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Prasat Hin Phimai

Visit Phimai, Thailand

Visit Phimai, Thailand

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A two-hour drive northeast of the Khao Yai National Park, and deeper into Isaan's many provinces, you find Prasat Phimai.

Hindu-Buddhist shrine

One of the oldest surviving Khmer temple sites in the area it was originally constructed of red sandstone in the 10th and 11th centuries. This Hindu-Buddhist shrine pre-dates Angkor Wat, yet shares a number of stylistic attributes.

Sandstone craftmanship from the 11th century can be found at PhimaiDue in part to a sensitive restoration project by the Fine Arts Department, Prasat Phimai has a unique quality with some of the most detailed Khmer lintel work still visible after a thousand years of weather, war and occupation.

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This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Phimai, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.

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    • Sandstone craftsmanship from the 11th century can be found at Phimai
      Sandstone craftsmanship from the 11th century can be found at Phimai
    • Late afternoon at Phimai
      Late afternoon at Phimai
    • Late afternoon light, Phimai
      Late afternoon light, Phimai
    • Naga Head, Phimai
      Naga Head, Phimai
    • Phimai, Thailand
      Phimai, Thailand
    • Phimai, Thailand
      Phimai, Thailand
    • Temple at Phimai
      Temple at Phimai
    • Sai Ngam is Thailand's largest banyan tree, Phimai
      Sai Ngam is Thailand's largest banyan tree, Phimai