On Tue, 03 Feb 2004 06:04:41 -0800, David wrote:
> davisaz_2000@yahoo.com (davis AZ) wrote in message
> news:<1dc12a74.0402020929.7d1d01e5@posting.google.com>...
>> Does anyone in this newsgroup knows an economical way from Bangkok to
>> see both Phanom Rung, the nearby Prasat Muang Tam and ruins of Phimai,
>> the open-air museum using Korat as the base or where to stay in the
>> ruins towns? Are there direct buses between these two ruins? Typically
>> how long it takes to see bot the ruins?
>>
>
> Phimai is best seen on a day-trip from Khorat. The bus from Khorat to
> Phimai takes about one hour thirty minutes. If you're travelling from
> Bangkok to Khorat, you could break the journey by staying in Pak Chong and
> visiting nearby Khao Yai National Park.
>
There are no direct buses between the two. You'll have to go back to
Khorat after visiting Phimai. To visit Phanom Rung, take the bus to Surin
or Prasat. The crossroad to Phanom Rung and Muang Tam is about halfway to
Surin (2 hours). Moto drivers are waiting there to get you to the
temples.
In Phimai, don't miss the nice museum (lots of Khmer art). Also, when
returning to Khorat, you can stop to see the small temple of Phanom
Wan (you'll have to walk or hitchhike, because it's 3-4 kilometers from
the main road).
Regarding time, you should count one day for Phimai and one day for Phanom
Rung - Muang Tam.
Raoul
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