Phanom Rung Historical Park

One of my favourite places to be. One could spend a lot of time just taking it all in and then the views. Car park 3 is handy if you have elderly or immobile travelers you can drop of at the top

It's a beautiful temple. I traveled from Cambodia with a Swiss friend. We spent around two hours discovering the temple while there were very few Thai people there. We had a good visit.

Ancient Khmer Temple worth visiting if you don’t mind climbing stairs. For foreigners it costs 100 THB to get in and 20 THB for Thais. If you use the car park opposite from the temple on the other side it is free.

A well perserved Khmer temple. It has been restored and is well maintained. There is dual pricing for foreigners but the 100 baht for foreigners is not bad

My visit to Wat Phanom Rung in Thailand was truly inspiring. This ancient temple, perched atop an extinct volcano in the Isaan region, is a hidden gem accessible by train or bus to Nang Rong, followed by a short drive.

Considerations:

Dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees.
A small entrance fee is required.
Visit during the cooler hours of early morning or late afternoon.
My Experience:
Wat Phanom Rung is a mesmerizing temple complex with Khmer architecture dating back over a millennium. Its intricate carvings and bas-reliefs depict Hindu mythology, showcasing remarkable craftsmanship.

Exploring its chambers and galleries was like stepping back in time. The panoramic views from the summit are breathtaking, and the temple's alignment with the equinoxes adds to its mystique.

Observing Buddhist rituals and meditating in its courtyards allowed me to connect with the temple's spiritual essence. Wat Phanom Rung is a testament to Thailand's rich cultural heritage and offers a profound, soul-stirring experience.

One of Thailand's legendary historical sites: Phanom Rung. Spectacular sunrise shining straight through 15 perfectly aligned doorways of the ancient monastery thanks to brilliant architectural design. Locals believe if they see the sun shining through all the 15 doors they are about to acquire power and good luck.
These phenomena can be observed 4 times a year:
Sunset 4 – 7 March
Sunrise 2 – 5 April
Sunrise 8 – 10 September
Sunset 5 – 8 October

So much to see and admire before even entering the site. Phanom Rung Historical Park is a Hindu Khmer Empire temple complex set on the rim of an extinct volcano at 402 metres (1,319 ft) elevation. Located in Buriram Province, Thailand. Built of sandstone and laterite between the 10th and 13th centuries. It was a Hindu shrine dedicated to Shiva, and symbolises Mount Kailash, his heavenly dwelling.

Beautiful, historic and special place. The climb up to it is worth the spectacular views at the top. Restaurants nearby serving decent Thai food.

Awesome, amazing, very well-preserved site. Small fee to enter. Very nice restrooms and the parking is great.

Amazing sun rise and sun set will be see through 4 times a year.
See them by yourself.
Parking are available for 50 cars

Beautiful temple. Thank you to my important friend, it would be nice to meet you.

But it is only me, you can trust on me forever. 🙂

Phanom Rung Historical Park is one of the most beautiful and important Khmer ruins in Thailand. While the park is 1 hour from the city of Buriram by car, it is worth the visit.

It had multiple entrances. The front entrance is better for first time visitors as you will see the park at its most beautiful. The back entrance is less strenuous and recommended for older people.

Magnificent place. With the cool weather, it's great to walk around. Probably sunrise will be better .

First visit to this historic site. It's a large area but a pity to see many buildings left with just pillars or stones lying on the ground.
One can only imagine how majestic this place was during its peak!

Beautiful temple including a mantle that was returned from the states to much fanfare. Hardly any non-local tourists, or any tourists at all. A real gem if you can get there. The nearby town/city of Buriram is a good base if you don’t mind the 130km round trip, which we managed just fine in a day.

This place is amazing. Historical. Well preserved.
150 Baht entry for foreigners.

Prepare for a good amount of steps up and ofcourse down.

You'll love the rewards you're getting upstairs so its worth the effort.

This renovated site holds many buildings a near complete outerwall and sculptures.

The historical information center gives you clear in side and background history.

Definitely worth visiting.

Nice place!
Good street to go there by car and big parking place.

Plenty Shops and food shops as well

Visiting the Phanom Rung historical park was such a stunning and breathtaking moment. See this place as just a picture was unmatched to the actual visiting experience. Most of the architecture, decoration, and cravings are in excellent condition and very well-maintain by staffs. Tourist guide was really eager to tell the story and any facts about the temple. The area is also very clean and peaceful, comparing with other historical parks. There were a lot of tourists by the time we visited but it didn't diminish the magnificent of this place. Totally worth the visit✨

It's magnificent. The only thing I can add is that as you are walking from the visitors center to the main section of the place off to the side is a modern building and it has a great restroom that is virtually unused.

Amazing historical piece, all made out of stone. Wonderful & refreshing scenery.