Places to visit in Nakhon Ratchasima
What to see in Nakhon Ratchasima
In Nakhon Ratchasima city people mostly visit temples but the province offers more interesting treasures. The khmer temple in Phimai for example or Phanom Rung temple in the neighboring province of Buriram. In the evening, those who love popular atmospheres will dine with pleasure at 100 Pee Muang Ya Market not far from the train station.I also listed at the end of the page some good tours, excursions and activities that you can do in Nakhon Ratchasima or from Nakhon Ratchasima. Click here to see them.
Must-visits in Nakhon Ratchasima
Phimai temple
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Khao Yai National Park
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Other visits suggestions in Nakhon Ratchasima
- Wat Bun
in the street of one of the two night markets, it has no real architectural merit except his wooden building maybe
- Maha Wirawong Museum
This museum houses objects from the province. Wood carvings, bronze or stone Buddha sculpture from Ayutthaya or Khmer period and various objects of everyday life (Wat Suchinda, Tel: 044 242 958 - Open Wednesday to Sunday from 9 am to 4:30 p.m.)
- Dan Kwian Pottery Village
The villagers use clay from river banks and traditional techniques to make their pottery. It is located about 15 kilometers from Nakhon Ratchasima
Tours in Nakhon Ratchasima and around
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Visit the Wonders of Phimai Historical Park
Visit the ancient Phimai temple of the Khmer period and see the Dan Kwian pottery village
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Tour Korat Town Like a Local
Come with me to see the city like a local by visiting and respecting the Mo Monument, seeing the town panorama on the sky deck and go to Korat Fossil Museum. After that, we'll try some local food and go shopping at a night market.
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Visit an Amazing Underwater Cave for Half a Day
Visit the cave of Wat Tam Kaew Salapatnuke. beautiful place where you can see skeletons 4,000 years old
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Explore Nakhon Ratchasima with a Bat Cave Half Day Tour
In this trip, you will get to explore a natural spring, a local market and a bat cave for half a day with me, your Local Expert of Nakhon Ratchasima!
Places to see elsewhere in Thailand
Sala Kaew Ku
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....
Phraya Nakhon Cave
it is the highlight of any visit to the Sam Roi Yod National Park. This beautiful cave hosts a small Royal Pavilion which is often illuminated by a ray of light coming from the opening at the top...
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
the largest Catholic church in Thailand and probably the most beautiful. Built in the early 20th century in Gothic style, it has become the symbol of the city of Chanthaburi.
Khao Takiap
green hill at the edge of a long beach with a temple at the top and a large standing Buddha. There is also a small fishing harbor.
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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...
