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What places to visit in Surin?

What to do and see in Surin

The city of Surin in itself does not have much interesting to visit. Its most notable temples are Wat Burapharam and Wat Sala Loy. Red city Pillar Shrine in Khmer style and Surin National Museum that the city is very proud are often mentioned among the things to see in the town. But the most interesting places are outside of Surin. The Province has many small Khmer ruins. Except for Mueang Thi and Sikhoraphum on the railway road, there are not easily accessible by public transportation. It is therefore essential to have a vehicuke to fully enjoy visiting the area. Khmer ruins are quite modest and often very small. They can definitly not compete with Phimai and Phanom Rung temples in neighboring provinces. The the most interesting visit near Surin is going to the very popular with children Elephant Study Center at around 50 kilometers from Surin.
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Other nice places to visit in Surin

Wat Sala Loy

Wat Sala Loy

starstarstarstar which is especially noticed for its Khmer-style building that was built in a recent past
Surin National Museum

Surin National Museum

starstarstarstar which the city is very proud. 4 km to the south from the city, it includes collections of objects that reveal the history and ethnic groups in the province.
Wat Burapharam

Wat Burapharam

starstarstar the most important temple in the city, it houses including Buddha statue the most revered Surin
Prasat Sikhoraphum

Prasat Sikhoraphum

starstarstar small ruin of a 12th century Khmer temple situated about 30 kilometers from Surin
Wat Ra Ngaeng

Wat Ra Ngaeng

starstarstar temple opposite to the train station Sikhoraphum (34 km from Surin) with a nice walking Buddha statue that is worth visiting only if you are already in Sikhoraphum to visit its Khmer temple
Wat Klang

Wat Klang

starstar quite common temple but a promising new building is in construction
City Pillar Shrine

City Pillar Shrine

star a large red Khmer style building housing the city pillar

Other visits suggestions in Surin

  • Khmer ruins of Surin Province
    In addition to Sikhoraphum, there are many small ruins of Khmer temples throughout the region. Especially around Prasat and Sangkha. We advice you to get a car if you want to visit them.
  • Handicrafts villages
    Numerous in Surin province. The most interesting are: Ban Tha Sawang for silk (information: 087 788 5106 (mobile)), Ban Buthom for rattan baskets,Ban Khwao Sinarin, Ban Chok for silver (information: 081 309 4352 (mobile))... Note that there is a homestay program in Ban Tha Sawang, cntact Chairman Suthit Yewwong for more information: 089 630 3396 (mobile)
    If you are interested in sericulture, we also advise you tp visit the Queen Sirikit Sericulture Center 3.5 km from Surin open from 8am to 4:30 pm (Phone: 044 511 393)

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Wat Phra That Lampang Luang

wat phra that lampang luang

emblematic temple of Lampang province, it is truly the place to visit here but it is about twenty kilometers away from Lampang City.


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Koh Samet island

koh samet island

Located in Rayong province, Koh Samet island is actually its main tourist attraction. As it is one of the closest maritime islands to Bangkok, it is also quite popular with Thais on weekends and...


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Sunset Beach

sunset beach

This small beach located on the west coast of the island of Koh Kradan offers a beautiful viewpoint to watch the sunset. On the other hand, as a beach to relax and swim, it has a huge flaw, which...


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Wat Chai Wattanaram

wat chai wattanaram

Khmer-style temple outside the city. It can be accessed by longtail (boat) from the Chankasem Palace Pier.


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