Phimai Historical Park
Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Prasat Phimai is one of the most impressive Khmer ruins in Thailand, both in its grand scale and its intricate details. Though built as a Mahayana…
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Nakhon Ratchasima Province
If you had just a single day to experience Thailand, Khorat – the original and still most commonly used name for Thailand's largest province – would be a great place to spend it. Most visitors are here to jump into the jungle at Khao Yai, Thailand's oldest national park. Its large size and easy access make it one of the best wildlife-watching sites in Thailand.
Attractions
Must-see attractions for your itinerary
Khao Yai National Park
Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Cool and lush, Khao Yai National Park is an easy escape into the primordial jungle. The 2168-sq-km park, part of a Unesco World Heritage site, spans five…
Nam Tok Haew Narok
Khao Yai National Park
Nam Tok Haew Narok ('Hell Gorge Waterfall') is in the far south of Khao Yai National Park, 23km from the visitors centre. Its three levels combine to form…
Thao Suranari Monument
Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat)
Thao Suranari, wife of the assistant governor during Rama III's reign, is something of a Wonder Woman in these parts. Ya Mo (Grandma Mo), as she’s…
Wat Salaloi
Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat)
The city's most interesting temple was said to be founded by local heroine Thao Suranari and her husband in 1827. Half of her ashes are interred in a…
Phimai National Museum
Nakhon Ratchasima Province
One of the biggest and best museums in Isan, the Phimai National Museum is well worth a visit. Situated on the banks of Sa Kwan, a 12th-century Khmer…
Khao Yai Art Museum
Khao Yai National Park
This excellent private gallery has three rooms of modern art from some of Thailand's top artists, including Anupong Chantorn and Lampu Kansanoh, and a…
Maha Viravong National Museum
Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat)
Though the collection at this seldom-visited museum is very small, it's very good. There's prehistoric pottery (don't miss sneaking a peek at what's…
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