A soft fresh breeze played across the lake, and our pontoon’s canopy offered us shade from the late morning sun. The lake is quiet, apart from the low humming of other boats’ motors here and there. We had a peaceful stay on the water, but we can imagine that it would have been made complete if we had brought along food and drink for a picnic while enjoying the scenery.
When is the Best Time to Visit the Red Lotus Sea?
The Red Lotus Sea showcases its beauty during Thailand’s cool season, but the peak blooms occur from beginning of December to the end of February. The best time of day to see the lotus blossoms is between 6:00 am until 11:00 am or 12:00 pm.
Where is the Red Lotus Sea?
This attraction is located in Kumphawapi district of the Udon Thani province. Signs for the Red Lotus Sea written in Thai (ทะเลบัวแดง) can be seen as you drive on Route 2 (Mittraphap Road) between Udon Thani and Khon Kaen. Turn at road marker 28 km and follow the signs across the railroad tracks, making several turns before arriving at the lake. The drive is roughly 50 km or 1 hour from the Udon Thani Airport.