🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026
Uttaradit town is compact. The walkable area clusters around the train station, the provincial hall, and the Nan River, and you can cover almost all of it on foot. It's even easier if you arrive by train, since you can start walking the moment you step off. We've laid the route out from morning to evening so you get the food, the temples, and a few spots to rest your eyes.
Start Early at the Market — Local Dishes Worth Trying
Mornings in Uttaradit start at the market. Uttaradit Municipal Market is the downtown morning market, a short walk from the train station, with bagged curries, seasonal produce, and stalls where you can sit and eat right there. If you're up a little later, Khlong Pho Market is a local-food hangout that younger residents like, with a wide spread of both savory dishes and sweets.
The dishes you'll want to try while you walk the market are the ones that are distinctly Uttaradit and easy to find all in one area. Here's our shortlist.
Khao Phan Phak
Thin steamed rice-flour sheets rolled around vegetables and egg, dressed with a well-balanced dipping sauce. It's a breakfast Uttaradit locals are attached to and hard to find outside the province. Try one plate and you'll understand why people miss it.
Mi Phan
Soft rice noodles rolled with vegetables and seasonings — similar to khao phan phak but with noodles instead of the rice sheet, eaten with a dipping sauce. Light but filling, perfect to eat as you wander the market.
Mi Sua
Thin Hokkien-Chinese noodles, either stir-fried or served in broth, with a flavor that leans salty with a touch of sweetness. It's another dish you'll spot at the stalls in the morning market.
Old-Style Coffee + Patongko
The bagged-coffee stalls in the morning market are still around. Order a hot coffee with freshly fried patongko (Thai doughnut sticks) and sip it next to the vendors — a morning scene you don't see often anymore.
Thai Sweets and Local Desserts
The market has stalls making fresh Thai sweets — khanom chan, khanom thuai, and seasonal desserts. Grab a few to snack on as you keep exploring.
Morning-market food sells out fast
Local stalls like khao phan phak tend to sell out before midday. If you're set on eating it, walk the market before 9am to find the best selection.
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Phraya Pichai Dab Hak Monument — The Heart of Town
If there's one spot you have to see in Uttaradit town, it's the Phraya Pichai Dab Hak Monument, standing proudly in front of the provincial hall. Phraya Pichai was a top general during the Thonburi era, born in Uttaradit and famous for his courage — earning the nickname 'Dab Hak' (the broken sword). Locals revere him as the province's hero. Pay your respects for a moment, then take a stroll around the grounds.
Next to the monument is the Nam Phi Steel Sword Museum, which tells the story of Nam Phi iron — the high-grade steel once used to forge weapons in ancient times. The highlight is the largest Nam Phi steel sword in the world, 9.24 meters long and weighing 450 kilograms. There's also the Phraya Pichai Shrine to pay respects at in the same area, so you can see it all in one stop.
- Location — In front of the Uttaradit provincial hall, right in town; easy to reach on foot or by motorbike taxi.
- Nam Phi Steel Sword Museum — In the same grounds; see the giant Nam Phi sword and the story of Nam Phi iron.
- Best time — Morning or evening when the sun is gentler; the open plaza is comfortable for walking and photos.
Wat Tha Thanon, Luang Pho Phet, and the Nan Riverside
Walk down from the provincial-hall area toward the Nan River and you'll reach Wat Tha Thanon on Samran Ruen Road in Tha It subdistrict — an old temple once called Wat Wang Tao Mo. It enshrines Luang Pho Phet, a Buddha image the people of Uttaradit hold in deep respect. Another standout is its Chinese pavilion-style viharn, lovely and unlike most temples. It's open for worship daily, 6am–6pm.
The temple sits right on the Nan River, so step out after paying respects and you'll find a quiet riverside corner with a cool breeze — a good place to rest your legs and watch the water flow through town. It's a spot most travelers haven't found, with the calm of a small town.
Dress for the temple
Wat Tha Thanon is a place of faith for locals. Dress modestly — no tank tops or short shorts — take your shoes off before entering the viharn, and keep your voice down inside the ordination hall.
Quiet Town Corners and a Cafe to Rest Your Legs
After a morning of walking, the afternoon is the time to find a spot to sit. Uttaradit town has small cafes tucked into its residential lanes, with a relaxed, uncrowded feel.
Cafe Lom Yen
A laid-back cafe in town with trees and a garden around it, like sitting at a relative's house up-country. The coffee and drinks are friendly on the wallet, and it's a good place to linger.
Uttaradit Train Station
The old station building is still in use, with a retro feel. Watch the trains roll through and take photos — it looks best in the morning and evening light.
Nan Riverside
The riverside walkway near Wat Tha Thanon is quiet and breezy, a good place to sit and watch the sunset after a full day of walking.
Evening Markets — If Your Timing Lines Up
If you're here on the right day, Uttaradit has evening markets to keep the eating going. Khlong Thom Market is the town's legendary night market, held every Wednesday and Saturday, roughly 4pm–9pm, with food, goods, and secondhand finds you can browse for a good while. And if you're around on a Sunday and want to head just outside town, Long Rak Lablae Market in Lablae district runs every Sunday, both morning and evening, with the bonus of the Lablae community atmosphere.
- Khlong Thom Market — Every Wednesday and Saturday, roughly 4pm–9pm, in the town center; great for grazing on snacks.
- Long Rak Lablae Market — Every Sunday in Lablae district, about 8 km from town; food plus community atmosphere.
- Borom At Market — In the Tha It area, known for breakfast, if you're starting your day around here.
Check market days before you go
Uttaradit's evening markets only run on certain days. If you're set on Khlong Thom Market or Long Rak Lablae Market, check that you'll be there on a Wednesday, Saturday, or Sunday so you don't miss it.
A Half-Day Uttaradit Town Walk — Route Sorted
If you only have half a day to a full day in town, here's a route that flows without backtracking — start in the morning and finish right at dusk.
Markets and local food
Monument and temple
Rest and quiet corners
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