Practical information
- Location
- Ubon Ratchathani, Ubon Ratchathani · 15.26341, 104.83971
- Dress code
- Dress politely: long sleeves, trousers or a knee-length skirt; no sleeveless, crop, tight or revealing tops. Take off your shoes before entering the chapel or other buildings. (source: thailand.go.th)
- Period
- Founded in 1955
Opening hours and entrance fee: no reliable source found, so not listed. Ask on site or check the official website.
About Wat Phra That Nong Bua (Ubon Ratchathani)
Wat Phra That Nong Bua in Ubon Ratchathani city is known for its white square chedi modelled on the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, India. The tower is covered with reliefs of the Buddha's life and of the Jataka tales, with standing guardian figures at the corners. The temple was founded in 1955 as a meditation centre on donated farmland. Inside the chedi a smaller stupa is enclosed. It is a short ride from the town centre and an easy addition to a visit during the city's famous Candle Festival.
Highlights
- Bodh Gaya replica A chedi modelled on the Mahabodhi Temple.
- Jataka reliefs Stories of the Buddha's past lives.
- Candle Festival Combine with Ubon's famous festival.
Tips for Wat Phra That Nong Bua (Ubon Ratchathani)
- Cover your shoulders and knees and take off your shoes before you enter a temple building.
- Combine your visit with Wat Nong Pa Phong, about 12 km away as the crow flies.
More photos of Wat Phra That Nong Bua (Ubon Ratchathani)
Stupa tops with gilded finials, Wat Phra That Nong Bua (Ubon Ratchathani) Photo: Jadon Floyd · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons 
Gilded niches at the stupa base, Wat Phra That Nong Bua (Ubon Ratchathani) Photo: Tontan.monthakan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Wat Phra That Nong Bua (Ubon Ratchathani) on the map
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Frequently asked questions about Wat Phra That Nong Bua (Ubon Ratchathani)
Where is Wat Phra That Nong Bua (Ubon Ratchathani)?
Wat Phra That Nong Bua (Ubon Ratchathani) is in Ubon Ratchathani, Ubon Ratchathani province, in northeastern Thailand (Isan).
What is Wat Phra That Nong Bua (Ubon Ratchathani) known for?
Wat Phra That Nong Bua in Ubon Ratchathani city is known for its white square chedi modelled on the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, India. Highlights include Bodh Gaya replica, Jataka reliefs and Candle Festival.
How old is Wat Phra That Nong Bua (Ubon Ratchathani)?
Founded in 1955.