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Places
Of Interest Wat
Nong Bua
Peaceful and quiet, this is the only Buddhist monastery
in the country with a Buddhagaya-style stupa, itself
an extensive structure. Within the Stupa are several
important Buddha images.
Wat
Maha Wanaram
This ancient and principal temple of Ubon houses
the sacred Phra Chao Yai Indra Plang image, highly
revered by both the people of Ubon and neighboring
provinces.
Wat
Supattanaram
The first Buddhist monastery of the Dharmanyuthi
sect in Northeastern Thailand, Wat Supattanaram
is situated on the bank of the Mun River.
Built
in 1853 with an initial royal donation by King Rama
IV, it has as its principal image, the Phra Sapphanyu
Chao, which is greatly revered by both local people
and visitors.
The
Buddha Utthayan (Buddhist Park)
This home to the vast Phra Mongkon Ming Muang
image. Surfaced with gold mosaic tiles, this Buddha
image in Man Wichai posture is surrounded by shrubs
and bushes in the open air.
Wat
Pa Nanachat
This Wat is renowned for its meditation affairs
with a large number of foreign priests practising
there.
The
Kaeng Saphue
Splashing currents during dry season make a beautiful
scene over rocks and outcrops, although they are
completely immersed during the high-tide season.
Sirindhorn
Dam
One of the major multi-purpose dams in the Northeast,
the Sirindhorn is capable of producing an annual
73.5 million units of electricity.
Kaeng
Tana
The largest rapids of the Mun River, opposite Sirindhorn
Dam. It is worth visiting during the dry season.
Sao
Chaliang
This place is scattered with natural mushroom-like
piles of stone slabs with a large amount of shells
stuck in their texture. The area is believed by
geologists to be an old dried up seabed.
Pha
Taem and Pha Mon
Overlooking the Mekong river with a clear view
of Laos on the other side. On the cliffs' surface
are prehistoric paintings dating back 3,000-4,000
years, reflecting ancient ways of life of the people
who lived in the area. Figures of people, animals,
hands and geometric designs are also painted.
Candle
Festival
Held annually at the beginning of Buddhist Lent
in July, the festival's activities include the competition
of the candle "tree" which is divided into moulded
and carved categories. All candle "trees" will be
brightened up by the lights from many diverse entertainments
organized to celebrate them.
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