City: Nakhon Ratchasima Province
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Top 10 Sacred & Religious Sites in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand
Nakhon Ratchasima (Thai: นครราชสีมา, pronounced [ná(ʔ).kʰɔ̄ːn râːt.t͡ɕʰā.sǐː.māː]), often called Khorat (Thai: โคราช, pronounced [kʰōː.râːt])) is one of the Isan provinces (changwat) of Thailand's northeast corner. It is the country's largest province by area, with a population of about 2.7 million who produce about 250 billion baht in GDP, the highest in Isan. Neighbouring provinces are (clockwise, from north) Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Buriram, Sa Kaeo, Prachinburi, Nakhon Nayok, Saraburi, and Lopburi.
Restaurants in Nakhon Ratchasima Province
1. Lan Boon Mahawihan Somdet Phra Buddhacharn
2. Wat Kok Sri Saket
3. Subtawee Dhammaram Monastery
4. Wat Khok Prasat
5. Phimai Historical Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 572 reviews
This 12th-century temple is similar in structure to Angkor Wat.
Reviewed By jelinicivana - London, United Kingdom
Not as big as Ayutthaya or Sukhotai, but well worth a visit. The temple is just stunning! Phimai was an outpost of the Khmer empire and that is why the temple was built in Khmer architecture. Also, I learned there that Angkor Wat was inspired by this temple in Phimai! How very cool! Recommend visiting at any time, especially in the late afternoon as there are fewer tourists. Also, worth stopping and having a walk around Phimai, it is rather cute itself.
6. Wat Luang Phor Toh
7. Luang Pu Thuat Temple
8. Wat Ban Rai
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By 1Raynemaker
About two hours north of Khon Kaen, you'll find one of Thailand's hidden gems in the middle of nowhere (although Ratchasima is not far). Have have been to temples all over the country to include the Blue and White Temples, Temple of Truth, Silver temples of Chang Mai. I have to say, this was worth the trip. It reminds me of the Blue Temple as far as art and design. I loved it! There is so much going on in the murals and sculptures that adorn the outside of the temple; there are Hindu, Buddhist, and possibly more references. The basement looks like you could have a rave party, while the rest is like a museum on the floors above. The giant Naga statues at front are amazing! I've wanted to go here for years, and am glad I finally made the trip.
9. Thep Phithak Punnaram
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By JohannL256 - Penang Island, Malaysia
A quiet peaceful temple for local prayers; The main temple is at the top of the mountain and needs more than 600 steps of climbing to reach the top of the main mountain temple. The lower ground temple is full with peacock's bird; The birds are not in the center of temple. Its roaming all over the temple vicinity and nearby. There's also a lot of different kinds of chicken species roaming all over the places. You can take photos quite close to the peacocks & very surreal. Therefore, you need to walk around the temple vicinity to find them in high and low resting places all over. The temple will close around 5.30PM;
10. Wat Sala Loi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By 925raye - Nang Rong, Thailand
Wat Sala Loi’s highlight is the meeting hall which is built in Thai style in the shape of a boat riding the waves. It is decorated with local Dan Kwian clay tiles and tells the life of Buddha on the wall, the door is also made of metal. Inside the hall there is a large statue of Buddha. Wat Sala Loi in Nakhon Ratchasima is situated 500 meters from Rop Mueang Road.Opening hours: Daily 08.30 - 16.30
