Places to visit in Buriram
What to see in Buriram
Buriram city only has a few notable attractions and none can compete with the Phanom Rung temple fifty kilometers far away. This is essentially this khmer temple that attracts tourists in Buriram or in Nang Rong a little closer to it.
Must-visits in Buriram
Phanom Rung
พนมรุ้งOther places to visit in Buriram
Other visits suggestions in Buriram
- Khao Kradong Forest Park
6 km from Buriram, on an extinct volcano whose crater is now filled by a lake and whose summit houses the Phra Suphattharabophit, a huge sitting Buddha that became the symbol of Buriram city.
- Wat Khao Angkhan
and its magnificent Buddhas wall. The temple is an very interesting architectural mix of styles from several times. Inside the main building, there are murals with stories of Buddhism in English.
Places to see elsewhere in Thailand
Khao Sam Roi Yod National Park
located at the edge of the sea with numerous caves including the very photogenic Phraya Nakhon Cave with its little royal pavilion lighted by a ray of sun comming from the opening at the top. The...
River front
built on the banks of the Mekong River with Laos on the other side. It is a pleasant place to stroll and admire the sunsets. Very popular at the end of the afternoon.
Golden Mountain
which offers a beautiful view of the city and where you can see the contrast between modernity and the more fragile houses.
Wat Samphran (Dragon Temple)
It is with the Phra Pathom Chedi, the other must-see temple in the province. It is unique with its large 80-meter-high red tower and a dragon wrapped around. The ascent is done by walking inside...
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