Buriram
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Festival · April
Phanom Rung Festival
งานขึ้นเขาพนมรุ้ง
- When
- Early April
- Where
- Phanom Rung Historical Park, Buriram
- Region
- Isan (Northeast)
What happens
Each year the rising sun lines up through all fifteen doorways of the Khmer temple on Phanom Rung, an extinct volcano in Buriram. The festival around it includes a procession up the hill and light and sound shows.
Tip
Arrive well before dawn for the sun alignment. The exact days are announced each year.
Weather in April
The hottest month in the hottest region, often near 40°C. Songkran mid-month. Thailand in April
While you're in Buriram
Also in April: Songkran (Thai New Year).
Common questions
When is Phanom Rung Festival?
Early April.
Where is Phanom Rung Festival held?
Phanom Rung Historical Park, Buriram.
What is the weather like in Buriram in April?
The hottest month in the hottest region, often near 40°C. Songkran mid-month.