Khao Kradong Forest Park

Khao Kradong Forest Park is an extinct volcano and protected forest park located about 6 kilometers south of Buriram city in Mueang Buriram District, Buriram Province. Centered on the 265-meter-high Khao Kradong volcano, it features a forested crater, a large Buddha image and panoramic viewpoints over the city. Notable for its volcanic geology, cultural shrine and recreational trails, it is a popular local destination for sightseeing, exercise and sunset views.

Visitors can expect a forested extinct volcanic hill with a paved road to the summit and a 297-step staircase. At the top is the large Phra Suphattharabophit Buddha image, a viewpoint pavilion overlooking Buriram city, and the shallow volcanic crater. The park includes mixed deciduous forest, walking trails, a reservoir at the base, and open areas for picnics, jogging and cycling. The environment is natural and recreational with cultural shrine elements.

Khao Kradong is an extinct cinder cone volcano, part of the Phanom Rung volcanic field in northeastern Thailand. The volcano is estimated to have been active 300,000 to 900,000 years ago. The crater is now forested and the site has been designated as a Forest Park managed by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, preserving its geological and natural heritage.

The summit enshrines Phra Suphattharabophit, a large sacred Buddha image highly revered by local residents. The hill is a religious and merit-making site, especially during Buddhist festivals, and serves as a symbolic landmark and recreational spiritual center for Buriram city.