Fascinating northeast section of Thailand is known as Esarn, Isaan or Esan. As one of the most under-visited parts of Thailand, Esarn has some best destinations to explore, which preserves its authentic culture. Unspoiled by tourists, Esarn in Thailand is the best region to explore conveniently with a car rental.
Let us discuss about some of the favorite destinations and sights to explore with Esarn car hire:
Khao Yai National Park:
From Bangkok, it does not take long driving time to get into Esarn. At the edge of this region, which is a short two and half hour of drive from the capital, you will find Khao Yai National Park. If you love nature and would like to experience a piece of pristine environment then visiting Khao Yai National Park will prove great. Thailand’s first national park and UNESCO Heritage Site, Khao Yai National Park has a rich diversity of plant and animal life.
Vibrant Korat City:
Korat is known as Esarn’s getaway city that has a nickname- Nakhon Ratchasima. This city has some most beautiful temples like Wat Ban Rai and Wat Phayap. You can see a giant standing Buddha at Wat Sala Loi, which is a big temple with a few building and beautiful garden and a manmade waterfall. This place is great for photo opportunities. In Korat do not forget to taste best noodle soup at a soup stall on the corner of Buarong and Suranaree Roads. Here you can also visit Phimai Temple, which is a part of the Phimal Historical Park.
Buriram Province:
One of the Khmer temples, Phanom Rung Historical Park is located at Buriram Province in the Esarn region. This temple was built in 10th to 13th centuries with sandstone & laterite as a Hindu Shrine.
Nong Khai:
This city is awesome for enjoying amazing food, enjoying river cruises and exploring cool market. You can visit the Sala Kaew Ku sight, which is a sculpture park, built by Bunleua Sulilat in 1978. The sight hundreds of Buddha statues in all shapes and sizes will prove to be a delight.
Phu Phra Bat Historical Park:
An hour drive from Nong Khai, you can reach this site. Phu Phra Bat is a national archeological park that features stone houses and rock formations. You can enjoy a beautiful scenic drive to reach this park. At this park, you can witness some rock art, which are thought to be 3,000 year old rock formations formed initially by river erosion & later modified by religious groups.
For enjoying a convenient and stress-free travel to Northeast of Thailand, you can consider Esarn car rental by Khaoyai Car Rental. We offer wide collection of immaculate vehicles for rent at best price. With us, you can get a self-drive or chauffeur driven Esan car rental.
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