Wat Maha Wanaram, located on Sappasit Road, is an ancient temple of the city. The holy Buddha image that is much revered by the people of Ubon Ratchathani and nearby provinces housed here is "Phra Chao Yai Indra Plaeng". There is also a stone engraved tablet interred behind the pedestal of the Buddha image.

Wat Buraparam, in Amphoe Muang, was once the residence of many famous monks in the field of meditation. Their statues, carved from stones from various rivers, are kept here for the people to pay respect to.

Wat Supattanaram, a royal temple of the Dhammayut Sect in the northeast, was built in 1853. The temple is on the bank of the Mun River, surrounded by beautiful and tranquil scenery. The Thai-Chinese-European styled ordination hall, which houses the principal serene Buddha image of the temple, is worthy of seeing.

Hat Wat Tai is a sandy island in the middle of the Mun River. The island becomes larger than usual in summer. It is also used as a recreation place by townspeople.

Wat Ban Na Muang is 5 kilometres from town. It has a very beautiful ordination hall built of ceramics in the shape of the Suphannahong Royal Barge.

Wat Nong Bua is on the outskirts of Ubon Ratchathani on Highway No. 212 (Ubon-Amnat Charoen). At the 3-km marker on the highway, there is an 800-metre side road leading to the temple. It is the only temple in this province that has a rectangular Chedi built in an imitation of Chedi Buddhakhaya of India.

Ban Kan Luang Archaeological Site is situated in Wat Ban Kan Luang, 3 kilometres from the town along Highway No. 212. Turn right onto Highway No. 2050 for 2 kilometres. In 1992, the Fine Arts Department excavated the site. Discoveries include artefacts, implements, ornaments, beads, pottery and iron axes. It is believed that this settlement dates back at least 2,000 years.

Hat Khu Dua is a sandy river shore on the Mun River's bank about 12 kilometres from town. There are varieties of local food sold along the shore.

Ban Pa Ao is situated at Tambon Nong Khon, 18 kilometres from the city on Highway No. 23. At the 273-km marker, turn right and travel along the track for another 3 kilometres.

It is one of the oldest villages in Ubon Ratchathani. According to history, the villagers migrated from Vientiane, Laos during the reign of King Siri Bun San. The village is over 200 years old and has a special identity of its own which has been handed down from its ancestors, such as the craft of making bronzeware and weaving beautiful silk.

Wat Nong Pa Phong is a mediation centre. The atmosphere is quiet and peaceful. It is on Highway No. 2178 about 6 kilometres from the city. A number of foreigners practise Buddhism here.

Ban Tha Khong Lek is on Highway No. 226 (Ubon Ratchathani-Si Sa Ket Route) about 3 kilometres from the district centre. The clay, taken from the Mun River, is thoroughly mixed with chaff and other kinds of material. The whole process is done by hand.

Wat Phukhao Kaeo is on the slope of a hill in Phibun Mansahan along Highway No. 217. It is 43 kilometres from Ubon Ratchathani. Inside the temple ground is a beautiful ordination hall built entirely from ceramics. Inside the hall are replicas of all the Buddha relics found in Thailand.

Kaeng Saphu is the most beautiful cataract in Ubon Ratchthani. It is on the Mun River near the district office of Phibun Mangsahan, about 45 kilometres from Ubon Ratchathani city centre, on the left-hand side of Highway No. 217. This beautiful cataract of natural rocks can be seen for half the year during the dry season.

The Sirindhorn Dam is about 70 kilometres from the city centre on Highway No. 217. Turn right at the 71-km marker for about 500 metres. The dam was built to generate electricity and to facilitate agriculture.

Wat Pha Nam Bun is on Highway No. 217, about 700 metres from Sirindhorn Dam. It is similar to a hot spring in terms of its appearance, but the water from this spring is of normal temperature and comes up from the ground.

Chong Mek Border is the boundary between Thailand and Laos that marks the end of Highway No. 217, which is 89 kilometres long. This highway will be connected to a 38-kilometre road in Laos leading to Pak Sae, which will be part of the Asian Highway.

Kaeng Tana National Park can be reached by two ways. One is by Highway No. 2222. Along this route visitor can get a beautiful sight of Kaeng Tana, the other route to the National Park Office is along Highway No. 217 (Phibun Mangsahan-Chong Mek route) and then turn left to Highway No. 2173 for another 13 kilometres.

Tat Ton Waterfall is on Highway No. 2173, which is about 6 kilometres off Highway No. 217. This beautiful waterfall is created from the Tat Ton Brook flowing past a stone platform and plunging onto the plain, forming a basin large enough to swim in. Forest and flowering shrubs surround the shady area.

Heo Sin Chai Cave is on Highway No. 2222, about 7 kilometres before reaching Amphoe (district) Klong Chiam, turn left for about 2 kilometres. It is on the same route as Kaeng Tana. The cave is a Buddhist centre with a beautiful reclining Buddha image. There is a waterfall cascading down the cliff to the area in front of the reclining Buddha image, making the place very cool and beautiful.

Wat Tham Khu Ha Sawan is on Highway No. 222 about 6 kilometres before reaching Khong Chiam district. The temple was built in 1978 by 'Luang Pu Kam Khaning Chula Mani". It was his residence and place of meditation while he was still alive. Despite the fact that he passed away many years ago, his body remains in perfect condition. There are scenic spots for tourists to admire the beauty of the Mekong River and the Laotian border.