Ubon Ratchathani is a large province in the Northeast of Thailand,
dating back to more than 200 years old. Ubon Ratchathani has many interesting
and beautiful places to visit such as Pha Taem National Park, which is famous
for its prehistoric rock paintings, Sam Pan Boak or the Grand Canyon of
Thailand, Huai Sai Yai Waterfall, one of the most beautiful waterfalls of
Northeastern Thailand, Kaeng Saphuee Public park, Wat Tham Khuha Sawan, and Wat
Phrathat Nong Bua.
For those who are enthusiastic about local festivals, the Candle
Festival on Khao Phansa Day is the most important event of the province, in
which huge and elaborately carved candles are paraded throughout the city.
Popular souvenirs from Ubon Ratchathani include hand-woven cotton cloth,
loincloth, silk cloth, folk pattern pillows, and brass wares. For food lovers,
white pork sausage, Thai sweet sausage, and northeastern-style fermented
sausage are the must try.
Located on the banks of the Mun River, Ubon Ratchathani is a large,
provincial capital city whose History dates back around two centuries,
officially in 1780 when King Taksin the Great appointed the region’s first
ruler and awarded the city its name. The city was governed by four
semi-autonomous rulers until 1882 when it was appointed a governor as part of
the Kingdom Siam.
Located in the lower region of Northeastern Thailand, 629 kilometers
from Bangkok, Ubon Ratchathani province features plateaus and mountain ranges
with the Mun River running through the middle. Sandstone cliffs along the
Mekong River serve as a natural border between Thailand and Laos. This region,
where Ubon Ratchathani borders both Cambodia and Laos and the Mekong flows into
Cambodia has been coined “the Emerald Triangle” in recognition of its
magnificent green landscapes. Adding to Ubon Ratchathani’s natural appeal, Phu
Chong Nayoi and Pha Taem national parks are two of Isan’s most unspoiled and
unvisited natural preserves.
Ubon Ratchathani province features plateaus and mountain ranges with the
Mun River running through the middle. The region where Ubon Ratchathani borders
both Cambodia and Laos has been coined “the Emerald Triangle” in recognition of
its magnificent green landscapes. Adding to Ubon Ratchathani’s natural appeal,
Phu Chong Nayoi and Pha Taem National Parks are two of Isan’s most unspoiled
and unvisited natural preserves. Ubon Ratchathani, the north-east's largest
city, is also a wonderful place to witness the annual candle festival, a
charming Buddhist celebration.
