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BURIRAM PROVINCE
Buriram is not a province for urban exploration. Despite hanging on to half of its historic
moat, Mueang Buriram, the provincial capital and only large town, is a tough sell as a tour-
ist destination. Buriram Province is best as a place to get a glimpse of the past. The coun-
tryside is chock-a-block with tradition and peppered with dozens of Khmer ruins. The
crowning glory is Phanom Rung, a beautifully restored complex climbing to the summit of
an extinct volcano. The most spectacular Angkor monument in Thailand, Phanom Rung is
well worth the journey and should impress even those who've already experienced Angkor
Wat in Cambodia.
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Nang Rong
POP 23,778
This workaday city is even more forgettable than the capital city, 45km to the north, but it's
the most convenient base for visiting Phanom Rung, and a full range of services and a good
selection of hotels make it a friendly and comfortable starting point.
Sleeping & Eating
P California Inter Hostel
GUESTHOUSE
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( 08 1808 3347;
www.pcalifornianangrong.webs.com
;
Th Sangkakrit; s 250-500B, d 300-600B; )
This great place, which isn't actually a hostel, on the east side of town offers bright, nicely
decorated rooms with good value in all price ranges, including the cheapest, which have
fans and cold-water showers. English-speaking owner Khun Wicha is a wealth of know-
ledge about the area and leads tours. Bikes are free of charge. A motorcycle taxi from the
bus station costs 50B.
Honey Inn
( 08 1264 7144; Soi Si Kun; r 250-350B; )
This family-run Nang Rong veteran 1km from
the bus station is a bit older and cheaper than P California, but still a fine choice. Motor-
cycle hire and guided tours are also available. To find it, walk north from the bus station,
cross the main road and head east until you see the sign.
GUESTHOUSE
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