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Prasat Phanom Rung is situated on the top of an extinct volcano. Phnom Rung at tapek Sub district,chalerm Phra Khiat District, Buriram Province. It is one of the most beautiful and important Khmer ancient mounment in Thailand.
This religious monument was devoted to Shiva, one of the supreme divinities of Hindu religion. Therefore, Phanom Rung hill and its sanctuary are symbols of the mountain Kailasa with Shiva's patheon, and symbolizes the centre of the universe. The mounments on Phanom Rung were built between the 10th and 13th centuries A.D.
Travel to Prasat Phanom Rung
From Korat take the highway no. 224 to the south to Chok Chai district (about 30 km). Then take to the left turn and continue on the road no. 24. It is approximately 77 km from Chok Chai to the intersection (in Nang Rong district) with signed road to Prasat Phanom Rung. Follow the concrete road for 12 km to get to the ancient hill top Khmer temple. The temple on the hill could be seen from a distance.
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