Ubon Ratchathani Travel Program, 3 Days 2 Nights, December 3 – 5, 2564 (2021)

Wat Pa Pak Dome (Wat Pak Dome Thepnimit) is located where the Lam Dom River meets the Mun River. The highlight of this temple is the magnificent Naga sculpture, Thana Mun Nakharat, which is both grand and beautiful.

(Approx. 50 km from Ubon city, travel time 1 hour)

Wat Don That: Pay respects at the stupa of Luang Pu Sao. Located on an island surrounded by lush forest, this temple is well known to the people of Isan because Phra Khru Wiwek Phutthakit (Luang Pu Yai Sao Kantasilo), a grand master of the Vipassana meditation tradition and revered pioneer of the Thai Forest Tradition, is deeply venerated by locals and was the teacher of Ajahn Mun Bhuridatto.

(Approx. 20 km from Wat Pa Pak Dome, travel time approx. 20 minutes)

Wat Tham Khuha Sawan stands out with its giant ASEAN gong visible from afar, the exquisitely beautiful Phra Tham Chedi Sri Trai Phum, and Khuha Sawan Cave, which houses the incorruptible body of Luang Pu Khamkhaning Chulamani, a renowned meditation master and the founder of this temple. Visitors can also enjoy scenic views of the Mekong River from the temple's viewpoint.

(Approx. 25 km from Wat Don That, travel time approx. 30 minutes)

Lunch at Phae Araya, a well-known floating restaurant in Khong Chiam district that has been operating for many years, known for its fresh food—especially Mekong river fish, a renowned specialty of Khong Chiam.

(Approx. 3 km from Wat Tham Khuha Sawan, travel time 5 minutes)

Wat Khong Chiam & Two-Color River Viewpoint

- Wat Khong Chiam (or Wat Ban Dan Kao), Khong Chiam District, Ubon Ratchathani Province, is located where the Mekong and Mun Rivers meet, near the Two-Color River viewpoint. It is an ancient temple with fascinating architecture and historical artifacts to explore.

Approx. 400 meters from the restaurant, travel time 1 minute

Kaeng Tana: Around Kaeng Tana, the water current is swift and relatively deep, featuring several underwater caves and various attractions, including Don Tana, an island in the middle of the Mun River, and the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in Thailand.

(Approx. 8 km from Wat Khong Chiam, travel time 15 minutes)

Sirindhorn Dam: In addition to its benefits for irrigation, agriculture, and hydroelectric power generation, it is also a popular tourist attraction featuring the world's largest floating hybrid solar farm.

(Approx. 25 km from Kaeng Tana, travel time 25 minutes)

The Glowing Temple simulates the environment of the Himavanta Forest or Mount Kailash. At the hilltop, the gilded ordination hall stands majestically. The highlight of the temple is admiring the vibrant green glow of the Kalpavriksha tree mural on the rear wall of the ordination hall at night.

(Approx. 15 km from the dam, travel time 15 minutes)

Dinner at Phae Araya by the dam

(Approx. 7 km from Wat Phu Phrao, travel time 10 minutes)

(Transfer to hotel, approx. 90 km, travel time 1.30 hours)

Pha Taem is considered the highlight of visiting Ubon Ratchathani. Catch the sunrise in the morning, then take a walk to see the 4000-year-old historic rock paintings and marvel at Sao Chaliang, a rock sculpture crafted by nature.

(Approx. 90 km from Ubon Ratchathani, travel time: 1.30 hours)

Wat Tham Wang Pha Phayanakharat: Local villagers believe that this temple was once the cave of the Naga King, where the cave entrance was blocked by a rockslide decades ago.

(Approx. 6 km from Pha Taem, travel time: 15 minutes)

- Memory Cafe at Kaeng Phisamai

- Lunch at Kaeng Phisamai

(Approx. 4 km from the temple, travel time: 10 minutes)

Sam Phan Bok boat trip

Sam Phan Bok is a rock reef that emerges in the middle of the Mekong River during low water levels. These rock reefs feature numerous basins of various sizes carved out by swirling water currents. With more than 3,000 basins counted, and the local word for "basin" being "bok," this is how it came to be known as Sam Phan Bok.

(Approx. 70 km from Kaeng Phisamai, travel time: 1.10 hours)

Hat Chom Dao: Hat Chom Dao is an expansive rocky beach and reef stretching hundreds of meters. Just like Sam Phan Bok, these uniquely shaped rock formations are submerged beneath the Mekong River during the flooding season. The swirling currents erode the rocks into countless small and large basins, creating striking natural rock sculptures that inspire the imagination.

(Approx. 25 km from Sam Phan Bok, travel time: 25 minutes)

Khemarat Walking Street: Upon arriving in Khemarat district, you will experience the unique charm of rustic wooden houses and vintage riverside shops along the Mekong. Some buildings are nearly 200 years old, perfect for strolling and taking photos along the way.

(Approx. 40 km from Hat Chom Dao, travel time: 40 minutes)

Dinner at Dong Phaniang Restaurant, serving delicious Isan cuisine in a lovely atmosphere right by the Mekong River.

Drop-off at your hotel, approx. 120 km from Khemarat to Ubon Ratchathani

(Travel time: 2 hours)

Wat Sa Prasan Suk features a unique ordination hall built in the shape of the Suphannahong royal barge and adorned with ceramics. It houses the Luang Pu Bunmi Museum and Viharn Klang Nam Reua Tham Nakharat (floating pavilion on the Naga boat), built over the water atop a boat-shaped Naga with a 5-headed Naga at the bow.

(Approx. 10 km from downtown, travel time: 20 minutes)

Wat Nong Pah Pong was founded on March 8, 2497 (1954) by the venerable Luang Pu Chah Subhaddo, a deeply revered Buddhist master. Luang Pu Chah dedicated himself to establishing this monastery as a sanctuary for meditation and mental training for the true cessation of suffering.

(Approx. 22 km from Wat Sa Prasan Suk, travel time: 30 minutes)

Lunch at Chomchan Restaurant, another restaurant with great atmosphere offering a wide variety of menu choices. Food is served very quickly, with plenty of drink options, great flavor, and reasonable prices.

(Approx. 12 km from the temple, travel time: 20 minutes)

Wat Thung Si Mueang was historically a temple where various craftsmanship skills were taught to townspeople. Significant religious structures include Ho Trai Klang Nam, a scripture repository built over water housing palm-leaf manuscripts and the Tripitaka in a blended Thai, Burmese, and Lao architectural style, and Ho Phra Phutthabat, enshrining a replica of the Buddha's footprint and Phra Chao Yai Ong Ngoen.

(Approx. 3 km from the restaurant, travel time: 5 minutes)

Wat Maha Wanaram, or Wat Pa Yai, is an ancient royal monastery in Ubon Ratchathani province. Enshrined inside is Phra Chao Yai In Paeng, the sacred Buddha statue revered by the people of Ubon Ratchathani. (Approx. 500 meters from the temple, travel time: 2 minutes)

Wat Supattanaram features an ordination hall with blended Thai, Vietnamese, and French architecture. It enshrines Phra Phuttha Sapphanyuchao, a sandstone Buddha statue sheltered by the Naga, a replica of Phra Phuttha Sihing, and Phra Kaeo Khao Phet Namkhang, one of the sacred crystal Buddhas of Ubon Ratchathani.

(Approx. 2 km from the temple, travel time: 5 minutes)

Wat Phra That Nong Bua is home to Phra That Chedi Si Maha Pho (or Phra That Nong Bua), a grand stupa modeled after the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, India, where the Buddha attained enlightenment. Built in 2500 B.E. (1957) to mark the 25th century of Buddhism, it enshrines holy Buddha relics for worship.

(Approx. 6 km from Wat Supat, travel time: 15 minutes)

Souvenir shopping: Vietnamese pork roll (moo yor) and silk. When visiting Ubon, don't miss the souvenirs, especially moo yor, Ubon's famous specialty.

- Before traveling back, enjoy dinner at Indochine Restaurant, serving delicious Vietnamese food that everyone visiting Ubon must try.

- Airport transfer

- Note: Times may vary depending on the situation.