Things to do & places to visit in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand

Nakhon Ratchasima Province #18 destination in Thailand 2023. The average rating score is 4.03 based on 5.922 traveler reviews, of 120 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Bangkok, current date and time: Monday, May 06, 2024, 18:39.

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General weather summary in May

93°F - 77°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Very warm with a gentle breeze

Feels like

44%

Chance of rain

246.0 millimeters

Amount

10.0 mph

Wind speed

69%

Humidity

12.8

Daylight length

5:43 AM

Sunrise

6:32 PM

Sunset

18%

Cloud cover

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4.5 Phimai Historical Park (576 reviews)
- Stunning little historical park! Worth a stop!
Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Religious Sites

This 12th-century temple is similar in structure to Angkor Wat. See more..
4.5 Khoa Yai and Beyond (156 reviews)
- Best tour ever, best guide, unforgettable moments!!!
Private Tours

The best tour I ever had in my life. We came with my family (2 adults, 3 children) on august 15th 2022 to make a jungle tour and a night safari and we were amazed, Deaw is a passionate guide, he showed us so many things, birds, snakes, scorpios, monkeys and he was kind enough to extend for more than an hour the night safari to make sur sur my family sees the elephants, and he succeed. Thank you so much Deaw!!! I will definitely recommend this tour, really impressive!!! See more..
4.5 Terminal 21 Korat (139 reviews)
- Worth a visit for the spectacular decor
Shopping Malls

Visited 3 weeks after the tragic events of February 2020 and all was functioning normally. Each floor is given a theme linked to a city. Paris is the first (ground floor). London in the rain was the theme of the next floor. Tokyo on the top floor. The ground floor toilets are spectacular and must be visited even if you don’t need to go. The gentleman’s’ toilet had the most impressive “Now wash your hands” sign I have ever seen (see photo). See more..
4.5 Khao Yai Art Museum (117 reviews)
- A glorious art space-- a highlight of the area
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

One of the great joys of traveling around Thailand is discovering privately funded non-profit art galleries, and the Khao Yai Art Museum is a real gem. It is a glorious art space featuring paintings, sculptures and installations by famous and not so famous Thai artists. Both indoor and outdoor display areas, the latter beautifully set in delightful gardens. Lovely staff, great little cafe and a terrific shop upstairs See more..
4.5 Haew Narok Waterfall (101 reviews)
- Last 60m are steep steps
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Waterfalls

The walk in was pretty easy at the start, mostly flat slopes, until the last 60m. Multiple flights of treacherous, steep, narrow stone steps. Any misstep could send one rolling down 60m, bound to cause scratches and cuts given the rough and uneven surfaces here. Rewarded with the view of a majestic waterfall, with the wind in the face at the destination. The entire trail took us about an hour to and fro. See more..
4.5 Wat Sala Loi (91 reviews)
- Friendly visit to Wat Sala Loi, Korat
Religious Sites

It's always a pleasure visiting this Buddhist temple. Lovely surroundings and many attractions. A person feels at peace visiting there and the waterfall and other small shrines are lovely to view and experience. Say a prayer or just pay some respect by burning some incense, lighting a candle and hanging a small wreath of flowers. It can be bought at the temple for a mere THB20. Highly recommended visiting Korat. See more..
4.5 Thep Phithak Punnaram (91 reviews)
- Wonderful!
Religious Sites

Thep Phithak Temple (White Buddha) is wonderful and peaceful. I hiked up to the top to see the White Buddha) in 20 minutes. The mountain views were beautiful. The temple was well maintained and clean. There were peacocks in temple. Recommended. See more..
4.5 Wat Ban Rai (87 reviews)
- LP Koon
Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

Wat Ban Rai, a Thai temple where LP Koon is at. Nice and beautiful temple with a lot of statues of Thai Buddha and LP Koon. If you want to see LP Koon, daily he only come out around 2pm. There will be a mass chanted at that time. Everyone will be link up with a white rope, which LP Koon will held on his hand. After the chanted, you can cut the rope and bring back. When taking photo of him, do not use flashlight. Overall a good experience to be at this temple. See more..
4.5 Wat Luang Phor Toh (75 reviews)
- Bright temple donated by famous actor
Religious Sites

This templehas been donated and constructed by a famous Thai actor, who later also became monk. On a special Buddhist day we had the opportunity to join their ceremony, walking around the main statue three times (day: Khao Pansa) with him taking the leed. The temple is very nice, well decorated, as well as the surroundings with gardens and ponds. Lokatedon the road from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratachima See more..
4.5 Manee Sorn Sunflower Field (50 reviews)
- A Must to Visit in Khao Yai
Spent More than 3 hours Gardens

An enormous sunflower field, few minutes away from the main road of Khao Yai, Thanarat, where you can take pictures with hills as a backdrop. We went there after the blooming season hence they did not collect any entrance fees. But the flowers were still partially blooming. I would recommend this over other fields along the main road you might pass by as this is much larger. Really worth to visit. I would recommend all travelers to check the blooming season with the farm before going as you might be disappointed if the flowers not yet bloomed or visiting during harvesting season. See more..
4.5 Wat Non Kum Temple (40 reviews)
- Beautiful in every way
Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites

This is a modern temple built as his life's work by a much loved Thai actor. It is 95 per finished - 'though the magnificent, well tended gardens and lakes are complete. Beneath a gilded dome the largest building contains a huge golden statue of his holiness Prah Puttajarn (Toh Brahmarangsri), a reverend of Rakang Temple from the reign of king Rama IV. The attention to detail is remarkable and all of the pathways are decorated with inset ceramic flowers. There is no charge but a small donation is welcome. We spent over an hour here before being driven away by a tropical downpour. See more..
4.5 Bung Ta Lua Water Park (35 reviews)
- Beautiful park
Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water • Parks • Gardens

I enjoyed walking all the way around this park and lake. It is beautiful and clean and there is a bike track and walking/jogging track. See more..
4.5 Phimai Historical Park (32 reviews)
- Beautiful place
History Museums

Very impressive ancient city and uncrowded. Nice place to spend some relaxing time and enjoy the impressive ancient ruins. See more..
4.5 Phimai National Museum (28 reviews)
- Khmers treasures
Spent 1-2 hours History Museums

An incredible history of the area, from prehistoric to XIXth century, with beautiful sand stone carving, jewelry, Buddha of different kind... The external storage is less interesting, but the museum is really a place to go. See more..
4.5 Pha Kep Ta Wan (21 reviews)
- Nice and cool!!!
Spent 1-2 hours Mountains

Nice place to come no many people for now (During COVID-19) but still nice and cool place to come ❤️. You can see panorama view in here See more..
4.5 Khao Luk Chang Bat Cave (21 reviews)
- Two bat caves near khao yai..
Spent 1-2 hours Caverns & Caves

I think reviews here are about two separate places. I visited the one near Wat Tham sila Thong. Go past the temple to a resort with a large field adjacent. Get there early to see dozens of birds of prey gathering to hunt. Buzzards,sparrowhawks and peregrines (we were told. )The spectacular sight of around 2 million wrinkle lipped bats emerging in streams of swirling patterns and snaking across the sky towards their feeding grounds lasted about an hour as the sky slowly turned red to darkness. The sound of bat wings filled the air.Not many wildlife sights are guaranteed but this one is. Highlight of my time in Khao Yai. Don't miss this. I haven't been to the one at Khao Luk but I imagine it's a similar experience. . See more..
4.5 Saveone Night Market (18 reviews)
- Saveone Night Market Korat
Flea & Street Markets

Save One is the largest flea market in the Northeast because of its spacious area. It is a market with many items for sale. Food Zone of Save One Market It's quite large here. There are more than 100 shops, crowded, a flea market that has everything to choose from, perfect for both household items and food. I am very impressed because all the delicious food is suitable for food lovers. not expensive Everything is very good, I will go again often. See more..
4.5 Alcidini Winery (17 reviews)
- Great place nice wines
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

This was a wonderful experience with a variety of wines for different pallets - basic to bigger bolder tasters. Organic farm with animals such as turkeys geese and sheep A great place for events too - nice water feature and bridge Tasting fee of 100B, but refunded with purchase. I thought I was in California tasting See more..
4.0 Farm Chokchai (564 reviews)
- Popular so must pre-book
Spent 1-2 hours Farms

The foundation of our profession is based on the land of His Majesty the King. It is Earth to Mind Organization. We expose knowledge by experience, administration, evolution and are responsible for our actions. See more..
4.0 PB Valley Khao Yai Winery (391 reviews)
- Great place to experience Thai wine
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

PB Valley Khao Yai Winery is the birth place of the Khao Yai Wine Region and one of the finest wineries in Thailand located at the edge of the Khao Yai National Park at 300 to 380 meters above the sea level. Its scenic restaurant the Great Hornbill Grill offers Western and Thai specialties which are partly matched to the wines grown in the estate. PB Valley also offers professional conducted wine tasting tours for which it received awards from the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Only 146 km's northeast of Bangkok it's the perfect destination for a short trip for the whole family. See more..
4.0 Thao Suranaree (Ya Mo) Monument (318 reviews)
- A glimpse of history
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues

A Thai Boudicca who led the people against Lao invaders 200 years ago, 'though unlike the British heroine, she survived. Rightly she continues to be honoured by the people of Nakon Ratchasima. The statue itself is in front of one of the old city gates on the square moat surrounding the old city. See more..
4.0 GranMonte Vineyard (229 reviews)
- A cute gem in Asoke Valley!
Spent 2-3 hours Wineries & Vineyards

GranMonte Family Vineyard is uniquely located in Asoke Valley, Khao Yai and lies adjacent to Khao Yai National Park. Asoke Valley is known in Thailand for the beautiful yellow flower blossoms that is special to the region of Khao Yai. The serene atmosphere and truly beautiful surroundings of Asoke Valley, KhaoYai provides a perfect setting for the GranMonte Vineyard. Blending with its natural environment of KhaoYai has inspired the name "GranMonte", which also translates as “big mountain”.GranMonte Estate Single Vineyard has a wine grapes planting area of approximately 90 rai (or 36 acre) of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Verdelho, Petite Sirah and Grenache. Only the estate-grown grapes were used for the vinification of our wines. International wine competitions have awarded trophies and gold medals to GranMonte wines including AWC Vienna, Decanter World Wine Awards in the UK, Wine Style Asia Singapore, FBAT Wine Challenge, Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition, IWSC England, Syrah du Monde, Japan Wine Challenge and more. GranMonte 2009 Asoke Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah has won Gold in AWC Vienna and Wine Style Asia and Silver in Decanter among 6 other awards, while other wines also won multiple international and national awards.Located in GranMonte Vineyard is a 120 seat fine dining restaurant, VinCotto. Favoured by local and overseas guests. Caters to diners from holidaying families to wine lovers. Exquisite home-style dishes are from the family recipes matched with GranMonte award winning wines. Reservation recommended. See more..
4.0 Haew Suwat Waterfall (184 reviews)
- Short Challenging Path To Waterfall
Waterfalls

Seeing the top of the waterfall was not a problem since the lookout point is just a short walk from the carpark. To have a better and closer view of the fall at the bottom, we walked further down a unpaved path to a very steep steps to the rocky bottom. The effort to make it down to the bottom was well rewarded with a good view of the waterfall. Although it is not as grand as other waterfalls, being so close to it still made us excited to hear the roar of the falling water. Walk to the bottom is not very suitable for old folks and small children. See more..
4.0 The Mall Ratchasima (154 reviews)
- Quite big
Shopping Malls

I had a good walk around this mall twice. I also came to eat twice in the food court which is very nice cheap food. There is plenty of good shops. See more..
4.0 Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo (154 reviews)
- More than enough prey for the predators
Spent More than 3 hours Zoos

Is a large open space zoo, well outside the city limits. You will need a taxi or car to get there. Expect to pay extra for the waterpark (which is great for a young family) and carnival type kids rides. When at the zoo there is a hop on hop off open bus however it only allows you only circuit so you are better off getting a bike to ride and do things at your pace. The bikes are charged by the hour There is an abundance of free range and caged Bambi for the predators. The zoo exhibits include English descriptions. See more..
4.0 The Bonanza Exotic Zoo (132 reviews)
- Private zoo concept rather dated
Zoos

The Bonanza Exotic Zoo (BEZ), Openned in December 2013, Set in a green hill environment offers the opportunity to attraction experience and wilderness is sure to delight you. Opening Hours : Open daily ; 09.00 AM -17.00 PM See more..
4.0 Suwan Farm's Sweet Corn (87 reviews)
- Underrated under-the-radar farm
Spent < 1 hour Farms

Unexpected find while searching for places to visit in Khao Yai. The shop has a wide selection of snacks (a lot that you can buy as souvenirs back home), fresh corn juice and steaming hot corn cobs. While we went early around 9/10am, the tourist buses starting swarming in after that and queues became quite Long for the corn juice and sweet corn. The prices of food here are quite affordable too See more..
4.0 Scenical World (72 reviews) from $44.20
- Felt like we booked the whole amusement park
Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Water Parks

We went on a weekday and the place was practically empty. Some staff even follow us around and to operate the rides that we wanted to try. A good variety of rides that suits all ages. The ever slide, go kart and flying fox were the highlight for us. The staff there were all friendly and helpful. Only complain is there is not restaurants or food kiosk, actually there are no stores selling merchandise too. See more..
4.0 Sai Ngam (69 reviews)
- An impressive tree to see
Spas

This place is wicked! It looks like it could be a perfect setting for the Lord of the Rings! Easily reachable from Phimai (a 15ish minute bike ride), this enormous banyan tree is said to be the largest in all Asia!! And it is 350 years old! It is a great place to have a stroll, sit and enjoy the quiet, eery atmosphere. We were lucky to be the only tourists inside the tunnels of branches that afternoon, with a handful of locals around. There are a couple of small stalls on the other side of the lake where you can buy food. They also sell different types of fish, as well as frogs and turtles, to be released into the water. See more..
4.0 Lamtakhong Dam (67 reviews)
- Nice lake. Good stop on the way from Bangkok to Isaan
Dams

Nice lake. Good to relax for a while. Good views. The restaurants moved to lower levels (some are good). See more..