General Information
Ubon Ratchathani
has been a well established community for hundreds
of years. Relatively unknown to the most tourists,
the province boasts a number of natural wonders, cultural
and historical attractions, national parks, silk producing
shops, etc.
The province is
renowned for its strong Buddhist tradition, particularly
the practice of forest-dwelling monks and the ancient
Buddhist temples, which can still be seen throughout
the province today.
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A gateway
to Laos, Ubon Ratchathani is bordered to the east by
the Mekong River and Laos, to the south by Cambodia,
to the west by Yasothon and Sisaket Provinces and to
the north by Amnat Charoen Province. The provincial
capital is approximately 630 kilometers northeast of
Bangkok.
The province is unique
in its folk culture, which is expressed in the indigenous
cuisine, handicrafts, such as silk and cotton products,
basketry, and bronze-ware, and traditional events such
as the Candle festival held every July. There are natural
beauties and historical sites including the 4,000 years
old rock formation, prehistoric rock paintings, national
parks, waterfalls, and the two-colored river, etc.
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