Isan: Northeast and Khmer Heritage
Here's a small selection of attractions to see in Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat): a few temples (always ;-), its monument, and Khmer ruins. A peaceful stroll through this city at the gateway to Isan.
Heading to Buriram? Don't miss the Phanom Rung temples and Prasat Muang Tam, both easy to combine in one day. Information, directions, and tips are in the article.
Near Surin, on the Thailand-Cambodia border, discover forgotten Khmer temples, in a unique atmosphere, freely accessible and little frequented.
A national park located about 3 hours northwest of Bangkok, Khao Yai was the first of its kind to be created, in 1962. Today it is the 3rd largest national park in Thailand and is home to a large number of wild animals including wild elephants, which are often the primary reason for a visit to this magnificent mountainous area.
Phimai has one of the most beautiful Khmer temples in the country, a vestige of a past when the kingdom did not yet exist and was part of the Khmer empire which dominated the region.
Mukdahan is a small town, bordering Laos just opposite, only separated by the mythical Mekong.
Located on the banks of the Mekong, this border town of Laos has an unexpected link with Vietnam and is well worth a stop.
A recap of our last day in Isaan: we bid farewell (with some local shopping!) to Khong Jiam and…