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.
Must-visits in Nakhon Ratchasima
Phanom Rung
พนมรุ้ง
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.)
- Prasat Hin Phimai
at 60 kilometers from Nakhon Ratchasima, the city of Phimai has one of the most beautiful Khmer temples in Thailand. The Prasat Hin Phimai (in Phimai Historical Park) has much in common with Angkor Wat even if it is much smaller.
- Phanom Rung
This temple visit is often combined with the visit of the very pretty Prasat Muang Tam. More than 80 kilometers from Nakhon Ratchasima, the Phanom Rung is mainly impressive because of its large paved driveway that ends with the great staircase leading to the temple built on the heights of an ancient volcano. A masterpiece of Khmer architecture.
- Prasat Muang Tam
Charming little Khmer temple, beautifully restored, 8 km away from Phanom Rung Historical Park. With its four pools filled with water lilies, this temple is a real gem.
- 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
Map of point of interest in Nakhon Ratchasima
Places to see elsewhere in Thailand
Mae Klong Railway Market
Mae Klong is also named Samut Songkhram. The vendors fold the stalls back at each pass of the train.
Wat Phra Non
literally translated Temple of the Reclining Buddha. It is true that the 9 meters long statue it houses is superb but the architecture and the fine decoration of the main hall are also very beautiful.
Ban Khiri Wong Village
This village, 25 kilometers from Nakhon Si Thammarat, is an example of ecotourism. Between treks in the neighboring national park and its waterfalls and discovery of the local handicrafts like...
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
perfectly restored, a very beautiful temple with two large Buddhas on each side of the big chedi and a reclyning Buddha a little further. Around the main building a square with buddhas statues. It...
Free sound and light shows at Sukhothai Historical Park
Every year now, the Sukhothai Historical Park offers several evenings of the year free sound and light shows. The dates of the 2019 season have been unveiled and it starts in one week (see all dates in the rest of the article). Sound and...
