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Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat): the Gateway to the Isaan

Known locally as Khorat, Nakhon Ratchasima is a large north-eastern province in the heart of the Isaan region, around 260 kilometres from Bangkok.

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Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) attractions

Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) is a large province which is steeped in history, especially that which relates to the Khmer kingdom. As a result there are numerous sites covering all aspects of Khmer culture. The province is rich in nature with forests, mountains, waterfalls and reservoirs. The province also supports traditional ways of life, especially well reflected at Dan Kwian – a traditional community based around the production of clay pottery products. Nakhon Ratchasima's museums are excellent, housing findings from a variety of archaeological digs that bear witness to the region’s pre-history and the Dvaravati and Khmer cultures that strongly influenced it. Attractions in the area include Khao Yai National Park – an especially good park protecting birds and animals (tigers, elephants, etc.) and Prasat Hin Phimai National Historical Park.

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Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) hotels and accommodation

The best budget accommodation in Khorat is the clean, friendly and central Tokyo Hotel l, at 329-333 Thanon Suranari, just 30m from Bus Terminal 1 (tel 044/242873; under USD 10). If that's full, the nearby Tokyo Guesthouse and Tokyo Hotel 2 are similar. Siri Hotel, 167-168 Thanon Pho Klang (tel 044/242831; under USD 15), is also fairly central, quite quiet and spacious. The long-standing backpackers' favourite, Doctor's Guesthouse is ten minutes' bus ride out at 78 Soi 4, Thanon Suebsiri, near TAT (tel 044/255846; under USD 5). It has a quaint B&B atmosphere with only six rooms and a dorm. Local yellow bus/songthaew #1 stops opposite the soi entrance; #2 passes the Thanon Suebsiri junction (get off when you see Wat Mai Amphawan across the road).

Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) restaurants

Khorat's small night market, along the Chomsurang Hotel end of Thanon Mahathai, is the best place for local northeastern food , or there are plenty of roadside noodle stalls opposite the train station. If you're staying at Doctor's Guesthouse, try the quality Thai dishes at C&C, next to the Soi 4 intersection on Thanon Suebsiri.

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