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Must-see places in Ubon Ratchathani
Things to see and do 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).Map of sights in Ubon Ratchathani
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Must-visit places in Ubon Ratchathani
Wat Phra That Nong Bua
วัดพระธาตุหนองบัวMy opinion : 5/5
Certainly one of the curiosities to be discovered in Ubon Ratchathani, this unique temple of this kind in Thailand is located on the outskirts of the city. It is a copy of the Mahabodhi Bodhgaya in India.
Wat Thung Si Muang
วัดทุ่งศรีเมืองMy opinion : 5/5
This temple is mainly famous for its wooden library on stilts.
Wat Sirindhorn Wararam (Wat Phu Prao)
วัดสิรินธรวรารามภูพร้าวMy opinion : 5/5
This small temple 1h30 drive from Ubon Ratchthani is particularly photogenic at dusk when the phosphorescent paintings of its rear facade are revealed. Not easy to photograph but beautiful !Find a room in Ubon Ratchathani
Other places worth visiting in Ubon Ratchathani
Sam Pan Bok
Wat Maha Wanaram
Wat Ban Na Muang
Hat Wat Tai Beach
Wat Si Pradu
Wat Tham Khuha Sawan
Wat Jaeng
Thung Si Muang Park
Hat Salung
More suggested visits 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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