Prasat Hin Phanom Wan

Quiet and not crowded with visitors, had a good amount of time with the ruins to myself before others trickled in, but still left plenty of space to myself. Text on site entirely in Thai, but able to translate the guide provided at the gate. Site is in great condition, even if much of the bas-reliefs are weathered away.

Unfinished ancient Khmer Hindu temple. It is fantastic. The Fine Arts Department also provide toilet, museum and car park to facilitte visitors.

Amazing and beautiful old palace dated 1000 years now. Entrance 50 baht to visit this wonderful place and take a lot of pictures

Very good Temple from the Khmer time in Thailand, nearly Nakhon Ratchesima .

An impressed ancient religious place was built up about 15th-17th Buddhist century (around 800-1000 years ago). The tipical points of focussing on it are not only the assembling from a huge number of regional stones brought from around 100 kms. away sources, but also the founding of the evidents that shown transforming from Khom culture which followed to Hindu values to be Buddhist faithful culture in the following period. These shown the influences of Khom in this vast regional area before the in coming of Buddhist culture which was fundamentally established firmly and stands still until nowaday. The Prasat (Castle in English, which does not represent directly to the suitable meaning in foreign word), itself, indeed, closes to the meaning of the word:Temple, was the place for King or hi-ranking peoples in those age to do respectation to the Prophet in those era. You will be appreciated with those impressive physical scenes after visiting the hall of information(recommended) that will make you understand deeply in its historic story from the in-place explainer there.The Prasat is along the main highway and seperates to local road in short distance and situates in the mid of villeageous area. You should prepare for walking around in those ruins about 2 hrs., with your cap or umbrella that will help you a lot to meet the appreciation of old Khom/Buddisht temple.

like Angkor wat historic landmark n quite big site and entrance fee are 100bt for foreigner.

I really fall in love with this place. It is an interesting Khmer sanctuary. It was built in the 15th Buddhist century and was renovated during 18th and 19th century. It is a place to learn how people at that time built the beautiful building without any high technology or machines.....^_^

Great historical place to visit.

An excellent Ancient Khmer stone temple site with very few visitors.

Unfortunately the weather was not very nice when we visited. It was almost raining. The first impression was the lack of restauration and maintenance. A pitty that not more restoration work is done. Still, the complex is very impressive, even it is relatively small.

Phanom Wan is a small and beautiful old temple. The grounds are extremely well maintained and you can clearly see that a lot of effort is put into the upkeep of the temple. Admission is not free, but in my opinion it is well worth it. I would include the site in my itinerary again at any time.

So much fun exploring Korat province

Great scenery and full of history

The prasat has had some work done since the last time I visited. The main sanctuary has had its roof repaired. The Buddha inside the sanctuary is very intact and cared for by the monks in the temple next door. It is quiet,not many tourists. If you have a few spare hours in Korat city,well worth the 30 minute trip to get there.The restaurant on the left just outside the entrance going back to Korat is worth a visit.

No crowds here. A lot the ancient temple is still intact

Gets a little busy but great place to visit grounds are immaculate

Small but beautiful

Infra Red photography at Prasat Hin Phanomwan.
Camera: Nikon D70s (unconverted regular camera)
Filter Hoya & Tianya Infra red filters 720nm
Lens Nikon 18-70mm, Tripod.
Camera settings:
All images shot in RAW mode with Preset WB on patch of sunny green grass.
ISO 200, focal length f11, lens 18-70mm.
Exposures times:
Hoya R72 = 1.6secs
Tianya 720 = 1 secs
Post processing conducted in Nikon Capture NXD & Gimp 2.8.

It is believed that Prasat Phanom Wan was built in the 15th Buddhist century and was renovated during 18th and 19th century. The place was the Hindu religion and later became a Buddhist ritual site. Although most of the place was ruined, the main pagoda and a tiered pagoda are still remaining. Surrounded with sandstone walkway and laterite wall around the sanctuary, the southwest area is a sandstone pagoda called Prang Noi with the large Buddha statue inside. Outside the area comprises of Gopura (a sanctuary doorway or porch) situated in the form of tall tower in four directions. The east side of the sanctuary features the trace of a moat and hill called “Noen Oraphim”.

Getting there:The place is located in Ban Makha, Tambon Pho. Tourists are able to drive from the Nakhon Ratchasima-Khon Kaen road for 15 kilometers and proceed for another 5 kilometers to the site

Been there many times. Love it.

Amazing historical ruins, definitely suggests going to see if you are in the area, especially since it is free