Wat Burapharam (วัดบูรพาราม)

Wat Burapharam is an important and historic temple in Surin, serving as a spiritual anchor for the local community for generations. Located in the heart of Surin city, it was originally named "Wat Burapha," meaning "Eastern Temple."

Surin City Pillar Shrine (ศาลหลักเมืองสุรินทร์)

It is considered the spiritual center of Surin residents and a highly sacred site in the province. Located in the city center, it is close to the Surin Provincial Hall and Wat Burapharam.

Surin National Museum (พิพิธภัณฑ์สถานแห่งชาติสุรินทร์)

Located along the SurinPrasat Road, it serves as a venue for displaying artifacts and permanent exhibitions on the history, archaeology, and way of life of the people of Surin Province.

Ban Ta Klang Elephant Village (หมู่บ้านช้าง บ้านตากลาง)

It is a nationally and internationally renowned community, recognized as the first and only permanent elephant village in the world, where elephants do not live in the wild but coexist harmoniously with people as part of the community and family.

Surin Elephant Museum (พิพิธภัณฑ์ช้าง จังหวัดสุรินทร์)

Located within the Ban Ta Klang Elephant Study Center, the museum serves as a learning hub on the history, culture, and relationship between humans and elephantsespecially highlighting the Kuy people, who have been renowned for elephant capturing and care for hundreds of years.

Pha Manow Viewpoint (จุดชมวิวผามะนาว)

Located within the Huai Thap ThanHuai Samran Wildlife Sanctuary in Bua Chet District, Pha Manow Viewpoint is a nature-based attraction that preserves the pristine forest, mountains, and fresh air, offering visitors an unspoiled natural retreat.

Candle Procession and Alms Giving on Elephants

The Buddhist Lent Festival in Surin features a one-of-a-kind tradition in the world: the Alms Giving on Elephant Back ceremony, alongside a spectacular candle procession. This event reflects deep Buddhist faith intertwined with the traditional lifestyle of the Kuy people, who have been elephant caretakers for generations.

Elephant-Back Wedding Ceremony

This ceremony reenacts the traditional wedding of the Kuy (or Suay) people, who have a deep bond with elephants. Historically, if a young man wished to marry a woman in the community, an elephant had to be part of the ceremony to demonstrate the familys status and readiness.

Elephant Novice Ordination Ceremony (บวชนาคช้าง), Surin Province

It is a grand and distinctive ordination ceremony in Surin Province, especially among the Kuy (Suay) community, who have maintained a deep bond with elephants for centuries. The event is sacred, beautiful, and truly unique in the world.