Buri Ram - 4 Attractions You Must Visit

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About Buri Ram

Buriram is at the south end of the Khorat Plateau, with several extinct volcanoes around the province.

Types of Attractions in Buri Ram

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List of Attractions in Buri Ram

Phanom Rung Historical Park

Phanom Rung Historical Park

Hindu Temples

Iconic Buildings

Phanom Rung is probably the most impressive and significant of the Khmer temples that can be found in Thailand. It was constructed in Angkor style during the 10th until the 13th century as a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. The temple was built on top of a hill which symbolizes Mount Kailash, a holy mountain in Hinduism on top of which Shiva lives. Phanom Rung lies on the ancient route from Angkor to Phimai in Nakhon Ratchasima province.

Prasat Ban Bu

Prasat Ban Bu

Hindu Temples

Notable Architectures

The Prasat Ban Bu is a Khmer temple from the end of the xii th , beginning of xiii th century , built by King Jayavarman VII . It is located on the site of the Ban Bu village school. It is one of the eight dharmasalas identified to date on the road to Prasat Hin Phimai. These dharmasalas were distant about fifteen kilometers from each other, which corresponded to a day of walking. It was originally a laterite tower with a long entrance hall and more.

Prasat Muang Tam

Prasat Muang Tam

Hindu Temples

Notable Architectures

Prasat Muang Tam is a Hindu Temple in Prakhon Chai District, Buriram Province, Thailand. It is primarily in the Khleang and Baphuon styles, which dates its primary phases of construction to the late-10th and early-11th centuries. The primary deity was Shiva, although Vishnu was also worshipped there.

Prasat Nong Hong

Prasat Nong Hong

Notable Architectures

The Prasat Nong Hong is a Khmer sanctuary in Thailand, in the province of Buriram . It is a set of three brick towers, facing east, and resting on a single laterite platform . The three towers have a square plan, of the stepped type, the central tower being the largest. The whole is surrounded by a laterite wall pierced by two entrances, one to the east, the other to the west. According to the type of decoration and architecture, this sanctuary is style Baphuon and dates from the xi th century

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For more information about Buri Ram, visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buriram_Province