Wat Klang

Ubon Ratchathani


This old riverside temple, founded in 1793 around the same time as the establishment of the city, has a pair of noteworthy buildings. Most eye-catching is a large modern wooden wí·hăhn built to house the Pra Bot Buddha, one of Ubon's holiest. The adjacent bòht has a unique modern design that despite containing most of the typical Thai traits, does not feel in any way like a Thai temple building.


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Nearby Ubon Ratchathani attractions

1. Wat Tai

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The myriad sculptures covering the grounds of Wat Tai comprise a fairly complete 'who's who' of Thai deities and make it a fun place to visit.

2. Wat Thung Si Meuang

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Built during the reign of Rama III (1824–51), Wat Thung Si Meuang has a classic hŏr đrai (Tripitaka hall) in excellent shape. Like many hŏr đrai, it rests…

3. Ubon Ratchathani National Museum

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Occupying the former city hall (built in 1918), this is a very informative museum with plenty on show, from Dvaravati-era Buddhas and 2000-year-old Dong…

4. City Pillar Shrine

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Ubon's completely ordinary city pillar shrine is at the south end of Thung Si Meuang park.

5. Hat Wat Tai

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Locals flock to this island beach in Mae Nam Mun during the hot, dry months from February to May when the sand rises out of the receding river. A cool…

6. Thung Si Meuang

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The centrepiece of this city-centre park is a huge concrete Candle Parade statue. The humble brick obelisk in the northeast corner of Thung Si Meuang park…

7. Wat Sri Ubon Rattanaram

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The bòht at this important temple was built to resemble Bangkok's Wat Benchamabophit, but it's the 7cm-tall topaz Buddha inside that most Thais come to…

8. Monument of Merit

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This humble brick obelisk in the northeast corner of Thung Si Meuang park was erected by former WWII allied-forces POWs in gratitude for the secret…