Wat Maha Wanaram
วัดมหาวนาราม
An ancient temple built around the same time as Ubon town itself. Its main hall enshrines the Phra Chao Yai In Plaeng, a Laos-style great Buddha image that is one of the most revered in Ubon.
Wat Maha Wanaram, commonly called Wat Pa Yai, was founded at roughly the same time as Ubon town. Its main hall enshrines the Phra Chao Yai In Plaeng, a great Buddha image in Lao style. It is one of the most revered Buddha images in Ubon, and it is honored with solemn ceremonies during the Candle Festival. The temple has a more local atmosphere than the temples in the city center. Admission is free. It is about 1 kilometer from Thung Si Mueang Square and can be reached on foot or by taxi.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Wat Thung Si Mueang
- Thung Si Mueang Park
- Ubon Ratchathani National Museum
- Wat Si Ubon Rattanaram
- Wat Ban Na Mueang (Wat Sa Prasan Suk)
- Wat Phra That Nong Bua
- Wat Nong Pah Pong
- Wat Pah Nanachat