Prasat Ta Muean
This khmer santuary is 12 kilometres
from Ban Ta Miang on Highway No. 214 on the Thai-Cambodian
border. Prasat Ta Muan Tot has a square base made
of sandstone, similar to those at Ban Phluang. Prasat
Ta Muan Thom is 200 metres from Ta Muan Tot sanctuary.
Situated near a stream, it consists of 3 pagodas with
floral and idol designs. There are also 2 laterite
buildings and a pool beyond them.
Huai Saneng
Huai Saneng is a reservoir popular with locals who
seek relaxation. It is 5 kilometres from Amphoe Prasat.
Phanom Sawai Forest
Park
Phanom Sawai Forest Park is 14 kilometres away on
the way to Amphoe Prasat and 6 kilometres on a road
on the right. The park comprises 3 peaks and a large
Buddha image in the meditation posture. The view from
the top is quite spectacular.
Phraya Surin Phakdi
Si Narong Changwang (Pum) Monument
This monument is dedicated to the first lord of the
city. It is located at the southern entrance to the
city in the area where the city's inner wall once
stood. It was built in 1968.
Prasat Muang Thi
Prasat Muang Thi is 16 kilometres from Surin on the
way to Si Khoraphum on Highway No. 226. Three square
brick pagodas were part of five on the same base.
Silverware and Silk
Villages
Silverware and Silk Villages can be reached by taking
the Surin-Chom Phra road (No. 214) to Km. 14-15, then
4 kilometres to the right. These villages are Ban
Khawao Sinnarin, Ban Chok and Ban Sado, all nearby
one another. The beautiful silverware and silk products
made here are sold to shops and tourists.
In addition, Chan Rom village at
Km. 9 on the Surin-Sangkha Highway cultivates Indian
mulberry for silkworms that are then used to produce
ancient-style silk designs and colors. Basketry is
also made here.
Wat Burapharam
Wat Burapharam is on Krung Si Nai Road near the provincial
hall. It houses Luang Pho Phra Chi, a sacred Buddha
image of the city. This old image was built during
the Thon Buri period at the same time Surin was founded.
Prasat Ban Phluang
Ban Phluang sanctuary is at Km. 32 on the Surin-Prasat-Kap
Choeng road. This Khmer religious site consists of
3 brick buildings on the same laterite base with a
moat surrounding them. The buildings were built around
the 16th Buddhist century.
Prasat Ban Phluang
Built around the 16th-17th Buddhist century. This
small sanctuary has very detailed designs. The site
is 4 pagodas on a rectangular laterite base. Each
pagoda is square and made of sandstone with floral
and human figure designs.
Prasat Ban Prasat Sanctuary
Ban Prasat Sanctuary is at Tambon Phlai, 5 kilometres
from the district office on the way to Surin. The
only remaining structure is the laterite wall and
ancient pool, which is to the east of the site.
