Top places to visit in Surin

• Ban Tha Sawang Silk Weaving Village

  Cultural · 4.3 rating · about 1 h · free entry

  Village producing the finest hand-woven Surin silk, famous for its intricate patterns. Buy direct from weavers.

• Surin Night Market

  Market · 4.1 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Lively evening market in the city center with Isan specialities — larb, som tum and grilled meats.

• Surin National Museum

  Museum · 4.2 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Covers Surin's Khmer heritage, elephant culture and Suay-people silk traditions.

• Prasat Ban Phluang

  Heritage · 4.3 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  11th-century sandstone Khmer temple in a quiet village — rarely visited and deeply atmospheric.

• Prasat Sikhoraphum

  temple · 4.5 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  10th-century Khmer temple with five prangs rising from a lotus pond — among the finest in Isan.

• Surin Elephant Village (Ban Ta Klang)

  farmers_market · 4.2 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Village where Suay people have lived with elephants for centuries. Watch elephant shows and bathing.

• Wat Burapharam

  temple · 4.7 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  Surin's most important urban temple. Houses the revered Luang Pho Phra Chai Buddha image that draws pilgrims from across Isaan. Vivid ordination hall murals depict the Buddha's life in a Khmer-influenced folk style.

• Huay Saneng Reservoir & Park

  Nature · 4.4 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Large reservoir 5 km from city centre, ringed by a popular jogging and cycling park. Pedal boats available at weekends. Excellent winter birdwatching — kingfishers, bee-eaters, and painted storks. A peaceful local contrast to the heritage…

• Surin City Pillar Shrine

  Heritage · 4.6 rating · about 0.3 h · free entry

  Founding pillar shrine at the heart of Surin town.

• Khwao Sinarin Handicraft Village

  Cultural · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

Things to do

• Ban Ta Klang Elephant Study Centre Nature · 4 h · from THB 630 per person
• Prasat Sikhoraphum Khmer Temple Cultural · 2.5 h · from THB 200 per person
• Phanom Rung Historical Park Day Trip Cultural · 8 h · from THB 790 per person
• Surin Silk Weaving Village Tour & Workshop Cultural · 3 h · from THB 320 per person
• Ban Tha Klang Elephant Bathing Experience Activity · 2.5 h

Day trips and tours

• Elephant Village & Khmer Temple Experience 8 h · from THB 830
• Surin Silk Weaving & Khmer Heritage Trail 6 h · from THB 550

Where to stay in Surin

• City Center about THB 1,500 per night

  Cultural town with mid-range accommodation

Hotels

• Pirom House 2-star
• Tharin Hotel Surin 4-star
• Surin Majestic Hotel 3-star

Where to eat

• Surin Night Bazaar Isan, Khmer, Thai · about THB 50 per person
• P. Pak Mo Surin Thai · about THB 70 per person
• TumKraToei Restaurant Surin Thai, Isan · about THB 500 per person
• Starbeam Restaurant Thai, International · about THB 500 per person
• Dish Up Steak Thai, Western · about THB 500 per person
• Phloen Samut Surin Thai, Isan · about THB 80 per person
• Baan Aroi Surin Thai · about THB 60 per person
• Elephant Home Cafe Surin Cafe, Thai · about THB 100 per person

Getting to Surin

Airport: Surin (PXR)

How visitors arrive in Surin

• Train from Bangkok By train from Bangkok · common · unconfirmed

  Trains run from Bangkok's Hua Lamphong and Bang Sue stations to Surin. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Coach from Mo Chit 2, Bangkok By road from Bangkok · common · unconfirmed

  Coaches from Bangkok's northeastern bus terminal; operators include Transport Co, Kitchakan Ratchasima Tour and Nakhon Chai Air. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the bus terminal to the centre

• Samlor or tuk-tuk from the station unconfirmed

  Samlors and tuk-tuks serve central Surin; agree the fare first as foreigners are often overcharged. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Car Rental Self

  Larger hotels in Surin can arrange cars for hire, including cars with a driver.

• Motorbike Rental
• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Generic tourist overcharge

  Major tourist zones

  Tourists are quoted significantly above local price.

  How to avoid it: Verify prices upfront. Use registered taxis/apps.

Best time to visit Surin

• Jan 33°C
• Feb 35°C
• Mar 37°C
• Apr 36°C
• May 35°C
• Jun 34°C
• Jul 33°C
• Aug 32°C
• Sep 32°C
• Oct 29°C
• Nov 30°C
• Dec 31°C

More in Thailand

• Bangkok
• Pattaya
• Phuket
• Chiang Mai
• Krabi
• Surat Thani (Koh Samui)

Frequently asked questions about Surin

How many days do you need in Surin?

A typical trip to Surin is 2-3 days.

What are the top-rated places to visit in Surin?

The highest-rated places in our Surin guide are Wat Burapharam, Surin City Pillar Shrine, Prasat Sikhoraphum, Huay Saneng Reservoir & Park, Ban Tha Sawang Silk Weaving Village.

Where should I stay in Surin?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Surin: City Center.

How do I get around Surin?

Ways to get around Surin covered in our guide: Self-drive car, Motorbike rental, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Surin?

Scams reported to us for Surin include Generic tourist overcharge. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Surin?

Average daytime highs in Surin run from 29°C in Oct to 37°C in Mar.