who should not miss this place and should find a chance to visit at least once. /
The Red Lotus Sea is situated at Nong Han Kumphawapi, Kumphawapi District, Udon Thani Province, in northeastern Thailand. Nong Han is a large natural freshwater swamp covering more than 36 square kilometers. It is surrounded by rich nature, including various fish species, many kinds of birds, and diverse aquatic plants. Especially in the winter season, the red lotus blooms across the area, making the water look like a stunning pink carpet.
The reason the Red Lotus Sea has become a famous tourist destination is due to its unique scenic views, especially at dawn when the lotus flowers are in full bloom. The beautiful light is perfect for photography and experiencing the tranquility of nature. Additionally, the local community has developed tourism by offering boat rentals to tour the Red Lotus Sea.
The best time to visit the Red Lotus Sea in Udon Thani is from November to March, especially early morning until noon, from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This is when the red lotus flowers fully open to the sunlight. They begin to close as the sun becomes stronger around midday. Tourists wishing to take boat tours around Nong Han can enjoy a relaxed ride, with boats available for hire to explore the Red Lotus Sea and its surrounding scenery.All day long,
/ the Red Lotus Sea in Udon Thani offers boat tours daily from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Each boat trip around Nong Han and the Red Lotus Sea lasts about 1.5 hours. For more information, contact the Kumphawapi District Office at 0 4233 4446 or the Chiang Wa Subdistrict Municipality Office at 0 4223 6022.
Traveling by plane involves flying into Udon Thani Airport, then renting a car or hiring a van/taxi to reach the Red Lotus Sea in Kumphawapi District, about 30–35 kilometers from Udon Thani city.
Traveling by train or bus means arriving at Udon Thani train station or bus terminal, then taking local transport or hiring a vehicle directly to the Red Lotus Sea in Kumphawapi District.
Traveling by private car involves driving from Udon Thani city along the main roads towards Kumphawapi District until reaching Ban Diam Pier, the boat departure point to see the Red Lotus Sea. You can also set your GPS to "Red Lotus Sea" on the map.Google Mapwill help you find it.
Information source:Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)