Top attractions in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) — temples, parks, monuments and things to do in the gateway to Thailand’s Isaan region.
History of Phanom Rung historial park Prasat Hin Phanom Rung (ปราสาทหินพนมรุ้ง) stands atop an extinct volcanic cone in Buriram province, at an elevation of about 402 metres. Built between the 10th and 13th centuries during the height of the Khmer Empire, it served as a Hindu sanctuary dedicated primarily to Shiva. The site grew over…
Sema and Korat : Ancient Khmer Twin Cities About 30 km west of Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima) near the town of Sung Noen, lie the scattered ruins of two ancient cities: Sema (Muang Sema) and the precursor settlement of Korat itself, known in antiquity as Khorakha Pura or Nakhon Raj. Both were important centres of the…
Dan Kwian: The Pottery Village of Korat Dan Kwian is a village 15-20 km south of Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima) on the road toward Chok Chai and the Do Home depot. If you live in Korat long enough, you end up here eventually, either because someone sends you to pick up a garden pot, or because…
The Cave at Wat Phayap, Nakhon Ratchasima Tucked inside the leafy park that surrounds the Thao Suranaree monument in central Korat, Wat Phayap is easy to drive past without noticing. Follow the hand-painted signs on the temple walls that advertise, with typical Thai enthusiasm, “the amazing cave in Korat,” and you will find your way…
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Recommended attractions in Bangkok Wat Pho In Bangkok The Temple of the Reclining BuddhaWat Pho, or Wat Phra Chetuphon, is located behind the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and a MUST-do for any first-time visitor in Thailand or in Bangkok. It’s one of the largest temple complexes in the city and famed for its giant…
Palio Khao Yai (ปา ลิโอ เขาใหญ่) Palio is an Italian style village located in Khao Yai. It’s about 10 km from the main gate to the park, or 25 km from Pak Chong. The parking isn’t very big and this village is located directly on the main road. You will find a lot of people…
Je me promenais dans les rues de Sathorn quand soudainement je me retrouve juste à côté de la célèbre “Tour Fantôme” de Bangkok. Je connaissais, mais il faut dire que c’est impressionnant de voir la grandeur de cet immeuble abandonné. En effet, l’ édifice a été affectée par la crise financière de 1997. Les 600…
I was walking in the streets of Bangkok and spotted the famous Ghost tower just beside me. The Ghost Tower is an impressive “uncompleted” building in Sathorn. The construction was affected by the Asian crisis of 1997 and until today, it remains there, like ruins, in the middle of Bangkok. It is a HUGE building…
Khao Chan Ngam Cave and temple You will find this temple and cave in at Ban Loet Sawat, near Sikhiu, about 45km from Korat. It’s not easy to locate from Mittrapab (Road 2). You will see that inscription near kilometer 200-2001. Then, you must do about 3 kilometers to reach the temple. The temple…