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This province is a major commercial centre
in the Northeast due to its proximity to Laos and Cambodia.
It was an American airbase during the Vietnam War and has
continued to grow in prosperity since then. The town is renowned
for its superbly carved wax candles that are paraded through
town at the beginning of Buddhist Lent.
The National Museum gives a good insight into the history
of the province, displaying Khmer and Thai artifacts as well
as local handicrafts, traditional costumes and pictures of
farm life. Its most notable temples include Wat Tung Sri Muang,
housing a Buddha footprint, a marvellous old wooden library
and erotic wall paintings. Wat Supatanaram has an open-air
museum displaying some. Chinesestyle Buddhas and priceless
frescos, while Wat Nong Bua is the only temple in Thailand
with a Buddha gaya-style pyramidal stupa.
Outside of town, Wat Nong Pa Phong is the forest temple founded
by Phra Acharn Cha, whose ashes are in the lovely chedi. Nearby
is Wat Pa Nanachat, the retreat begun by Acharn Cha as meditation
centre for foreign monks.
Khong Chiam is at the confluence of the Moon and Mekong rivers,
facing Laos. Here you can catch boats to the popular Tana
Rapids. To the north are the Pha Taem cliffs overlooking the
Mekong, with their famed prehistoric paintings.
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Kaeng Sa Peu Songkarn Festival
Kaeng Sa Peu Songkarn Festival is held yearly in April.
Villagers will splash water on each other and swim in the
Mun River. The festival also features local sports and northeastern
folk music.
 The
Candle Festival
The Candle Festival is the largest religious ceremony in
Ubon Ratchathani. It is celebrated yearly on Asalha Bucha
Day and Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent) Day in July. The ceremony
is held at Thung Si Muang and Chaturamuk Pavillion. At night,
there is entertainment to celebrate the Lent candles. The
reflection of lights on the candles creates a picturesque
effect during the festival.
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 Ubon
Ratchathani hotels Thailand
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Laithong Hotel
Welcome to Laithong Hotel, the 5 star and most modern hotel
in southern Isan, located in center of Ubonratchathani, the
"Lotus City". The hotel is situated in easy traveling
distance of Ubonratchathani International Airport and in close
proximity to essential facilities such as shops, markets,
banks, schools, hospital and the central business district.
And best of all, close to the stunning sunset over the "Mool
River" Laithong Hotel is committed to service excellence.
You can see the smiles of all hotel personnel, the efficient
room service and the faces of the friendly waiting staff.
(Rooms
and rates)
Address : 50 Pichitrangsan Road,
Naimuang,
Muang, Ubon Ratchathani 34000
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Tohsang Khongjiam Resort and Spa
Tohsang Khongjiam Resort is located on the bank of Mekong
river in Khongjiam, a district of Ubon Ratchathani. Our exclusive
location offers a complete natural beauty on the river where
morning brings picturesque sunrises. (Rooms
and rates)
Address : 66 Moo 7, Baan Huay-Mak
Tai,
Khongjiam, Ubon Ratchathani 34220
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Tohsang City Hotel
The Hotel is located right in the middle of a calm residential
area of the provincial capital of Ubon Ratchathani, which
is superbly suitable for travelers who call for a peaceful
and dignified stay after a hectic and long hard - working
day, It is within easy reach to all local attractions, natural
and historical sites, shopping areas including the famous
Indochina shopping arcade which located only a few minute
- walk away, as well as nightlife and entertainment districts
of the city (Rooms
and rates)
Address : 251 Palochai Road,
Ubon Ratchathani 34000
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