Places to visit in Ubon Ratchathani

What to see in Ubon Ratchathani

There are many interesting temples in Ubon Ratchathani. The most important one is probably the Wat Nong Bua unique in Thailand and strongly inspired by a famous temple in India. Otherwise, we suggest you visit Wat Tung Si Muang and its old library on stilts and Wat Ban Na Muang, a boat shaped temple. ANd if you want to relax, go have a dring at Ubon Ratchathani's bech (on the river).

Other visits suggestions in Ubon Ratchathani

• Wat Si Ubon Rattanaram
  with its marble room remaining of the marble Temple in Bangkok, it contains a topaz Buddha statue.

• Ubon Ratchathani National Museum
  It has collections of objects that trace the history of the province from prehistoric times to modern times (open from 9:00 - 16:00)

• Pha Taem National Park
  At the North-east of Ubon Ratchathani, this huge park contains many waterfalls and caves with over 3000 years old prehistoric paintings.

• Wat Pa Nana Chat
  where foreigners can follow Buddhist teaching. To get there take the red bus to Sisaket, il will frop you on the main road about 1 km from the temple.

• Wat Nong Pah Pong
  Monastery in the forest with one of the most revered Thai masters of meditation. 70 monks live there, there is a small museum and a chedi. To get there take the songthaew number 3 (pink), it will drop you on the main road about 3 km from the temple.

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