 Khao Kradong Park
 is on Khao Kradong which is an extinct volcano. The mouth of the volcano
is now a small pool which has water throughout the year. About 6 km.
from the city on the Buriram - Prakhon Chai Road, the park can be
reached via 2 ways which are by car on a concrete road lined with Buddha
images in various postures and by a stairway which climbs to a level of
265 meters above sea level. On the mountain top sits Phra Suphatbophit,
a large image sacred to the Buriram people. Adjacent to it is an ancient
pagoda which houses a replica of Lord Buddha's footprint.
The park is under the supervision of the Wildlife Conservation Office of
the Royal Forestry Department. Buriram Provincial Authorities have
developed it into a major tourist spot by conserving nature and the
environment in pristine condition. Numerous tourists come here on
weekends.Kradong Reservoir
is in front of Kradong Mountain. A road on the left of Khao Kradong
takes visitors to Bunyanusat Scouts Camp and a zoo. The place is ideal
for relaxation and picnics. The reservoir offers a magnificent view of
the Phra Suphatthara Bophit Buddha image stop Khao Kradong. A replica of
the Holy Footprint is also placed here.
Huai Talat Reservoir
and Birds Park
is about 10 km. Along the Buriram-Prakhon Chai Road in Tambon Sakae Sum.
The reservoir holds water the year round. The most important thing about
the reservoir is that over 200 species of birds inhabit it such as
Waterfowls, spring chicken and others. Nearby is the largest bird cage
in the area with over 200,000 birds belong to Mr. Sawat Kochaseni. The
compound is shady and there is food for sale in the evening. This is a
perfect place for people seeking quiet relaxation. Visitors can also be
taken to view the many birds there.
Buriram Local Arts and
Crafts Center
is in front of the Surin Provincial Army Headquarters on the Buriram
intersection from the Buriram -Prakhon Chai Road in tambon Samet, tel.
613299,612823. There are many sandstone replicas of South Isan arts such
as the Narai lintel, good sculptures, Buddha images, etc.
Buri Ram Culture Center
situated in the Buriram Ratchaphat Institute. It is the center for the
collection and display of artifacts and works of historical value, as
well as a research source for local history, archaeology and arts. The
center was opened on April 16, 1993 and is open daily for the public to
visit during government office hours. |
The first thing the visitor will see is a fabulous staircase which has
three platforms leading to the first pavilion and then there is a stone
path which has small posts along its sides leading to the Naga bridge
with late rite pavilions. At the end of the Naga bridge there are five
platforms to the Temple. There is another terrace at the end of Naga
bridge which leads to the inner space of the monument and there is
another Naga bridge between the monument and the principal Prang. The
principal Prang has the same kind of Mandapa as Prasat Phimai. Entering
the Prang one will see the great Shiva god in nataraja (dancing) style.
The top of the fronton and the lower part of the lintel consist of the
well-known reclining Vishnu relief. 
is on Khao Angkhan, another extinct volcano in Buri Ram. The temple
can be reached by taking the Ta Pek-Lahan Sai Road for 5 km. And turning
left for 10 more km. Artifacts abound here, including ancient sandstone
temple boundary markers dating back to the Dvaravati period. Nowadays
it is the site of Wat Khao Angkhan, one of Buri Rams largest
monasteries. The buildings within were designed to reflect architecture
in various eras. All are breathtakingly beautiful. Inside the main
chapel are mural paintings recounting the past lives of Lord Buddha in
English.
