Sights and activities in Phimai: In Phimai, it's easy to forget that besides the Khmer Temple, the pride of the city, there are many other interesting things to discover. The extraordinary Sai Ngam Park is at the top of the list. The popular night market is also highly recommended.

Sights in Phimai: Sai Ngam (Banyan Tree) – My rating: 5/5 stars. A park formed by the roots and branches of a single tree. It lies beside a small pond. Phimai Temple – My rating: 5/5 stars. Here you'll find Prasat Phimai, one of the finest examples of Khmer temples in Thailand. Its architecture is reminiscent of Angkor Wat in many ways. Phimai National Museum – My opinion: 4/5. This small museum is a great introduction to the history of Phimai and the region when it was ruled by the Khmer Empire. It helps to establish the context when visiting Prasat Hin Phimai, the city's Khmer temple.

Other places worth seeing in Phimai: Phimai Night Market (5 stars): This small night market takes place every evening in Phimai near the clock tower. There are many stalls selling Thai street food, but also a classic fresh market with fruit and vegetable vendors, fish and meat sellers, and clothing stalls in the left aisle. Pratu Chai Gate (5 stars): The best-preserved of the four gates of the old fortifications. It opens onto a lawn and a small pond. Meru Bhramathat (5 stars): A damaged brick chedi perched on a hill overlooking Phimai's main square.

Tours from Phimai TakeMeTour (advertisement) Visit the wonders of Phimai Historical Park. See the ancient Khmer-era Phimai Temple and the Dan Kwian pottery village. Details & Booking

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