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Namtok Chumchim Namtok Chum Chim or Namtok Pra-on La-o Namtok Koeng Mae Phong (นำ้� ตกเกิ้งแม่พอง) The downstream. waterfall is 9 kilometres south of Namtok Huai Namtok Chumchim (นำ้� ตกจมุ๋ จมิ๋ ) Situated down Luang along the nature trail. It originates from the Lam Dom Noi Stream. below Namtok Huai Luang from which there is an about 100-metre walkway to access it, is a Phlan Kong Kwian (พลาญกงเกวยี น) The vast rock small beautiful waterfall featuring a swimmable basin. terrace with rock shelters at the front is home to wild flowers and plants. In previous days, Kaeng Sila Thip (แกง่ ศิลาทิพย์) The large rapids is travellers could seek shelter from this place. Thus, it is called Phlan Kong Kwian which liter- 3 kilometres from the park’s headquarters. Huai ally means cart terrace. Luang Stream runs over a rock terrace and turns fierce in the rapids. In the middle of the stream, Emerald Triangle (สามเหลย่ี มมรกต) or Chong Bok stream power has created lots of holes on the (ชอ่ งบก) Covering an area of about 12 kilometres, rock surface in different sizes and depths called “Kumphalak.” this place is a border land between Thailand – Lao PDR. – Cambodia. The area in Thailand is in the Phu Chong – Na Yoi National Park, Amphoe Ubonratchathani 51

Na Chaluai. In Lao PDR., the area is in Champasak enhanced with beautiful natural landscape with province and in Cambodia, the area is in Preah water all-year round and a habitat of numerous Vihear province. The“Emerald Triangle”is called waterfowls and migratory birds. to imitate the “Golden Triangle”, a border area between Thailand – Lao PDR. – Myanmar in Phu Hin Dang (ภูหนิ ด่าง) The cliff-top viewpoint the North. allows tourists to witness the forest scenery of Huai Phalan Suea Ton Bon Reservoir (อ่างเก็บน้�ำ Lao PDR. and Cambodia. Its cliff is especially หว้ ยพลาญเสือตอนบน) Situated in Chong Bok, 25 painted with natural bright hues. Geologists explain that dry weather millions of years ago kilometres from the Park’s headquarters, is an catalyzed the mineral residues in the seawater earthen dike across Huai Phalan Suea stream and resulted this way. Tourists can enjoy a that is a tributary of the Lam Dom Yai River, misty view during winter. The viewpoint can originating from the high mountain range at be reached via Highway 2248, 15 kilometres the three-country borderland (Emerald Tri from Amphoe Na Chaluai. Turn left at Ban Huai angle). To the north of the reservoir is a high hill Kha into Highway 2254, through Ban Nong Mek while at the reservoir’s bottom is a paddy field to Sae Lamduan. The viewpoint is another 2 alternating with sparse forest. This reservoir is kilometres away on foot. Parading Shrimps at Namtok Kaeng Lamduan 52 Ubonratchathani

Amphoe Nam Yuen Amphoe Thung Si Udom Namtok Kaeng Lamduan (Parading Prasat Ban Ben (ปราสาทบ้านเบญจ์) Shrimps) (น้�ำตกแก่งล�ำดวน) (กุ้งเดินขบวน) Located at Ban Nong Om, Tambon Nong Om, the Khmer sanctuary is a religious site Located in Ban Khae Don, Tambon Dom Pradit comprising three brick Prangs on separated in the area of the Ubon Ratchathani Wildlife laterite bases. The Fine Arts Department Conservation Development and Extension excavated the site in 1990 and found lintels Station, is a waterfall flowing along the rocky featuring 9 directional guardian angels and the stream under the shade of many white God Indra on his Erawan heavenly elephant. cheesewood trees. It is swimmable and has According to its architectural plan and lintels, many trails to walk to caves and islets. the ruins date back to the 10th Century A.D. At the end of August to mid-September, there is To get there: From Amphoe Thung Si Udom, follow a phenomenon at the waterfall called“Parading Highway No. 2214 and turn right on the route Shrimps”, which is a million shrimps climbing to the Nong Om Sub-district Administration from the strong current of the waterfall and Organisation for about 1.5 kilometres. The forming a line on the reefs by the river on the attraction will be on the right-hand side. The route against the stream to propagate in the total distance from Amphoe Thung Si Udom water’s origin.The phenomenon often happens is 8 kilometres. at night-time and when the water level in Kaeng Lamduan is not too low or too high (if it is too MAJOR EVENTS low, the shrimps cannot climb up the reefs but if it is overflowing, they can swim against the Flower Festival (งานเทศกาลไมด้ อกไม้ประดับ) stream and do not have to climb up the reefs). Held every February at Thung Kham Nam Saep The Parading Shrimps phenomenon is very Stadium, Amphoe Warin Chamrap, the festival much environmentally sensitive. Observers features floral floats, decorative and flowering have to be careful and aware of the natural plant contests and fair. and environmental conservation as a priority. Visitors must not make any noise, nor use too Kaeng Saphue Songkran Festival (งาน bright light because the shrimps will be ประเพณีมหาสงกรานต์แก่งสะพอื ) frightened and climb back to the stream and might be swept back for a long distance. Held every April in Amphoe Phibun Mangsahan, the festival comprises a beauty contest, fair, To get there: From Amphoe Nam Yuen, take local sports, and local music contest. Highway No. 2248 (Nam Yuen – Na Chaluai) to Ban Nong Bon, turn right for about 2.6 Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival (งาน kilometres to reach the waterfall. The total แหเ่ ทียนพรรษา) distance from Amphoe Nam Yuen is 19 kilometres. The biggest merit-making festival of Ubon Ratchathani, held on Asalha Puja Day that is the full moon day of the 8th lunar month (July) and on Buddhist Lent Day or the 1st day of the waning moon of the 8th lunar month at Ubonratchathani 53

Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival Thung Si Mueang, Amphoe Mueang Ubon Wat Si Ubon Rattanaram, and Wat Liap; all are Ratchathani. The Festival features candle floats located in Amphoe Mueang Ubon Ratchathani. from many temples in the province, where the Other temples that also make candles include procession starts at the front of Wat Si Ubon Wat Maha Wanaram, Wat Phrathat Nong Bua, Rattanaram and moves along the roads to end Wat Suthatsanaram,Wat Klang community, and at Thung Si Mueang, so that the general public Dara Sin Shop. Visitors can join the activity by can closely admire the exquisite carvings of the making wax flowers for artisans to attach on the candles. In addition, visitors can enjoy a beauty candle trees for the moulding candle tree type; pageant, entertaining performances, candle however, the carving candle tree type requires tree celebration and buy a variety of products. high skills; visitors can probably observe only. To attend the Festival, interested persons can Illuminated Boat Procession (งานประเพณี visit the candle-making community in July to ไหลเรือไฟ) observe and participate in making large candle trees with candle artisans at various temples; Held every October to mark the end of the such as, Wat Chai Mongkhon, Wat Burapharam, Buddhist Lent, boats from different temples Wat Thung Si Mueang, Wat Si Pradu, Wat will illuminate the river near the Rattanakosin Phasukaram, Wat Chaeng, Wat Phonlaphaen, Bicentennial Bridge. 54 Ubonratchathani

Traditional Boat Races (งานแข่งขันเรือยาว ประเพณี) Several boat racing tournaments are held annually in October after the end of the Buddhist Lent. The Mueang Ubon Ratchathani Municipality’s tournament is held near the Rattanakosin Bicentennial Bridge. Tambon Phibun Mangsahan Municipality’s tournament is held near the Mun River Bridge, and Wat Pho Tak’s tournament is held in front of the temple. LOCAL PRODUCTS Folk Hand-woven Textile (ผา้ ทอพ้ืนเมือง) Kap Bua Cloth (ผา้ กาบบวั ) is a unique woven textile of Ubon Ratchathani. Normally, the fabric is used for men and wom- en’s dresses. It can be woven with cotton or silk and comprises dyed weft threads of at least two colours in a striped pattern called “Sin Thio” (ซ่นิ ทวิ ). Furthermore, the textile is woven with the warp threads of Mapmai silk (ไหมสีมับไม); The carving candle tree Kap Bua Cloth Ubonratchathani 55

Hang Krarok (หางกระรอก) twisted silk (ไหม), Local Food (อาหารถิ่น) Matmi (มัดหม)ี่ , Khit (ขิด) or Chok (จก). Khem Bak Nat (เคม็ บักนดั ) Other kinds of woven textiles that are produced and popular in Ubon Ratchathani include hand- a famous local food, is made from striped woven cotton cloth, khit cloth, loincloth, and silk catfish or black ear catfish meat sliced into cloth. These products are available at general long pieces and fermented in salted water local textile and souvenir shops in the province. mixed with chopped pineapple and packed in a bottle, which can be used for cooking many Brassware and Basketry (เคร่อื งทองเหลือง kinds of food. The products are available in the เครอ่ื งจักสาน) downtown area and at Kaeng Saphue, Amphoe Brassware (เครอ่ื งทองเหลอื ง) Phibun Mangsahan. Interested persons can visit the production Salapao Tao Than (ซาลาเปาเตาถ่าน) source and buy the brass products at Ban Pa-ao Brass Handicraft Village, Amphoe Mueang is a steamed bun that is well-known as a snack Ubon Ratchathani. Open daily from 8.00 a.m. and souvenir of Amphoe Phibun Mangsahan. to 5.00 p.m. It is available in general shops; however, the original recipe shop is Ran Kafae Phibun, Basketry (เคร่อื งจักสาน) located at the foot of the bridge across the Mun River on Highway No. 2222. It is also available The products are available at souvenir shops at other shops along both sides of the street in the area of Khuean Thani Road or from the on Highway No. 217, the route from downtown market in downtown Ubon Ratchathani. Salapao Tao Than (Steamed buns) 56 Ubonratchathani

Mu Yo (Vitnamese Sausages) Ubon Ratchathani before arriving in Amphoe Camp Fai (แค้มป์ฝ้าย) 189 Thep Yothi Road, Tel. Phibun Mangsahan. 0 4524 4028, 0 4524 1821 (Cotton suite, Cotton Mu Yo (Vietnamese sausages), Kun Chiang products). (Chinese-style pork sausages), and I-san Fai Ken (ฝ้ายเข็น) 782/1 Chayangkun Road Sausage (หมยู อ กนุ เชยี ง และไสก้ รอกอสี าน)These (close to the Khwaeng Kan Thang Intersection), products are made and sold in different brand Tambon Nai Mueang (Cotton suite, Cotton names, which are available at souvenir stores products). in downtown Ubon Ratchathani. Punchard (พันชาติ) 156/1 Phadaeng Road, SOUVENIRS SHOPS Tel. 0 4526 5751 – 2, 08 9717 8677 (Folk Hand- Amphoe Mueang Ubon Ratchathani woven Textile). Folk Hand-woven Textile Rawangthang Handcraft (ระหวา่ งทาง) 301 Ban Pa-ao Brass Handicraft Village Khuean Thani Road, Tel. 06 3596 3595 (Hand- made, Folk Hand-woven Textile, Souvenir). (หมูบ่ า้ นหตั ถกรรมทองเหลอื งบ้านปะอาว) Ban Pa-ao, Somboon Mai Thai (สมบูรณ์ ไหมไทย) 47 Tambon Nong Khon, Tel. 08 1076 1249 (Brass- ware, Silk cloth). Phichit Rangsan Road, Tel. 08 9719 6554 (Folk Hand-woven Textile). Ubonratchathani 57

Khit Pillows Ton Tien Mai Thai (ต้นเทียนไหมไทย) 47 – 48 Mae Hai Mu Yo (Si Narong Branch) (หมยู อ แม่ฮาย (สาขาศรีณรงค์)) 173 Si Narong Road (in Polpan Road, Tel. 09 3323 5493 (Silk, Matmi, Kap Bua Cloth). front of Mueang Ubon Ratchathani District Office), Tel. 0 4525 4763, 08 9625 8200 (Mu Yo Umaporn Khit pillows (อุมาพร หมอนขิด) (Vietnamese sausages), Kun Chiang (Chinese- style pork sausages), and I-san Sausage). Ratchabut Road, Tel. 08 3745 6639 (Khit pillow, Triangle pillow). Mae Hai Mu Yo (Chang Sanit Branch) Local Food (หมูยอแม่ฮาย (สาขาแจ้งสนิท)) 42 Chang Sanit Dao Ngern Mu Yo (ดาวเงนิ หมยู อ) 169 – 171 Si Road, Tel. 0 4584 1677, 08 9625 8200. Narong Road, Tel. 08 1976 0168 (Vietnamese Nongyao Mu Yo (หมูยอนงเยาว์) 197 Si Narong sausages, Chinese-style pork sausages and I-san Sausage). Road, Tel. 0 4524 2632 (Vietnamese sausages, Chinese-style pork sausages and I-san Sausage). Dao Thong Mu Yo (ดาวทองหมยู อ) Si Narong Nuan Prang Sausages (ไส้กรอกนวลปราง) Road, Tel. 0 4525 5131 (Vietnamese sausages, Chinese-style pork sausages and I-san Sausage). 127 Phalo Chai Road, Tel. 08 1876 5047 (I-san Sausage). Khuean Thani Mu Yo (หมูยอเขือ่ นธาน)ี 258/2 O Cha Rod Mu Yo (หมยู อโอชารส) 244 – 246 KhueanThani Road,Tel. 0 4526 0393 (Vietnamese sausages, Chinese-style pork sausages and Khuean Thani Road, Tel. 0 4524 3263, 08 1876 I-san Sausage). 1550 (Vietnamese sausages, Chinese-style pork sausages and I-san Sausage). 58 Ubonratchathani

Si Narong Mu Yo (1st Branch)(หมยู อศรณี รงค์ Amphoe Samrong (สาขา 1)) 201/1 Si Narong Road,Tel. 0 4525 5669, Khit Pillows Ban Phon Mueang (หมอนขิด 08 8377 0555 (Vietnamese sausages, Chinese- บ้านโพนเมือง) Ban Phon Mueang, Mu 8, Tambon style pork sausages and I-san Sausage). Non Ga Len, Tel. 08 9693 5613 (Khit pillow, Si Narong Mu Yo (Mae Kae Branch) (หมยู อ Triangle pillow). ศรีณรงค์ (แม่เก๋)) 167 Si Narong Road, Tel. 08 SUGGESTED ITINERARY 7965 6686. (3 days 2 nights) Tong Nueng (ตองหนง่ึ ) 72-74 Phalo Chai Road, Day 1: Tel. 0 4526 1552, 08 1718 6445 (Vietnamese sausages, Chinese-style pork sausages and (Morning) - Wat Phrathat Nong Bua I-san Sausage). - Khampun Museum ofWeaving Culture Amphoe Khueang Nai (Afternoon) - Phu Chong - Na Yoi National Park (Namtok Huai Luang and Khit Pillows Ban Phon Sai (หมอนขิดบ้าน Namtok Chumchim) โพนทราย) 6 Ban Phon Sai,Tambon BanThai (Khit - Thung Si Mueang andWalking Street at the Ubon Ratchathani pillow, Triangle pillow). City Municipality Amphoe Khong Chiam Day 2: OnceUponATime(กาลครงั้ หนงึ่ ) 12Kaewpradit (Morning) - Sam Phan Bok - Namtok Saeng Chan or Road,Tel. 0 4521 0324 (Folk Hand-wovenTextile, Namtok Ru in Pha Taem Cotton suite, Cotton products, Souvenir). National Park (Afternoon) - Maenam Song Si Amphoe Warin Chamrap - Wat Tham Kuha Sawan - Wat Sirindhorn Wararam Phu Poh Ubon Mu Yo (หมยู อ ป. อุบล) 27 Niwas Phrao Withe Road, Tambon Warin Chamrap, Tel. 0 Day 3: 4532 3988, 08 6465 1656 or www.pohubon.com (Vietnamese sausages, Sour Pork,Vietnamese (Morning) - Pha Taem and Pha Kham in Noodles). PhaTaem National Park (enjoy an earlier sunrise view and the Vine Baskets Ban Huai Khayung (กระเช้า ancient paintings) เถาวัลย์ บ้านหว้ ยขะยงุ ) 126 Mu 9 Tambon Huai - Sirindhorn Dam (Afternoon) - Kaeng Saphue Khayung, Tel. 09 9772 1913. - Shopping for local products Amphoe Det Udom Det Udom Candle Product (ผลิตภัณฑ์เทียน หอมเดชอุดม) 209/2 Saradet Road, Tambon Mueang Det, Tel. 0 4536 1712, 09 9791 9539 or www.mutitacandle.com (Candle Art Aroma, Flower Candles). Ubonratchathani 59

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1. ถนนคนเดนิ เขมราฐ Khemmarat Walking Street 2. หาดทรายสูง Hat Sai Soong 3. หาดชมดาว Hat Chom Dao 4. สามพันโบก Sam Phan Bok 5. ภหู ลน Phu Lon 6. วนอทุ ยานนำ้ ตกผาหลวง Pha Luang Waterfall Forest Park 7. อทุ ยานแหงชาตผิ าแตม Pha Taem National Park 8. วัดถำ้ คหู าสวรรค Wat Tham Khuha Sawan 9. แมนำ้ สองสี Maenam Song Si 10. อุทยานแหงชาตแิ กง ตะนะ Kaeng Tana National Park 11. เขือ่ นสริ นิ ธร Sirindhorn Dam 12. วัดสริ ินธรวรารามภูพรา ว Wat Sirindhorn Wararam Phu Phao 13. จุดผานแดนถาวรชองเม็ก Chong Mek Immigration Checkpoint 14. น้ำตกหว ยทรายใหญ Namtok Huai Sai Yai 15. อุทยานแหง ชาติภูจอง-นายอย Phu Chong-Na Yoi National Park 16. น้ำตกแกง ลำดวน Namtok Kaeng Lam Duan 17. ปราสาทบา นเบญจ Prasat Ban Ben 18. แกง สะพอื Kaeng Saphue 19. วดั ภูเขาแกว Wat Phukhao Kaeo 20. วดั หนองปาพง Wat Nong Pah Pong 21. วดั ปา นานาชาติ Wat Pah Nanachat 22. พิพิธภณั ฑบ า นคำปุน Ban Kham Pun Museum 23. หาดคเู ด่ือ Hat Khu Duea 24 ทุง ศรเี มือง Thung Si Muang 25. วดั พระธาตุหนองบวั Wat Phra That Nong Bua 26. สะพานขามทงุ บานชีทวน (ขวั นอ ย) Khua Noi Ban Chi Thuan

USEFUL CALLS Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Office Tel. 0 4534 4581 Provincial Public Relations Tel. 0 4534 4583 - 84 Sanphasitthiprasong Hospital Tel. 0 4524 4973 Rachawet Hospital Tel. 0 4528 0040 – 55 Ubonrak Thonburi Hospital Tel. 0 4542 9100 Khemmarat Hospital Tel. 0 4549 1666 Khong Chiam Hospital Tel. 0 4535 1083, 0 4595 9661 Nam Yuen Hospital Tel. 0 4537 1097 - 98 Provincial Police Station Tel. 191, 0 4524 4002 Mueang Ubon Ratchathani Police Station Tel. 0 4525 4621 Provincial Transport Office Tel. 0 4524 4450, 0 4531 5346 - 49 Highway Police Tel. 1193 Tourist Police Tel. 1155 66 Ubonratchathani

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTERS TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND 1600 Petchaburi Road, Makkasan Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400 Tel. 1672 Fax 0 2253 7440 www.tourismthailand.org E-mail: [email protected] Open daily 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND SPORTS Tourist Information Center, 1st floor 4 Ratchadamnoen Nok Road, Bangkok 10100 Tel. 0 2283 1556 Open daily 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. SUVARNABHUMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Passenger Terminal, 2nd floor, Exit 3 Tel. 0 2134 0040 Open daily 24 hours. TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND,UBON RATCHATHANI OFFICE 264/1 Khueanthani Road, Tambon Nai Mueang Amphoe Mueang Ubon Ratchathani, Ubon Ratchathani 34000 Tel: 0 4524 3770, 0 4525 0714 Fax: 0 4524 3771 E-mail: [email protected] Area of Responsibility: Ubon Ratchathani, Amnat Charoen, Yasothon. Open daily : 08.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m. Updated February 2019 Ubonratchathani 67

ปกหลัง Candle Festival Information by: TAT Ubonratchathani Tourist information by fax available 24 hrs. Tourist Information Division (Tel. 0 2250 5500 ext. 2140-6) e-mail: [email protected] Design & Printed by: Marketing Services Department Marketing Services Department. www.tourismthailand.org The contents of this publication are subject to change without notice. Copyright. No commercial reprinting of this material allowed. February 2019 Free6C8opUybonratchathani