Sai Ngam Banyan Park
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A grove of centuries-old banyan trees outside Phimai, spread from a single mother tree whose aerial roots took hold in the ground, one of the largest banyans in Thailand.
Sai Ngam (meaning “beautiful banyan”) lies on the bank of the Mun River, east of Phimai town. About 350 years ago, a Bengal banyan began dropping aerial roots that reached the ground and became new trunks; today it covers about one hectare, forming a whole grove. Inside are a shrine to the banyan spirit and walking paths, and Thai visitors often come here to pray for blessings. Outside, food stalls sell Phimai specialties such as fried fish cakes and rice noodles. Admission is free. It is about 2 km from the sanctuary and can be reached by bicycle or tuk-tuk, and it is usually visited together with the sanctuary and the museum.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Phimai National Museum
- Phimai Historical Park
- Ban Prasat Archaeological Site
- Prasat Phanom Wan
- Wat Sala Loi
- Wat Phayap
- Thao Suranari Monument & Chumphon Gate
- Dan Kwian Pottery Village