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Phanom Rung, Buriram · Every April
Phanom Rung sunrise alignment
The rising sun threads all fifteen doorways of a Khmer temple on an extinct volcano.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Buri Ram or Bangkok for April 1 to 10, 2027, round trips of 2 to 4 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- The alignment also happens in September, but the April dates carry the festival.
- Bring a torch and warm layer for the pre-dawn climb; it is hot by nine.
- Buriram airport is about an hour by car from the temple; from Bangkok it is a six hour drive or an overnight train to Buriram.
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