Hat Wat Tai

Ubon Ratchathani


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 makeshift bamboo bridge connects it to the northern shore and bamboo-raft restaurants set up shop on the water.


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Nearby Ubon Ratchathani attractions

1. Wat Tai

0.32 MILES

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 Klang

0.47 MILES

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…

3. Wat Thung Si Meuang

0.73 MILES

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…

4. Ubon Ratchathani National Museum

0.86 MILES

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…

5. Wat Si Pradu

0.87 MILES

This temple's lovely, modern bòht has a soaring wing-shaped design that creates a striking scene inside. The delightful murals cover many subjects…

6. Wat Maha Wanaram

0.88 MILES

Also known as Wat Pa Yai, the 'Large Forest Temple' (from long ago when Ubon was just a small town and this area lay beyond the city limits), this is one…

7. City Pillar Shrine

0.88 MILES

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

8. Monument of Merit

0.91 MILES

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…

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