The city itself is not a main attraction for me but the village of Ban Chiang is. It is known to be the earliest archaeological site in S.E. Asia and listed as a UNESCO heritage site. There are many web sites providing background info on this.
A detour to Uborat Dam off Hwy 2, 50Km from the Ubon Ratchasima (Korat) city. It is named after the Princess Uboratna.
An intricately designed display item at hotel.. appears to me it has Laotian influence than Thai
Even the flowers arrangement seem to be different from traditional Thai.
Flowers garlands sold by street stalls.
We finally reached Ban Chiang which is about 50km outside Udon Thani. A new museum is under construction and a temporary one exhibited many artifacts.
The excavation site is actually on a temple ground.
Ban Chiang pottery unearthed here has its distinctive style.. it is being duplicated as tourists souvenirs; skillfully painted by vendors.
Motorized tricycle up north are different in design too.
Images of temple we passed on the way. Interesting gate design with Wheel of Karma encircled by 2 Nagas.
A fruit stall at a sleepy town.. most of them fell asleep. One customer picked her purchase, weighed it and leave money on table. How's that to run a business!
Pick up transport is among my favorite photo subjects.
