Phanom Rung Travel Guide

Phanom Rung Overview

Phanom Rung is a Khmer temple complex set on the rim of an extinct volcano. It was built in sandstone and laterite in the 10th to 13th centuries. It was a Hindu shrine dedicated to Shiva, and symbolises Mount Kailash, his heavenly dwelling.
 

Things To See in Phanom Rung

Phanom Rung historical park
Landmark 0 miles/0 km

Phanom Rung , or, with its full name, ''Prasat Hin Phanom Rung'' (Phanom Rung Stone Castle), is a Khmer temple complex set on the rim of an extinct volcano at... Read more
Muang Tum
Landmark 3.7 miles/6 km

Prasat Hin Muang Tum is a Khmer temple in Buri Ram Province, Thailand. It is primarily in the Khleang and Baphuon styles, which dates its primary phases of... Read more

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Phanom Rung Info

Type: Historic