Introducing Surin & Around
Quiet Surin doesn’t have much to say for itself until November, when the provincial capital explodes into life for the Annual Elephant Roundup when giant scrums of pachyderm come to town – you’ll never see so many well-dressed tuskers. The city celebrates for 10 days, but the massive crowds come on just the last weekend for the main event, which features 300 elephants showing their skills and taking part in a battle re-enactment. Tickets start at 40B, but VIP seats, which get you closest to the action, English commentary and guaranteed shade cost 500B. Arguably the festival’s best event is the free buffet for the elephants and parade on the Friday before the big show.
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Just outside the capital city you’ll find more elephantine entertainment and some interesting handicraft villages. Further afield are some ruins worth the effort to reach for those with a history habit.
Last updated: Sep 24, 2008
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