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      Ubon Ratchathani has been a well established community for hundreds of years. Relatively unknown to the most tourists, the province boasts a number of natural wonders, cultural and historical attractions, national parks, silk producing shops, etc.
     
      The province is renowned for its strong Buddhist tradition, particularly the practice of forest-dwelling monks and the ancient Buddhist temples, which can still be seen throughout the province today.
     
      A gateway to Laos, Ubon Ratchathani is bordered to the east by the Mekong River and Laos, to the south by Cambodia, to the west by Yasothon and Sisaket Provinces and to the north by Amnat Charoen Province. The provincial capital is approximately 630 kilometers northeast of Bangkok.
     
      The province is unique in its folk culture, which is expressed in the indigenous cuisine, handicrafts, such as silk and cotton products, basketry, and bronze-ware, and traditional events such as the Candle festival held every July. There are natural beauties and historical sites including the 4,000 years old rock formation, prehistoric rock paintings, national parks, waterfalls, and the two-colored river, etc.
     
     
      The Past
     
      Since the 10th century, Ubon Ratchathani, or simply Ubon, was part of the Khmer Empire until the Kingdom of Ayutthaya conquered it. Towards the end of the 18th century, Laotians immigrated to the northern banks of the Mun River and founded the provincial capital. The Laotian influence is evident in the architectural structure of some of the city's religious buildings. This incident was told in the provincial seal which features a pond with a lotus flower and leaves in a circular frame. It symbolizes the ancient community of the people who fled the massacre of King Siriboonsarn of Vientiane and came to settle in Nong Bua Lam Phu Province in 1779 during the reign of King Thonburi. This community was established as a province with the name Ubon Ratchathani Srivanalai in 1792 during the reign of King Rama I, the first king of the Chakri Dynasty.
     
      During the reign of King Rama V, Ubon Ratchathani was annexed to Lao Kao town. Later in 1899, the area was under the supervision of Northeastern Monthon, with Ubon Ratchathani serving as an administrative hub. In 1900, the name was changed to Monthon I-San. When the Monthon system was abolished, the city has become Ubon Ratchathani province. During the Vietnam War, Ubon encountered expansive growth due to its proximity to an American air base.
     
     
      The Present
     
      Today, the province is the largest and one of the most important provinces in northeastern Thailand. Due to the large number of fascinating temples dotting the city, Ubon is a place of pilgrimage at the beginning of Buddhist Lent. Aside from the numerous attractions, festivals and holidays are celebrated with a unique Ubon flair.
     
      Located in the Korat Basin about 68 meters (227 feet) above sea level, most of Ubon Ratchathani is a plateau sloping to the east to meet the Maekhong River, a border between Thailand and the Lao Peoples Democratic Republic. Other major rivers in the area are the Chee River, Moon River, Lum Saybok River, Lum Domeyai River and Lum Domenoi River. There are some high mountain ranges in the south such as Bantad Range and Phanom Dongrak Range which border Ubon Ratchathani and the Lao Peoples Democratic Republic and the Kingdom of Cambodia.
     
      The most important natural resource in Ubon Ratchathani is its forests, such as Teng-Rung forests, Red forests and mixed forests. In the province, there are 50 national preserved forests, 3 national parks, 2 botanical gardens, 1 wild life preservation area and 1 botanical park.
     
      There are highways and rail roads connecting different districts in Ubon Ratchathani with other provinces and there is one international airport located in Muang District.
     
      People of Ubon Ratchathani are engaged in activities related to agriculture and livestock raising. They are religious and still abide by tradition and culture. Locals usually dwell in groups of houses, speak their own dialects and practice their traditionally handed down cultures.
     
      The province covers 15,517 square kilometers and is divided into the following districts: Muang, Warin Chamrap, Det Udom, Buntharik, Na Chaluai, Nam Yuen, Phibun Mangsahan, Khong Chiam, Si Muang Mai, Trakan Phuet Phon, Khemarat, Mung Sam Sip, Khueang Nai, Kut Khaopun, Tan Sum, Pho Sai, Samrong, Sirindhorn, Don Mot Daeng, Thung Si Udom, Na Yia, Na Tan, Lao Suea Kok, Sawang Wirawong and Nam Khun.
Phu Chong Na Yoi National Park - Buntharik - Ubon Ratchathani

      This was declared as a national park on 1 June 1987. Covering an area of 687 sq. km over mountainous ....
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Kaeng Tana National Park - Khong Chiam - Ubon Ratchathani

      This park can be reached on two routes. The first route is by taking Highway No. 2222 where visitors ....
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Khong Chiam District - Khong Chiam - Ubon Ratchathani

      The Khong Chiam district overlooks the Mekhong River and is located 80 kilometers from Ubon Ratchath ....
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Maenam Song Si - Khong Chiam - Ubon Ratchathani

      Maenam Song Si or the Bi-colored River or the Mun Rivers alluvium, is the place where two rivers joi ....
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Namtok Saeng Chan - Khong Chiam - Ubon Ratchathani

      This waterfall is only 1 kilometer from Thung Na Muang Waterfall. This is a very beautiful waterfall ....
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Namtok Soi Sawan - Khong Chiam - Ubon Ratchathani

      This is a big waterfall cascading from two sides of steep cliffs about 20 metres high and is located ....
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Namtok Tat Ton - Khong Chiam - Ubon Ratchathani

      This waterfall is on Highway No. 2173, which is about 6 kilometers off Highway No. 217. This beautif ....
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Pak Mun Dam - Khong Chiam - Ubon Ratchathani

      Constructed from stone and reinforced with clay soil, this dam has a width of 17 metres and a length ....
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Sao Chaling - Khong Chiam - Ubon Ratchathani

      Sao Chaliang, which is 11 kilometers from Khong Chaim District on Highway 2112 is a place that is sc ....
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Tham Heo Sin Chai - Khong Chiam - Ubon Ratchathani

      This cave is on Highway No. 2222, about 7 kilometers before reaching Amphoe (district) Khong Chiam, ....
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Tham Muet - Khong Chiam - Ubon Ratchathani

      Tham Muet means dark cave. It is at Ban Sa Som, is a cave approximately 4 meters wide and 6 meters h ....
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Wat Tham Khuha Sawan - Khong Chiam - Ubon Ratchathani

      This temple is on Highway No. 222 about 6 kilometers before reaching Khong Chiam District. The templ ....
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Lion Pulpit at Ban Chi Thuan - Khueang Nai - Ubon Ratchathani

      Located in a sermon hall of Wat Si Nuan Saeng Sawang Arom, the pulpit was elaborately crafted in the ....
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Ban Kan Lueang Archaeological Site - Mueang - Ubon Ratchathani

      This is situated in Wat Ban Kan Lueang, 3 kilometers from the town along Highway No. 212. Turn right ....
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Ban Pa Ao - Mueang - Ubon Ratchathani

      This village is situated at Tambon Nong Khon, 18 kilometers from the city on Highway No. 23. At the ....
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Ban Tha Khong Lek - Mueang - Ubon Ratchathani

      This village is on Highway No. 226 (Ubon Ratchathani-Si Sa Ket Route) about 3 kilometers from the di ....
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Hat Khu Duea - Mueang - Ubon Ratchathani

      This is a sandy river shore on the Mun River bank about 12 kilometers from town. There are varieties ....
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Hat Wat Tai - Mueang - Ubon Ratchathani

      This is a sandy island in the middle of the Mun River. The island becomes larger than usual in summe ....
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The Stone Inscription at Phu Manat Cave - Mueang - Ubon Ratchathani

      This is believed to date back to the 12th or 13th Buddhist Century. This sandstone inscription recor ....
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Thung Si Muang - Mueang - Ubon Ratchathani

      This is a wide-open area in the middle of the city used as a recreation and festival celebration are ....
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Ubon Ratchathani Cultural Centre - Mueang - Ubon Ratchathani

      Located in Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University, the centre features several halls that display Isan ....
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Ubon Ratchathani National Museum - Mueang - Ubon Ratchathani

      This is on Khuean Thani Road. Built in 1918, the building was once used as the City Hall. It is rega ....
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Wat Ban Na Mueang - Mueang - Ubon Ratchathani

      Wat Ban Na Mueang is 5 kilometers from town. The temple has a very beautiful ordination hall built o ....
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Wat Buraparam - Mueang - Ubon Ratchathani

      This temple was once the residence of many famous monks who practiced meditation. Their statues, car ....
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Wat Chaeng - Mueang - Ubon Ratchathani

      Wat Chaeng, on Sapphasit Road in the municipal area, has one of the oldest ordination halls in the p ....
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Wat Maha Wanaram - Mueang - Ubon Ratchathani

      Wat Maha Wanaram, located on Sappasit Road, is an ancient temple in the city that enshrines the holy ....
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Wat Nong Bua - Mueang - Ubon Ratchathani

      This is the only temple in this province that has a rectangular Chedi, which is an imitation of Ched ....
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Wat Pa Nanachat - Mueang - Ubon Ratchathani

      This temple is approximately 15 kilometers from the province on the Ubon-Si Sa Ket route and is reno ....
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Wat Si Ubon Rattanaram - Mueang - Ubon Ratchathani

      This is a royal temple on Upparat Road beside the City Hall. The ordination hall is in the same styl ....
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Wat Supattanaram - Mueang - Ubon Ratchathani

      This is a royal temple of the Dhammayut Sect in the northeast. The temple, built in 1853 on the bank ....
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Wat Thung Si Muang - Mueang - Ubon Ratchathani

      This temple is located on Luang Road in the municipal area. The temple was built during the reign of ....
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Ban Kan Lueang Archaeological Site - Phibun Mangsahan - Ubon Ratchathani

      This is situated in Wat Ban Kan Lueang, 3 kilometers from the town along Highway No. 212. Turn right ....
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Ban Pa Ao - Phibun Mangsahan - Ubon Ratchathani

      This village is situated at Tambon Nong Khon, 18 kilometers from the city on Highway No. 23. At the ....
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Ban Tha Khong Lek - Phibun Mangsahan - Ubon Ratchathani

      This village is on Highway No. 226 (Ubon Ratchathani-Si Sa Ket Route) about 3 kilometers from the di ....
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Hat Khu Duea - Phibun Mangsahan - Ubon Ratchathani

      This is a sandy river shore on the Mun River bank about 12 kilometers from town. There are varieties ....
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Hat Wat Tai - Phibun Mangsahan - Ubon Ratchathani

      This is a sandy island in the middle of the Mun River. The island becomes larger than usual in summe ....
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The Stone Inscription at Phu Manat Cave - Phibun Mangsahan - Ubon Ratchathani

      This is believed to date back to the 12th or 13th Buddhist Century. This sandstone inscription recor ....
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Thung Si Muang - Phibun Mangsahan - Ubon Ratchathani

      This is a wide-open area in the middle of the city used as a recreation and festival celebration are ....
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Ubon Ratchathani Cultural Centre - Phibun Mangsahan - Ubon Ratchathani

      Located in Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University, the centre features several halls that display Isan ....
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Ubon Ratchathani National Museum - Phibun Mangsahan - Ubon Ratchathani

      This is on Khuean Thani Road. Built in 1918, the building was once used as the City Hall. It is rega ....
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Wat Ban Na Mueang - Phibun Mangsahan - Ubon Ratchathani

      Wat Ban Na Mueang is 5 kilometers from town. The temple has a very beautiful ordination hall built o ....
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Wat Buraparam - Phibun Mangsahan - Ubon Ratchathani

      This temple was once the residence of many famous monks who practiced meditation. Their statues, car ....
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Wat Chaeng - Phibun Mangsahan - Ubon Ratchathani

      Wat Chaeng, on Sapphasit Road in the municipal area, has one of the oldest ordination halls in the p ....
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Wat Maha Wanaram - Phibun Mangsahan - Ubon Ratchathani

      Wat Maha Wanaram, located on Sappasit Road, is an ancient temple in the city that enshrines the holy ....
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Wat Nong Bua - Phibun Mangsahan - Ubon Ratchathani

      This is the only temple in this province that has a rectangular Chedi, which is an imitation of Ched ....
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Wat Pa Nanachat - Phibun Mangsahan - Ubon Ratchathani

      This temple is approximately 15 kilometers from the province on the Ubon-Si Sa Ket route and is reno ....
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Wat Si Ubon Rattanaram - Phibun Mangsahan - Ubon Ratchathani

      This is a royal temple on Upparat Road beside the City Hall. The ordination hall is in the same styl ....
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Wat Supattanaram - Phibun Mangsahan - Ubon Ratchathani

      This is a royal temple of the Dhammayut Sect in the northeast. The temple, built in 1853 on the bank ....
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Wat Thung Si Muang - Phibun Mangsahan - Ubon Ratchathani

      This temple is located on Luang Road in the municipal area. The temple was built during the reign of ....
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Chong Mek Border - Thung Si Udom - Ubon Ratchathani

      Chong Mek is the boundary between Thailand and Laos that marks the end of Highway No. 217, which is ....
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Prasat Ban Ben - Thung Si Udom - Ubon Ratchathani

      This is a medium-sized Khmer stone castle found in Ubon Ratchathani. The whole compound consists of ....
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The Sirindhorn Dam - Thung Si Udom - Ubon Ratchathani

      This is about 70 kilometers from the city center on Highway No. 217. Turn right at the 71-km. marker ....
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Ban Tha Khong Lek - Warin Chamrap - Ubon Ratchathani

      The village is located on Highway No. 226 (Ubon Ratchathani Sri Saket), approximately 3 kilometres f ....
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Wat Nong Pa Phong - Warin Chamrap - Ubon Ratchathani

      Wat Nong Pa Phong is a mediation center with a quiet and peaceful atmosphere where a number of forei ....
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