Red Lotus Sea It has become a popular tourist destination online after viral photos of Lisa Manoban as the Amazing Thailand Ambassador for the Tourism Authority of Thailand promoting tourism at the Red Lotus Sea were widely shared on social media.
Thairath Online will introduce you to the " Red Lotus Sea ", one of Thailand's most beautiful natural attractions. During the tourist season, this spot is covered with pink and red lotus flowers across the water, making it a must-visit for nature photographers and those seeking to experience its beauty at least once.
The Red Lotus Sea is located at Nong Han Kumphawapi in Kumphawapi District, Udon Thani Province, in northeastern Thailand. Nong Han is a large natural freshwater swamp covering over 36 square kilometers, surrounded by rich nature including various fish species, numerous birds, and diverse aquatic plants. Especially in winter, the red lotuses bloom fully, turning the water surface into a stunning pink carpet.
The reason the Red Lotus Sea has become a famous tourist spot is its unique scenery unlike anywhere else, particularly early in the morning when the flowers are fully open. The beautiful light makes it perfect for photos and enjoying the peaceful nature. Local communities have also developed interesting tourism services, such as boat rentals to tour the entire Red Lotus Sea.
The best time to visit the Red Lotus Sea in Udon Thani is from " November to March ", especially in the early morning to noon from 6:00 to 11:00 a.m. because the red lotuses bloom fully to welcome the sunlight. The flowers start to close as the sun grows stronger after midday. For tourists wanting to take boat rides around Nong Han, there are rental boats offering relaxed tours of the Red Lotus Sea and its surroundings.These tours are available throughout the day.
In addition, the Red Lotus Sea in Udon Thani offers boat services daily from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Each boat tour takes about 1.5 hours. For more information, contact the Kumphawapi District Office at 0 4233 4446 or Chiang Wa Subdistrict Municipality Office at 0 4223 6022.
By plane : Fly to Udon Thani Airport, then rent a car or hire a van/taxi to travel to the Red Lotus Sea in Kumphawapi District (about 30–35 kilometers from downtown Udon Thani).
By train or bus : Arrive at Udon Thani train station or bus terminal, then take local transport or hire a car directly to the Red Lotus Sea in Kumphawapi District.
By private car : From downtown Udon Thani, take the main highway toward Kumphawapi District until reaching Ban Diam Pier, the departure point for boats to tour the Red Lotus Sea, or use "ทะเลแดง" as a destination pin on your map.Google Mapis ready to use.
Information source:Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)