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Surin is well known, locally and international, for its elephant. The gigantic animal of Surin impresses everyone with loveliness, cleverness and creates unique character of the province. Surin people have long relationship with elephant which becomes icon of the province now. Surin is a very interesting destination because of plenty of Khmer ruins, beautiful silk and famous jasmine rice make.
Other attractions of the province are its hand-woven cloth, woven basketry, and silver ornaments made in artisanal village near the town of Surin.
In addition, Surin also has its share of Khmer ruins, including Prasat Phumipon which, dating from the 7th century, is one of the oldest surviving examples of Khmer architecture.
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