Phimai Attractions
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Phimai
The town of Phimai, located 270 km (168 mi.) north-east of Bangkok on the almost bare Khorat Plateau, was founded by the Khmers. The shrine is the largest and, without doubt, best preserved example in this area of Khmer art in Thailand. It was built only a few years after the important temple sites of Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Phimai's temple site is certainly considerably smaller than Angkor Wat, but, like its famous model, the most beautiful and purest Khmer style is evident in its design and its artistic quality.
By car: from Nakhon Ratchasima Highway 2 to Talat Khae (44 km (27 mi.)), then right along 206 (signpost; a total of 56 km (35 mi.)).
By bus: from Bangkok Northeastern Bus Terminal and Nakhon Ratchasima.
The town of Phimai, located 270 km (168 mi.) north-east of Bangkok on the almost bare Khorat Plateau, was founded by the Khmers. The shrine is the largest and, without doubt, best preserved example in this area of Khmer art in Thailand. It was built only a few years after the important temple sites of Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Phimai's temple site is certainly considerably smaller than Angkor Wat, but, like its famous model, the most beautiful and purest Khmer style is evident in its design and its artistic quality.
By car: from Nakhon Ratchasima Highway 2 to Talat Khae (44 km (27 mi.)), then right along 206 (signpost; a total of 56 km (35 mi.)).
By bus: from Bangkok Northeastern Bus Terminal and Nakhon Ratchasima.
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Banyan Tree
The gigantic Banyan Tree in Phimai, perched atop an island, is an interesting site.
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Phimai Historical Park
Highlights of the Phimai Historical Park are the 11th or 12th C main shrine, and the tower which held an important Buddha statue and was used during ceremonies.
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Phimai National Museum
The National Museum in Phimai features open-air exhibits which showcase portraits of Buddha and lintels from Khmer temples.