Things to see and do Surin

This 12th century Hindu Khmer Khmer temple, located about thirty kilometres from Surin, was built under the reign of Suryavarman II, who was also responsible for the construction of the Angkor site. It is composed of 5 prang (towers) built on the same base, each measuring 30 meters. The lintels of the doors and columns are decorated with decorations. The stone sculptures bearing the effigy of Hindu deities, Shiva, Brahma, Ganesha, Vishnu and Uma, recall the original function of the temple, which was later converted into a Buddhist monastery in the 16th century.

This natural park aims to preserve the fauna and flora of this part of the province. A wide variety of animals, particularly birds, can be seen. The main attraction of the park is Wat Phanom Silaram built in 1979. It is a sacred place and many pilgrims regularly come here to pray. Magnificent view on the surroundings but some 600 steps to climb! At the top of a hill called Khao Sawai, the only one that dominates the flat landscape of the surrounding rice fields, stands a huge white Buddha.