The area of Lake Nong Han in Udon Thani province of Thailand is rich in traditional temples and villages, with protected wetlands, lakes and farms . Participate in the giving of alms to monks, or enjoy a local "Puk Xieow" ceremony. Or fish at the large nearby lake and photograph original scenes & characters. The nearby village of Ban Chiang is a UNESCO protected site of an archeological dig of a 5,000 year old civilisation wihch lived here. Follow the famed Mekong river or visit the village of Na Kha, known for its hand-woven cloth. Na Yoong Nam Som Park has a 30 metre waterfall and there are pre-historic paintings on cliff faces at Phu Phra Bat Park.