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Must-sees & Must-Dos in Phimai?

What to do and see in Phimai

In Phimai the Khmer temple, the pride of the city, often make forget that there are other interesting things to see also. At the top of the list stands the Sai Ngam extraordinary park. We also like its popular night market.

Must-visit places in Phimai

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Sai Ngam ( Banyan Tree )

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Park formed by the roots and branches of one single tree. Its located on a little pond.
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Phimai temple

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which houses Prasat Phimai, one of the finest examples of Khmer temple in Thailand. Its architecture reminds of Angkor Wat in many ways.
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Phimai National Museum

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This small museum is a great introduction to the history of Phimai and the region when it was ruled by the Khmer Empire. it helps to set the context when visiting Prasat Hin Phimai, the city's Khmer temple.
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Other nice places to visit in Phimai

Phimai Night Market

Phimai Night Market

starstarstarstarstar This small night market takes place every evening in Phimai city near the clock tower. There are many Thai Street Food stalls but it is also a more classic fresh market with fruit and vegetable, fish and meat vendors and also in the left aisle stalls selling clothe
Pratu Chai Gate

Pratu Chai Gate

starstarstarstar which is the best preserved of the four gates of the ancient fortifications and opens onto a lawn and a small pond.
Meru Bhramathat

Meru Bhramathat

starstarstar damaged brick chedi perched on a hill on the main square of Phimai

Tours from Phimai

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Visit the ancient Phimai temple of the Khmer period and see the Dan Kwian pottery village

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Emerald Cave

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Located on Koh Mook island not far from Koh Ngai, this cave opens onto a skylight with a lovely beach. From Koh Kradan, the easiest way to get there is to rent a longtail boat from the beach.


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Wat Metta Tham Photiyan

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This very recent temple, which continues to expand, is about 20 km from Kanchanaburi city. Its carved wooden statues of the Chinese goddess Guan Yin are impressive.


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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

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a must see. On the top of a mountain, it is the most famous temple in the area. It is very popular with the thais and of course tourists and offers a magnificent view (often more clear in late...


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Talad Noï

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This small district of Bangkok Chinatown, has the atmosphere of a small village. It is very pleasant and exotic to wander there on foot. Talad Noi with its small alleys, his street art works, his...


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