| Attraction Guide: Ubon Ratchathani |
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Phu Chong Na Yoi National Park
This was declared as a national park on 1 June 1987. Covering an
area of 687 sq. km over mountainous areas in Ubon Ratchathani,
the park is where borders of Thailand, Laos and Cambodia meet.
To get superb view of the three countries, visitors are recommended
to take hiking trails which lead on to the high plateau. The
best view can be seen from the cliffs at Pha Pheung. Interesting
attractions include: the 40-metre Bak Tew Yai waterfall, which
is located approximately 4 kms from the park office, rock formations
at Phlan Yaw and a group of springs in the forest at Bo Nam Sap.
Namtok Saeng Chan
This waterfall is only 1 kilometer from Thung Na Muang Waterfall.
This is a very beautiful waterfall with a special characteristic
of its own the small stream of water cascades down the face of
the cliff through an opening in the rock resembling a hole. Visitors
viewing the waterfall at noon when the sunlight shines through
the hole will be presented with a view of the cascading water similar
to that of the full moon shining onto the world. Travelling can
be made from Highway No. 2134, followed by Highway No. 2112, and
then turning right to the waterfall.
Maenam Song Si
Maenam Song Si or the Bi-colored River or the Mun Rivers alluvium,
is the place where two rivers join: the brown Mekong River and
the blue Mun River. It is located in Khong Chiam District, about
84 kilometers from Ubon Ratchathai City centre. Visitors can hire
a boat from Khong Chiam district to see the alluvium.
Pha Taem National Park
This park covers an area of 140 square kilometers, where plateaus
and hills dominate the parks landscape. There are sheer cliffs,
which resulted from earthquakes. Most trees are of the deciduous
dipterocarp forest. Irregular shaped sandstone is found scattered
throughout the area. Beautiful flowering plants grow among the
rocky ground. Travelling can be made from Khong Chiam District
along Highway No. 2134, followed by Highway No. 2112, and then
turning right for another 5 kilometers. Places of interest within
the park are:
Pha Taem and Pha Kham are located near the national
park headquarters. On the cliffs surface are numerous prehistoric
cave paintings dating
back 3,000-4,000 years ago that offer insight into the way of life
that existed during the pre-historic days and reflect the ancient
lifestyle of the people who once lived in the area. These painting
depict scenes of fishing, rice farming, figures of people, animals,
hands and geometric designs. It should be noted that the most extensive
site for cave paintings in the country is that of Pha Taem.
Home
to one of the world's oldest agrarian communities, Ubon Ratchathani
is also the 'cradle of northeastern civilisation'.
Recently discovered archaeological evidence suggests that humans
settled in the region between 14,000 to 6,000 years ago.
Lion Pulpit at Ban Chi Thuan
Located in a sermon hall of Wat Si
Nuan Saeng Sawang Arom, the pulpit was elaborately crafted in
the form of a lion upholding
a tower. This Vietnamese-style pulpit was built in 1925 by a
Vietnamese artist. The site is located approximately 26 kilometres
from the district town. To get there, travel along Highway No.
23 (Ubon Ratchathani Yasothon) for approximately 24 kilometres.
Upon reaching the 268-km. marker, turn left to the village and
proceed for another 5 kilometres. |
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