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Phanom Rung Historical Park (Prasat Hin Phanom Rung)

316 Reviews

#1 of 1 things to do in Chaloem Phra Kiat

Sights & Landmarks, Historic Walking Areas, Sacred & Religious Sites

Moo 2 | Ta Pek, Chaloem Phra Kiat 31110, Thailand

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“Exhilarating and physically demanding. ”

We arrived just as it started to rain. Late afternoon and starting to get dark. It all added to to... read more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

David A

Victoria, Australia

via mobile

“One of the greatest highlights during our stay”

This temple is the smaller version of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, It's not easy to access this temple... read more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Gaengphed

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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This historical park contains some of the country's most extensive Khmer ruins.

Suggested duration: 1-2 hours

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Moo 2 | Ta Pek, Chaloem Phra Kiat 31110, Thailand

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David A

Victoria, Australia

12124

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Exhilarating and physically demanding.

We arrived just as it started to rain. Late afternoon and starting to get dark. It all added to to the mystique of the place. Have it a spiritual feeling. Have to say it's hard yakka walking all the way. But you can appreciate the...More

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Gaengphed

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

8425

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

One of the greatest highlights during our stay

This temple is the smaller version of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, It's not easy to access this temple as path ways are not regular/flat. Wear good shoes, you'll have to climb some stairs too. This temple is difficult to access if you're in a wheel...More

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Gurukohli

Bangkok, Thailand

10826

Reviewed 2 August 2018

A magical experience

From the time you enter this Khmer temple complex , one is impressed with the scale of the structure. the carvings are very well preserved and the complex is very nice well spread out and good for a family outing the stories told by the...More

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Spire555

Canberra, Australia

5621

Reviewed 30 July 2018

Great day out, but wear sensible shoes

Prasat Hin Panom Rung is about 12km from Prasart Hin Mueang Tum and both can easily be seen on the same day. Tip: it costs THB120 to enter either site, but you can pay THB150 to enter both on the same day. It will take...More

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Max050750

Northants

168

Reviewed 29 June 2018 via mobile

Well worth seeing

Lovely place to visit. Everything is well maintained. The visitors centre is worth seeing even though it had a tree snake loose inside.

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Wilko1022

Bentley, NSW

7038

Reviewed 11 May 2018

Worth the effort

It may not have the scale of Angkor Wat but it is still very majestic and sits beautifully in its landscape. We hired a car for a couple of days and did a driving tour of the points of interest. Well worth it and pretty...More

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Reslimpan

Shanghai, China

1383362

Reviewed 28 April 2018 via mobile

Amazing temple

Amazing temple dating back to the 10th and 13th century A.D., sitting on top of an extinct volcano. Thought of as one of the most beautiful and important Khmer ancient monuments in Thailand. I can fully see why, it is impressive, beautiful and has been...More

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Trevryanadventures

Melbourne, Australia

13645

Reviewed 27 April 2018

Spectacular example of Thai history

I was invited by locals from Ban kruat to visit Phanom Rung. I did not know what to expect however was amazed by the size and serenity of these ruins. Take your time to sit and ponder there is many places to explore during your...More

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FellowTraveler761351

278

Reviewed 19 March 2018 via mobile

Beautiful

The complex on top of Phanom Rung hill is set in a scenic environment with views of the rural area in all directions. On the car park you will find food and drink stalls as well as a number of souvenir shops.

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John W

Hampshire, United Kingdom

18398

Reviewed 14 March 2018 via mobile

A fabulous place to visit.

Amazingly atmospheric, this place has been beautifully restored over 17 years by Thailand's Department of Fine Arts. They finished in 1988 and did a great job. The long approach is to me the most dramatic feature, leading up to the temple complex. Built in the...More

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kobekko

Kindly advise me the best & economical way to visit this place, from Nakhon Rachasima or Si Sa Ket

24 May 2018|

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Just hire a car and do a driving tour. Very easy!

David R

What are open visitation hours?

20 March 2018|

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8am - 6pm

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Wendy D

We do not have private transportation so what is the best way to get to Phanom Rung from Surin? Are there any tour companies in Surin offering day trips or do we have to hire a driver? If we need to hire a driver, how much should we expect to pay?

24 January 2016|

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You can hire a mini van with driver for a day for around B1000 or $300. Once you get to the site you have to buy tickets for a pick up truck ride to the top.

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