Ubon Ratchathani Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Ubon Ratchathani province, Thailand
About Ubon Ratchathani
Ubon was founded on the northern bank of the Mun River by a group of Lao princes fleeingVientianein the late 1700s. They applied for King Taksin's protection, duly granted in 1779 along with the city's new name, meaning "Royal City of the Lotus". Modern-day Ubon was a U.S. air base during the Vietnam War and grew rapidly at the time, but little has happened since then. The town of Warin Chamrap, on the south bank of the river, is effectively a suburb of Ubon these days. The sleepy Ubon office of theTourist Authority of Thailand(264/1 Khuan Thani Rd) is worth a visit to pick up useful English maps of the town and nearby provinces. Basic English spoken. Open daily 08:30-16:30.
Top Attractions in Ubon Ratchathani
Explore the best things to see and do in Ubon Ratchathani:
- ★Annamese Lion Pulpit at Ban Chi Thuan
- ★Ban Kan Lueang Archaeological Site
- ★Ban Pa-ao
- ★Candle Festival
- ★Dong Na Tham Forest
- ★Flower Festival
- ★Hat Khu Duea
- ★Illuminated Boat Procession
Where to Eat in Ubon Ratchathani
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴126 Cafe Ubon
- 🍴Muen Thip
- 🍴Peppers Restaurant & Bakery
- 🍴Spago Original Italian Pizza
- 🍴The Outside Inn
Where to Stay in Ubon Ratchathani
- 🏨28 Rachabutr Hostel
- 🏨Bua Boutique Hotel
- 🏨Laithong Hotel
- 🏨Nap@Mun hostel
- 🏨Nevada
- 🏨Phadaeng Hotel
Ubon Ratchathani Travel Guide Sections
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