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
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Probably the most famous and visited floating markets, it is still nice to see ,early in the morning especially
Village of Indigo Dye
The Mo Hom indigo dyeing is Phrae's most famous specialty and for me, you can not come here without trying to dye a handkerchief, a scarf or a shirt by yourself. It's fun to do and possible in Ban...
Phutthakhaya Chedi
large square golden chedi whose style is inspired by Mahabodhi in Bodhgaya in India, it is one of the two Mon temples that are in Wangkha,the Mon part of Sangkhlaburi on the other side of the...
Similan Isands
Comprising 11 islands, the Mu Ko Similan National Park offers seascapes and beaches as well as some of the most beautiful snorkeling and diving spots in Thailand. Many local agencies in Phuket...
CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR 2020 IN THAILAND
We are one week away from Chinese New Year (January 25th, 2020) and despite a lot of mail and detailed information requests from various Tourist Offices in several cities, I unfortunately did not get all the details that I would have liked...
