What places to visit in Phimai?

Must-visit places in Phimai

Sai Ngam ( Banyan Tree )

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Park formed by the roots and branches of one single tree. Its located on a little pond.

Phimai temple

ปราสาทหินพิมาย

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which houses Prasat Phimai, one of the finest examples of Khmer temple in Thailand. Its architecture reminds of Angkor Wat in many ways.

Phimai National Museum

พิพิธภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติพิมาย

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This small museum is a great introduction to the history of Phimai and the region when it was ruled by the Khmer Empire. it helps to set the context when visiting Prasat Hin Phimai, the city's Khmer temple.

Other nice places to visit in Phimai

Phimai Night Market

starstarstarstarstar This small night market takes place every evening in Phimai city near the clock tower. There are many Thai Street Food stalls but it is also a more classic fresh market with fruit and vegetable, fish and meat vendors and also in the left aisle stalls selling clothe

Pratu Chai Gate

starstarstarstar which is the best preserved of the four gates of the ancient fortifications and opens onto a lawn and a small pond.

Meru Bhramathat

starstarstar damaged brick chedi perched on a hill on the main square of Phimai

Tours from Phimai

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Visit the Wonders of Phimai Historical Park

Visit the ancient Phimai temple of the Khmer period and see the Dan Kwian pottery village

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This large white Buddha is very recent, it is located on a hill overlooking the Wat Phra That Mae Yen which is already somewhat high. The visit is interesting for the Big Buddha certainly but also...

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