Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Sai Kao beach



Sai Kao beach
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Sai Kao beach is 2 kilometer long and gently sloping beach. Many activities can be found on the beach from football to volleyball. People bring their dogs to play in the water as well and Golf. it's quite fun to watch. Embracing the beach to the rear are orchards of coconut trees and forests.

Klong Phrao beach



Klong Phrao beach
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The beach is quite unique as it’s divided into three sections by the river estuary of Klong Plu Waterfall and a river channel in the south. Much quieter than White Sand Beach, Klong Prao beach is ideal for those who appreciate tranquil surroundings and gorgeous rocky landscape. A lot of fun activities can be enjoyed at Klong Prao Beach. In addition to relaxing by the beach and swimming in the sea, kayaking to the nearby islands of Koh Yuak and Koh Pli is also a great way to exercise as well as explore the nature. Snorkeling at these two islands come highly recommended, too. For a completely different atmosphere, try canoeing along the river, where a lagoon with lush mangrove is illuminated with thousands of fireflies in the evening.

Khong Chiam



Khong Chiam
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Khong Chiam is an Amphoe overlooking the Mekhong River and is located 80 kilometers from Ubon Ratchathani. A hired boat is available here to go to Kaeng Tana cataract and to go sightseeing at Mae Nam Song Si or the bicolour river where the Mekhong and Mun Rivers meet.

9 Sacred Places



9 Sacred Places
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For happiness, health, good luck and good fortune, paying homage at the following nine sacred sites. 1. Wat Thung Sri Muang 2. Wat Manee Vanaram, 3. Wat Maha Vanaram 4. Wat Burapa 5. Wat Tai 6. Wat Klang 7. Wat Luang 8. Wat Supannaran 9. Wat Sri Ubon Rattanaram

Kaeng Saphue



Kaeng Saphue
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Kaeng Saphue, which is the most beautiful cataract in Ubon Ratchthani, is in the Mun River near the Phibun Mangsahan District Office, about 45 kilometers from Ubon Ratchathani City center, on the left-hand side of Highway No. 217. This beautiful cataract of natural rocks is visible for half the year during the dry season.

Sam Pan Bok



Sam Pan Bok
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Samphan-bok is the big cataract in the middle of the Mekong River, located in Phorsai district, Ubonratchathani province. The cataract itself is a big stone platform lying under the River. The large amount of water in the rainy season running fiercely against the rocks creates more than thousands of holes. “Bok” is a dialect which means a hole so “Samphan-bok” means Three thousand holes. This beautiful scene which fascinated tourists is only appeared in the late winter and summer once water levels have been dropped.

Kaeng Tana National Park



Kaeng Tana National Park
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Kaeng Tana National Park located in an area of Khong Chiam district, Ubon Ratchathani province. The general landscape is highland with small hill, and is passed by Moon and Khong rivers. There are many under water caves so lots of fish are living here. In the middle of Khong river there is a large rock as an island. Kaeng Tana National Park covers the area of 80 km2. It was declared a national park on the King''s multifarious duties, volume 98 section 115, on the 13th July B.E. 2524 (1981) as the 31st national park of Thailand.

Pha Taem National Park



Pha Taem National Park
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Located about 25km north of Khong Chiam is Pha Taem National Park where brilliant cliff side views of Laos can be had. About a 500m walk from the carpark to the base of the cliffs are some prehistoric cave paintings which are over 3,000 years old. The painting were found by a professor and some students from Silpakorn University in 1981 and are believed to have been made over a very long period of time and tell the story of the people who made them. The earliest show human hands and a selection of animals whilst the newer show crops being planted and some primitive agricultural tools.

Hat Salung



Hat Salung
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Had Salung is the shore occur in the dry season around January to June when the Khong River is low tide. Nearby attractions are Pak Bong is the narrowest part of Khong River with the width of 56 meters, Kaeng Song Khon, Had Phong and agricultural farm(Longan farm and sweet tamarine farm). In addition, Tak Pla Tradition is interseting one, it is on January to Febuary.