Ubon Ratchathani – often called the “Royal Lotus City”, is one of the largest and most culturally rich provinces in Northeastern Thailand (Isan). Located on the banks of the Mun River and bordering Laos and Cambodia, it serves as a gateway to the “Emerald Triangle.”

Highlights

• Pha Taem National Park – famous for dramatic cliffs overlooking the Mekong River and prehistoric rock paintings over 3,000 years old.

• Wat Phra That Nong Bua – a striking, golden, square-shaped chedi unique to Ubon.

• Candle Festival (Khao Phansa) – Thailand’s most spectacular candle parade, marking the start of Buddhist Lent.

• Wat Sirindhorn Wararam (Glow-in-the-Dark Temple) – stunning modern temple with luminous tree murals at night.

• Wat Nong Pah Pong – a world-renowned forest monastery founded by Ajahn Chah, a meditation master.