Travel guide for Ubon Ratchathani, the capital of Isaan province (northeast Thailand). Bordering Cambodia and Laos, Ubon Ratchathani is best known for its Candle Festival in July. The Mun River and the Mekong River shape the picturesque landscape. The city itself boasts an impressive number of temples. Buddhism is perhaps more prevalent here than in other Thai cities. From Ubon, you can take a bus to Pakse in Laos. All information on getting around Ubon Ratchathani can be found in our section "Getting Around Ubon Ratchathani".

Accommodation in Ubon Ratchathani: To make the most of Ubon Ratchathani, it's recommended to stay in a hotel or guesthouse near Thung Si Muang Park. Thanks to the adjacent night market, the area comes alive at night. Between the park and Wat Jaeng, you'll find numerous affordable accommodations. From here, you can easily reach most of the city's most interesting temples on foot, with the exception of Wat Phra That Nong Bua, the most important monument in Ubon Ratchathani. Alternatively, you can use songthaews (shared taxis). On Arsapon Road, not far from the temple, you'll also find several guesthouses and small hotels if you prefer to stay closer to Wat Phra That Nong Bua. I personally recommend the Phadaeng Hotel. Find accommodation in Ubon Ratchathani. Choose a destination: Amphawa Ayutthaya Bang Saphan Bangkok Buriram Cha Am Chachoengsao Chaiyaphum Chanthaburi Chiang Dao Chiang Khan Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Chonburi Chumphon Dan Sai Hat Yai Hua Hin Kalasin Kamphaeng Phet Kanchanaburi Khao Lak Khao Sok Koh Chang Koh Jum Koh Kood Koh Lanta Koh Larn Koh Lipe Koh Mak Koh Phangan Koh Phayam Koh Phi Phi Koh Samet Koh Samui Koh Sichang Koh Tao Koh Wai Krabi Lampang Lamphun Loei Lopburi Mae Hong Son Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Phanom Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Si Thammarat Nan Nang Rong Nong Khai Pai Pak Chong Pattaya Phang Nga Phang Nga Phayao Phetchabun Phetchaburi Phitsanulok Phrae Phuket Prachuap Khiri Khan Pranburi Railay Ranong Ratchaburi Rayong Roi And Samut Songkhram Sangkhlaburi Sattahip Sukhothai Surat Thani Surin Tak Trang Trat Ubon Ratchathani Udon Thani all categories from 300 THB to 500 THB from 500 to 1000 THB from 1000 to 2500 THB from 2500 to 5000 THB plus 5000 THB // Grey The prices that are not available in the city selection ("All prices" are always available) function findAccommodationCategories(citySelect) { var option=citySelect.options[citySelect.selectedIndex]; var price=parseInt(option ? option.getAttribute("data-price") : 0,10) || 0; var categories=citySelect.form.elements["categories"]; if(!categories) return; for (var i = 0; i < categories.options.length; i++) { var val = categories.options[i].value; categories.options[i].disabled = !(val == "all" || val == "-" || (Math.pow(2, parseInt(val, 10)) & price)); } } (function() { var forms = document.querySelectorAll("#form-accommodations form"); var form = forms[forms.length - 1]; if (form && form.elements["cities"]) findAccommodationCategories(form.elements["cities"]); })(); My Recommendations I am often asked which accommodations I recommend in Thailand. Here are my recommendations for Ubon Ratchathani. Phadaeng Hotel in Ubon Ratchathani (9/10) Book now More details The Outside Inn Hotel in Ubon Ratchathani (8.7/10) Book now More details The Goose Cafe and Hostel Ubon Hotel in Ubon Ratchathani (9.0/10) Book now More details View all accommodations in Ubon Ratchathani

Practical information about Ubon Ratchathani: There are several daily flights from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani Airport. You can also reach the city by bus or train. If you travel by train, we recommend taking a sleeper car on the night train. It's best to book your ticket in advance to be sure of availability (you can book online here). Within the city, there is a network of buses (songthaews) with fixed route numbers. Every year in July, the Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival takes place, during which giant wax figures are displayed in large pools. It is the largest festival of its kind in Thailand.

How do I get to Ubon Ratchathani? You can travel to Ubon Ratchathani from Bangkok by plane, train, or bus. Buses depart hourly from Mo Chit, Bangkok's northern bus station. The train journey is quite long, so a sleeper car on the night train is recommended. However, to guarantee a seat, you must book in advance. You can book online here. [arrow_circle_right] View all travel options to Ubon Ratchathani

What's the best way to get around Ubon Ratchathani? The city has a bus system with numbered songthaews. Each number has its own color and a fixed route. You can get a timetable for Ubon Thani's bus lines at the TAT office. The fare is a flat rate of 10 baht, regardless of distance. Line 2 goes to the train station, while lines 11, 3, and 2 go to the bus station. The only slight issue is that drivers often seem to ignore or be wary of tourists, and it can sometimes be difficult for foreigners to flag down a bus. Don't expect to get any information from the driver, especially not in English. Songthaews 1, 3, 10, and 11 go to the Ubon Ratchathani bus station, which is 4 km from the city center. Alternatively, there are plenty of tuk-tuks, samlaws, and metered taxis in Ubon. It's one of the provincial cities with the highest taxi density. A flat rate of 100 baht applies for the journey from the airport to the city. For longer distances, the driver must use the meter. Taxis and tuk-tuks are available in front of Ubon Hospital. Alternatively, you can use the Grab app (similar to Uber, although Uber is no longer available in Southeast Asia) to order a vehicle.

Candle Festival in Ubon Ratchathani: This festival usually takes place in July. More about the Candle Festival in Ubon Ratchathani

Other sights in Ubon Ratchathani: Thung Si Muang Park is the largest park in the city and is known for its imposing statue depicting a float from the famous Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival. In the evenings, the night market takes place right next to the park, offering inexpensive food. Wat Jaeng houses one of the oldest ordination rooms in the province and is a well-preserved example of religious architecture from the Isan region. Wat Maha Wanaram, also known as Wat Phra Yai, the Temple of the Great Buddha, is particularly worth visiting for its large seated Buddha statue, the most revered statue in Ubon Ratchathani. Wat Ban Na Muang is one of the most interesting temples in Ubon Ratchathani. It is remarkable because both the ubosot (banqueting hall) and the viharn (banqueting hall) are built on replicas of river barges. Wat Tai Beach offers a beautiful view of the Mun River and invites visitors to eat, drink, and perhaps even swim. Wat Si Pradu (★★★★) This temple is not very well-known, but well worth seeing for its colorful murals in the viharn. Sam Pan Bok (★★★★), the Grand Canyon of Siam, is an impressive desert and rock landscape with thousands of sinkholes, 120 km from Ubon Ratchathani. An exotic and unique natural spectacle in Thailand. Hat Salung (★★★) is a small sandbar on the Mekong River on the border between Thailand and Laos. It is usually included in the Sam Pan Bok itinerary. Wat Tham Khuha Sawan (★★★★) This temple near Khong Chiam, 80 km east of Ubon Ratchathani, offers a breathtaking view across the Mekong River with Laos on the opposite bank. It houses a huge Buddhist gong and a cave where the body of the founding monk is very well preserved in a glass coffin.

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