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. I also listed at the end of the page some good tours, excursions and activities that you can do in Buriram or from Buriram. Click here to see them.
Khmer temple built on top of an extinct volcano . You access to it by a long paved walkway and a beautiful staircase. Very unique! With the temple of Phimai, these are the two finest Khmer temples in Thailand.
starstarstar 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.
starstarstar This monument like that does not present a huge tourist interest but in the evening when all the 9-storey umbrellas surrounding it are lit, it becomes magnificent and is worth the detour ! During the day, it remains interesting but less photogenic.
starstar This night market is held every Saturday and Sunday nights on Rom Buri Road and has much more charm than the daily night market of Buriram. There is a wide choice of dishes and small snacks for your evening meal.
star The city football club, Buriram United is sometimes said to be the Manchester United of Thailand. It is the best team in the country and the city as the club are very proud of their stadium. You can visit it if you want. This is not a must visit of course but attending a game can be fun.
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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.
Tours in Buriram and around
This selection includes tours, excursions and activities to do in Buriram that I personally tested or were tested by people I fully trust and offers by recognized agencies or websites known for their seriousness and quality.
Offered in English Explore the amazing Khmer Empire temples Phanom Rung and Prasat Muang Tham, walk on a extinct volcano and experience the traditional slow life of the northeast of Thailand! Visit Buriram castle, Buriram United International Circuit, and the nearby new I-Mobile Stadium!
Offered in English Let's get a taste of the Phanom Rung Historical Park, the most amazing Khmer architecture site in Thailand. Enjoy Phanom Rung Festival and see the sunrise pass through the 15 gates of the park. This trip is fixed for only in Aprill
and its huge stone sitting Buddha. This temple is not in the center of Sukhothai Historical Park and is therefore sometimes overlooked by visitors and they really miss something!
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This riverside museum houses some of the richly decorated royal barges. These centuries-old vessels with their beautifully decorated prows are still used in rare royal processions on the Chao...
a park with huge amazing cement sculptures. Mix of Buddhism and Hinduism figures and character from its creator's dreams, the aprk houses dozens of statues. The biggest are over 20 meters high....
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