Ubonratchathani - Attractions

Amphoe Si Muang Mai

Phu Lon Buddhist Centre is in Tambon Song Yang, about 20 kilometres from Amphoe Si Muang Mai.  It is a small hill with trees and rocks.  There is a cave built by Phra Achan Man Phuritatthathera; it is very tranquil and suitable for relaxation and meditation.

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Amphoe Buntharik

Huai SaiYai Waterfall (Kaeng I Khieo) is a very beautiful, newly-discovered waterfall.  It is about 19 kilometres from the district centre.

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Amphoe Na Chaluai

Phu Chong-Na Yoi National Park is about 4 kilometres from the district centre.  It has many shady trees and many kinds of flowers.  There is also a waterfall and pool for swimming, as well as a cave through which one fcan walk.  At night, one can go out to watch wildlife such as tigers and deer.  Accommodation is available.

Huai Luang Waterfall (Tham Bak Teo Waterfall) is in Ban Kaeng Ruang about 20 kilometresfrom the district centre.  The water plunges from a very steep cliff onto the stone platfore cdausing a thunderous sound that harmonizes with that from the trees and leaves, like the music from the Pong Lang, a local musical instrument.

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King Amphoe Thung Si Udom

Prasat Ban Ben is located at Ban Nong Om, Tambon Nong Om, King Amphoe Thung Si Udom, about 63 kilometres from the town.  It is a small Khmer sanctuary, which comprises of three brick stupas on laterite bases built separately.  During the excavation by the Fine Arts Department, two pieces of lintel depicting the nine gods of directions and the God Indra on his Erawan carrier were found.  Acdording to its architectural design and the sculptures shown, this structure is assumed to have been established some time during the end of the 15^th Buddhist century and the beginning of the 16^th Buddhist century.