00006 Buddhist temple in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
00006 Buddhist temple in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
The 3-headed elephant is the main entrance to the temple.
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Isan's second largest province (after Nakhon Ratchasima), Ubon Ratchathani province is bordered to the south by Cambodia and to the east by Laos, making it part of the so-called Emerald Triangle -- the forested (and well-mined) meeting point of Thailand, Cambodia and Laos. Ubon (as it is commonly known) is home to an eclectic mix of ethnicities, including Khmer, Laotians, Vietnamese and Thais who above all else have created an excellent food scene -- foodies will enjoy Ubon.
Ever since the Chong Mek/Vang Tao border crossing with Laos opened, there has been a steadily increasing trickle of tourists and independent travellers passing through Ubon. Before this border with southern Laos opened, Ubon Ratchathani was best known amongst those looking to practice their meditation with a few very well regarded forest wats in the province. Today, despite the fact that the province has a lot to offer independent travellers, the vast majority see Ubon Ratchathani as nothing more ... Read our complete Ubon Ratchathani travel guide
