Phanom Rung National Park is attracted stonework sanctuary in Thailand where you can know about fascinating Khmer (ethnic group) heritage of the area. Phanom Rung is one of the largest and excellently restored Khmer temples in Thailand. It is built in 10th and 13th centuries using sandstone and laterite as a Hindu monument. The temple grandly stands on the inactive volcano with views Dongrek Mountains (carrying-pole Mountains) of Cambodia.
It is facing capital of the Angkor Empire (Khmer Empire) once stood and Phanom Rung is generally believed to have been a plan for Angkor Wat. The structure of Phanom Rung was build in a attractive way along a 160 meter path of pink sandstone pillars that take you to the elaborate five-headed naga bridge representing the division between the worlds of mortals and gods.
The bridge leads to main sanctuary early that was symbolizing a place of power and beauty, even today it still remains the wonderful site. This is also one of the example of classical architecture, they includes Hindu Gods Shiva (Mahadeva), Vishnu (Supreme God of Vaishnavism) and play from Great Hindu Epic the Ramayana (Book by Valmiki). Don’t miss to visit Phanom Rung before leaving Phimai.
Phanom Rung was broadly reestablished by the Thai Fine Arts Department during the 1970’s and 1980’s. The site has been submitted to UNESCO‘s conditional rundown for thought as a future World Heritage Site.
Phanom Rung celebration
Consistently at April thirteenth the Phanom Rung celebration is held when an exceptionally extraordinary wonder happens. The beams of the sun radiate through the entirety of the 15 portals of the sanctuary, making a mystical situation. On 13th April when opening times are stretched out, there will also be a sound and light shows just as firecrackers.
Opening hours:
- The historical park is open from 6 am until 6 pm.
- Phanom Rung is a well visited complex. Especially on weekends and Thai public holidays the place can get busy. Best time to visit would be a weekday.
Entrance fee:
- Adult 100,Child 100
- A 150 Baht ticket is valid for nearby Muang Tum as well.