08 January,2009 (Thu)  


 

 


Udon Rachathani

Wat Thung Si Muang

Is renowned for its traditional wooden Ho Trai scripture repository, with an intricately carved gable, in the middle of a pond. The monastic hall of Wat Thung Si Muang houses beautiful mural paintings depicting episodes from Buddhist literature and scenes of local everyday life.

Ubon Rachathani National Museum

Once the province's City Hall, put on exhibition the province's history geological features of the Northeast, discovered artifacts, and local handiworks like basketry, brass, traditional hand-woven fabric, and local musical instruments. The museum is open daily except Monday and Tuesdays.

Khong Chiam

Is a district overlooking the Meklong River and is located so kilometers from Ubon Ratchathani, A hired boat is available here to go to Kaeng Tana cataract and to go sightseeing at Mae Nam Song Si or the bicolour river where the Mekhong and Mun Rivers meet.

Candle Festival

Held annually at the beginning of Buddhist Lent in July in Thung Si Muang, the festival's planned 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.