Ubon Ratchathani is a small city in Thailand. It languishes on the banks of the Mun river and stands for the royal lotus city. Rooted in Buddhist culture, Ubon has a number of Buddhist monasteries and temples with evident Lao influence. Despite of being  a small city, it is quite developed and is very happening. Ubon is popular for its glowing temple and candle festival amongst all the other things.Easily reachable by a flight from any of the airports in Thailand, it is a place that is a must-visit if culture is what interests you.

Ubon Ratchathani (Ubon meaning small) is one of the four major cities in Isaan. Other three being Nakhon Ratchasima, Udon Thani and Khon Kaen. Ubon is a great place for history enthusiasts too. With a number of museums that depict their culture and others highlighting the World War, Ubon tells engaging tales.