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Monument of Thao
Suranaree
This charming
monument was built in 1934 to honour the heroism of Khun Ying Mo
(affectionately known as Ya Mo), wife of Deputy Governor of
Khorat during the reign of King Rama III, who saved the city
from a Laotian invasion. The statue itself is the focal point of
an annual celebration (March 23 to April 3) commemorating the
victory.
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Western City Gate
(Chum Phon)
Once one of four
City Gates which served as part of the ancient city's
fortifications, today Chum Phon is the only City Gate still
standing. The Gate was built during the reign of King Narai in
1656.
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Wat Phra narai Maharaj
This temple is
revered by the people for housing an image of Narayana, one of
the city's most sacred objects.
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Korat Night Bazar
Souvenirs,
handicraft, every day necessities - this night bazaar offers a
little bit of everything and is correspondingly popular with
both locals and visitors.
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Mahaweerawong
National Museum
This museum has an
eclectic collection of artifacts, ranging from Buddha images
from the Khmer and Ayutthaya period, to ceramics, to carvings
from ancient monasteries.
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Bung Ta lau Park
This green space
tucked into the heart of the city, with its cool blue lake and
shady trees, is a lovely place to relax. Many locals jog or
excercise here in the early morning or late evening.
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Phi Mai Historical Park
Located about 56km
to the north is this lovely 11-th century Khmer sanctuary, which
in many ways is reminiscent of the more famous Angkor Wat, to
which it was connected by road during its heyday.
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