2024 Chaloem Phra Kiat Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in October)
Phanom Rung Historical Park
This is Buriram. This place is incredibly beautiful, exuding a magical charm. Phanom Rung Historical Park is a historical and valuable park, grand and indicative of the beliefs and exquisite art of ancient Khmer civilization. It is located in Chalerm Phrakiat District, Buriram Province.
The entrance fee, if I remember correctly, is 20 baht per Thai person and 50 baht per car.
If you come to Isan, I highly recommend this place.
Phanom Rung Historical Park, Buriram Province
Travel is convenient, just set your GPS. There is ample parking space, many souvenir shops, and a museum section that provides historical background before you see the real thing.
Be careful when walking around the actual site as the stones are sharp. People back then probably had shoes; walking barefoot might be tough.
Inside, it is like other castles, grand and majestic as reputed.
Phanom Rung Stone Castle
Phanom Rung Stone Castle is an ancient historical park located in Ta Pek Subdistrict, Chaloem Phra Kiat District, Buriram Province. This historical site is situated on the summit of Phanom Rung Mountain, an extinct volcano. It is a beautiful Khmer-style site with a high degree of preservation. The atmosphere here is very pleasant, and it is a popular spot for visitors to explore and learn about the history of Buriram.
Phanom Rung Historical Park
🛕Today, we will take you to a highlight of Buriram, a place called 'Phanom Rung Historical Park'.
🛕This place is commonly known as Phanom Rung Stone Castle, an ancient Khmer-style stone castle. It is famous for the phenomenon where the sunlight shines through all 15 of its doorways, which happens only a few times a year. You can check the dates on the park's website.
🛕The park is extensive, with a main castle and surrounding structures. If you go in the evening, the cool light and sunset make for beautiful photos, but it can be quite hot during the day.
📍Location: Phanom Rung Historical Park, Chaloem Phra Kiat District, Buriram Province
⏰Open: 07:00-18:00
🚗Parking available
Time to explore again at Phanom Rung Stone Castle, Buriram Province.
Time to explore again at Phanom Rung Historical Park, Buriram.
Having the chance to come to Buriram for business, how could I miss the opportunity to visit? Just look at the excitement on the kids' faces 😆
💵: Entrance fee to the park is 20 baht
⏰: Open daily from 07:00-18:00
🚗: Parking available
📍 Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qcJBfbqUEaHf2Q3M6?g_st=ic
P.S. It's quite hot at Phanom Rung Stone Castle, so bring sunglasses, hats, and umbrellas.
Prasat Hin Phanom Rung
The elegant castle Prasat Hin Khao Phanom is a world heritage site. It is located in the Chaloem Phrakiat district, Ta Pek street, Ban Don Nong Han, not far from the town of Ubon Ratchathani. Prasat Hin Phanom Rung is built of pink sandstone. If he is not correct, it is caused by volcanic fire. Built in Khmer style, located on the high Phanom Rung mountain, the quiet interior is another very worthwhile tourist destination in Thailand.
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