Ubon Ratchathani
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Keep Connected
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Introduction
Ubon Ratchathani is best known as the gateway between Thailand and southern Laos due to the nearby border crossing at Chong Mek. There are some nice restaurants in this quiet city, although much of the accommodation leaves a little to be desired. You'll often be richly rewarded by aimlessly exploring the city.
Sights and Activities
- Ubon National Museum
- Thung Si Meuang Park - just north of the museum.
- Ubon Cultural Centre
- Wat Si Ubon Rattanaram - houses the 7cm tall Topaz Buddha (or Phra Kaew Busarakham).
- Wat Thung Si Meuang - here you'll find a stilted library sitting in the middle of a pond!
- Wat Jaeng - contains a charming chapel.
- Wat Phra That Nong Bua - very similar to the Mahabodhi stupa in Bodhgaya, India.
- Wat Ban Na Muang.
- Wat Pa Nanachat - worth visiting simply for the English-speaking monks who can answer all your questions about Buddhism.
- Many small night markets.
Events and Festivals
- Candle Parade - July - Outside Thung Si Meuang Park.
- Rocket Festival (Bun Bang Fai) - 2nd weekend of May - Yasothon, 100km northwest of Ubon Ratchathani.
Getting There
By Plane
By Train
Frequent sleeper trains to and from Bangkok.
By Car
By Bus
Frequent day buses to and from Mukdahan and VIP night buses to/from Bangkok.
By Boat
Eat
- Boon Ni Yon Uthayan - BL - Vegetarian buffet.
- Kai Yang Wat Jaeng - L - Isan.
- Khrua Ruen Pae - LD - Floating restaurant.
- U-Bake - LD.
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changton Residence | 216 Suriyatra Rd. | Hostel | 70 |
| Krungtong Hotel | 152 Srinarong Rd., Muang | Hotel | 60 |
Mid-Range
Upscale
Keep Connected
Internet
Internet Pirch - 10B/hour - 09.00-23.00.
Phone
See also International Telephone Calls
Post
Post Office - Th Si Narong - MON-FRI 08.30-16.30 - SAT-SUN 09.00-12.00.
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