Tourism is also important to the Surin economy. The elephant raising and the beautiful scenery are increasingly seen as economic potential by the provincial government which has attempted to make Surin a popular destination for international ecotourism. Domestically, Surin has a reputation for its fine silk and silver beaded ornaments produced in tourist-focused villages such as Khwao Sinaring Handicraft Village. Local traders also conduct cross-border commerce with Cambodians through a border crossing at Chong Chom, 70 km south of Surin city
Attractions of Surin include Huai Sanang Is situated some 5 kilometres from surin along the Surin route(Highway214), Prasat Srikhoraphum Is about 34 kilometres from the provincial town along the Surin-Srikhoraphum route. Ban Ta Klang Elephant Village Is about 58 kilometres from Surin, along the Highway 214.