Khao Chan Ngam KORAT Geopark

Khao Chan Ngam KORAT Geopark

Khao Chan Ngam is a significant archaeological site in the Korat Geopark, featuring rock paintings on limestone cave walls dating back 3,000-4,000 years. These paintings depict prehistoric life, such as hunting, rituals, and animal husbandry. The site also includes a replica Buddha footprint, Indian art, and ancient Isaan inscriptions, reflecting religious and cultural influences from later eras. Khao Chan Ngam is a well-preserved tourist attraction supported by the local community through the Korat Geopark initiative, which focuses on conserving both natural resources and local culture. Visitors can learn traditional mud-dyeing techniques and participate in various conservation activities that contribute to sustainable community development.

Activity

  • View Ancient Rock Paintings: Explore the 4,000-year-old rock paintings on the walls at Wat Khao Chan Ngam, which serve as significant evidence of prehistoric human culture. The preservation of this cultural heritage ensures its sustainability and allows future generations to experience it.
  • Workshop Activities: Participate in activities such as traditional mud-dyeing workshops and storytelling through ancient rock paintings to learn about past ways of life and experience original art and culture.

Facilities

Facilities for the elderly/disabled or handicapped

Travel information

Contact Information

Responsible Agency

:

Geo-Park Prehistoric Rock Paintings at Khao Chan Ngam Community-based Tourism Enterprise

Phone Number

:

08 9955 5841

Facebook

:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068070144902

Service Rates/Payments

Service/Admission Fee

:

  • Khao Chan Cave – Free Entry
  • Workshop Activities – Please inquire for more details from the local community.

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General Information

Type

:

History, Holy Places, Museums

Address

:

99 Moo 12, Ban Lert Sawas

Subdisctrict

:

Lat Bua Khao

District

:

Sikhio

Province

:

Nakhon Ratchasima

Zip Code

:

30340

Region

:

North East

Status

:

open

Opening Hours

:

Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Awards and Standards

Awards

:

14th Thailand Tourism Awards 2023 : Silver Awards in Historical & Cultural Attraction Category

(Tourism Authority of Thailand)

Standards

:

UNESCO Global Geopark 2023

(UNESCO)

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