Wat Thung Si Mueang, Ubon Ratchathani Province

How to get there - Drive through Ubon Ratchathani city Tourist attractions - Ho Trai Klang Nam, Wat Thung Si Mueang, is located in the heart of Ubon Ratchathani city. It was built during the reign of King Nangklao. It is one of the most important temples in Ubon Ratchathani Province. Inside the temple, there are many beautiful architectures. Let's start with "Ho Trai Klang Nam", a Tripitaka hall made of wood in the middle of a pond. It is a combination of Thai, Laotian, and Burmese art. That is, the building is a central Thai house with a high floor. The walls are made of smooth wooden panels with a lid-clamping mechanism. Inside, there is a cabinet for storing dharma, lacquered and gilded. The roof is a gable in Thai and Burmese art, similar to Chiang Rung architecture. There are gable decorations, bai raka, naga sadung, and hang hong. The upper part of the roof is 2-tiered. The carvings on both sides of the front are in Laotian art. The lower part of the roof is carved in the shape of animals representing the zodiac. There are also wooden supports for the eaves carved in the shape of deities in front of the 2 doors. The rest are in the shape of nagas all around. #NortheasternTeam