Udon Thani Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre

Udon Thani


This cultural centre features a gorgeous garden, a tea shop and the Moral Museum, which has excellent displays about the history of the Chinese community in Udon Thani, Chinese culture and Confucius. A small Chinese orchestra plays on Mondays and Tuesdays from 4pm to 7pm.


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