#1
Phanom Rung Historical Park
4.7 (12,157)·Buriram
Elaborate carvings adorn this historic Khmer temple on an extinct volcano with scenic views.
The 10 Best Temples & Cultural Sites in Buriram, Ranked
This list leans heavily on hilltops and old Khmer stone, with a few city shrines and a castle-themed oddity thrown in to break things up. Phanom Rung Historical Park takes the top spot, and it isn't close.
10 placesAvg 4.6 on GoogleUpdated Oct 2026
- #2
Prasat Muang Tam
4.6 (4,035)·BuriramAncient temple built during the Khmer empire & flanked by ponds in tranquil surroundings.
- #3
Buriram Castle
4.6 (1,446)·BuriramCastle-style architecture built for photographs, and it works best after dark when the heat's gone.
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Best Hotels in Buriram
My pick at each price level in Buriram, going by Google's hotel class. Hotels from my ranked list of the 10 best come first, then the best-reviewed. Each button opens the hotel on Booking.com with your dates filled in.
#3Mid-range · 4-star
Cresco Hotel - Buriram4.5 (662 reviews)
Modern rooms & suites in a refined hotel offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant & a gym.
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#1Budget · 3-star
B2 Buriram Boutique and Budget Hotel4.5 (2,172 reviews)
Straightforward rooms with flat-screen TVs & minifridges, plus complimentary Wi-Fi.
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- #4
King Rama I Monument
4.7 (1,102)·BuriramKing Rama I, Buriram's founder, rides a war elephant in this bronze statue created in his honor.
- #5
Wat Khao Phra Angkhan
4.5 (1,071)·BuriramA hilltop Buddhist temple in Buriram offering scenic views and traditional religious architecture.
- #6
Buriram City Pillar Shrine
4.7 (751)·BuriramA revered city pillar shrine in central Buriram, open daily and free to explore.
- #7
Wat Pa Khao Noi
4.7 (500)·BuriramA peaceful forest temple in Buriram offering a serene spiritual retreat amid natural surroundings.
- #8
Wat Phra Phutthabat Khao Kradong
4.5 (137)·BuriramA sacred hilltop site in Buriram combining a revered Buddhist temple with sweeping views over the surrounding plains.
- #9
Phra Ubosot Wat Klang Phra Aram Luang
4.5 (222)·BuriramA revered Buddhist ordination hall in the heart of Buriram, open daily for worship and cultural exploration.
- #10
Nong Dta Mu
4.2 (233)·BuriramA local temple and cultural site in Nang Rong, Buriram, drawing visitors with its spiritual atmosphere.
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