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Lopburi Railway Station
Lop Buri Provincial Transport Station
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Arts & Culture
This palace-complex is also commonly known as King Narai National Museum and was built in the late 17th century, when King Narai the Great decided to make Lop Buri the second capital of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Although French architects contributed to the design of the buildings, the Khmer influence is still visible. The palace is a perfect blend of both worlds, a unique mixture of Khmer-European styles.
Phra Narai Ratchaniwet
182 ถ ถ.สรศักดิ์ ตThis palace-complex is also commonly known as King Narai National Museum and was built in the late 17th century, when King Narai the Great decided to make Lop Buri the second capital of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Although French architects contributed to the design of the buildings, the Khmer influence is still visible. The palace is a perfect blend of both worlds, a unique mixture of Khmer-European styles.
This ancient temple also has the tallest Prang, or sacred spire, in Lop Buri. The Lop Buri-style Prang in front of the temple was built around 1157 AD when the town came under Khmer rule. The U-Thong style Buddha images on the prang and the large viharn were later added by King Narai the Great. The laterite prang still has some original lintels and stucco work intact. A number of other Chedis and Prangs (spires) - most of which were restored - were greatly influenced by both the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya styles.
Entering into the temple’s compound, visitors will at first glance see the SalaPlueangKhrueang, a pavilion for the king to change his attire.
Wat Phrasi Rattana Mahathat
12 Soi Ratchadamnoen 1This ancient temple also has the tallest Prang, or sacred spire, in Lop Buri. The Lop Buri-style Prang in front of the temple was built around 1157 AD when the town came under Khmer rule. The U-Thong style Buddha images on the prang and the large viharn were later added by King Narai the Great. The laterite prang still has some original lintels and stucco work intact. A number of other Chedis and Prangs (spires) - most of which were restored - were greatly influenced by both the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya styles.
Entering into the temple’s compound, visitors will at first glance see the SalaPlueangKhrueang, a pavilion for the king to change his attire.
The City Shrine or also known as Look-Sorn Shrine is situated on Vichayhen Street in Tha-Hin sub-district, Muang, Lopburi. It is fairly close to Baan Vichayen (Guest House for Commisioners) which has been a sacred site in Lopburi for some time. Nowadays, the site mainly serves as locale for Thai-Chinese religious ceremonies.
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28 Soi Bon MueangThe City Shrine or also known as Look-Sorn Shrine is situated on Vichayhen Street in Tha-Hin sub-district, Muang, Lopburi. It is fairly close to Baan Vichayen (Guest House for Commisioners) which has been a sacred site in Lopburi for some time. Nowadays, the site mainly serves as locale for Thai-Chinese religious ceremonies.
Sightseeing
Exiting Narai’s palace, head north through the towns small streets and market areas to Wat Sao Thong Thong, which houses a large golden Buddha and fine Khmer and Ayuthaya period statues (beware of the temple dogs).
Wat Sao Thong Thong
Exiting Narai’s palace, head north through the towns small streets and market areas to Wat Sao Thong Thong, which houses a large golden Buddha and fine Khmer and Ayuthaya period statues (beware of the temple dogs).
Wichayen House, or Ban Wichayen, served as a residence for envoys paying courtesy calls to King Narai the Great in Lop Buri. Indeed, the first group of French ambassadors who arrived in 1685 stayed in this beautiful compound. Later on, Greek-native government official Constantine Phaulkon was granted the title of royal minister, ChaophrayaWichayen, and given a house on the western side of the compound, lending the present-day compound its name.
The compound within Ban Wichayen comprises 3 sections: a grand two-storey building made of bricks and a narrow and long one-storey building with an arched entrance in the west. The buildings have maintained their authentic Europea(Wed–Sun 7am– 5pm).
Ban Chao Wichayen
Thanon WichayenWichayen House, or Ban Wichayen, served as a residence for envoys paying courtesy calls to King Narai the Great in Lop Buri. Indeed, the first group of French ambassadors who arrived in 1685 stayed in this beautiful compound. Later on, Greek-native government official Constantine Phaulkon was granted the title of royal minister, ChaophrayaWichayen, and given a house on the western side of the compound, lending the present-day compound its name.
The compound within Ban Wichayen comprises 3 sections: a grand two-storey building made of bricks and a narrow and long one-storey building with an arched entrance in the west. The buildings have maintained their authentic Europea(Wed–Sun 7am– 5pm).
Located on Vichayen Road, approximately 200 meters from the railway station, Phra Prang Sam Yot is Lop Buri’s best known landmark and provincial symbol. A former Hindu shrine built in the 13th century in the classic Bayon style of Khmer architecture, the compound comprises three Prangs (towers) linked by corridors. The three laterite and sandstone spires, each decorated with classic stucco, are believed to have originally represented the Hindu Trimurti; Brahma (the Creator), Vishnu (the Preserver) and Shiva (the Destroyer).
During the reign of King Narai, the shrine was converted into a Buddhist temple and a brick hall was built in the east to house a grand U Thong-style Buddha image.
Prang Sam Yod
Located on Vichayen Road, approximately 200 meters from the railway station, Phra Prang Sam Yot is Lop Buri’s best known landmark and provincial symbol. A former Hindu shrine built in the 13th century in the classic Bayon style of Khmer architecture, the compound comprises three Prangs (towers) linked by corridors. The three laterite and sandstone spires, each decorated with classic stucco, are believed to have originally represented the Hindu Trimurti; Brahma (the Creator), Vishnu (the Preserver) and Shiva (the Destroyer).
During the reign of King Narai, the shrine was converted into a Buddhist temple and a brick hall was built in the east to house a grand U Thong-style Buddha image.
Within the compound of this ancient Hindu temple are many remains: a grand Chedi (stupa) of the Dvaravati period with a Prang (spire) of the Lop Buri period in front. The religious site, at first constructed by Hindu Khmers, was later transformed into a Buddhist temple during the Ayutthaya period. All that is left of the halls are remnants of bricks and walls. Later on, U-Thong style cement Buddha images were added on the Prangs, or spires.
The temple is situated to the north of the Lop Buri Railway Station near the PhraKan Shrine. For more information, please call 0 3641 2510 or 0 3641 3779.
Wat Nakorn Kosa
215 Thanon Narai MaharachWithin the compound of this ancient Hindu temple are many remains: a grand Chedi (stupa) of the Dvaravati period with a Prang (spire) of the Lop Buri period in front. The religious site, at first constructed by Hindu Khmers, was later transformed into a Buddhist temple during the Ayutthaya period. All that is left of the halls are remnants of bricks and walls. Later on, U-Thong style cement Buddha images were added on the Prangs, or spires.
The temple is situated to the north of the Lop Buri Railway Station near the PhraKan Shrine. For more information, please call 0 3641 2510 or 0 3641 3779.
Monks at this temple care for HIV/AIDS patients and are involved in several outreach projects.
Wat Phrabat Nam Phu
Monks at this temple care for HIV/AIDS patients and are involved in several outreach projects.
Lopburi s holiest place sits in the old town’s roundabout. On the shrine’s north side is a monkey feeding station where milk, biscuits, fruit and more are laid out, and to the south a lam dance troupe performs daily. Both ac¬tivities are done as thanks to the gods after wishes are granted.
Phra Kan Shrine
Lopburi s holiest place sits in the old town’s roundabout. On the shrine’s north side is a monkey feeding station where milk, biscuits, fruit and more are laid out, and to the south a lam dance troupe performs daily. Both ac¬tivities are done as thanks to the gods after wishes are granted.
Located near the main town gate, the statue of Thailand’s King Narai the Great was built as tribute to the beloved monarch. He is credited with making great strides for technological development, enhancing close foreign relations and boosting the prosperity of Lop Buri and the Ayutthaya Kingdom. King Narai imported modern technology and devices such as terracotta pipes and also established astronomy observatories. In addition, his innovative foreign policies helped him establish close diplomatic ties with then-colonial European powers.
King Narai the Great Monument
170 Thanon Phahon YothinLocated near the main town gate, the statue of Thailand’s King Narai the Great was built as tribute to the beloved monarch. He is credited with making great strides for technological development, enhancing close foreign relations and boosting the prosperity of Lop Buri and the Ayutthaya Kingdom. King Narai imported modern technology and devices such as terracotta pipes and also established astronomy observatories. In addition, his innovative foreign policies helped him establish close diplomatic ties with then-colonial European powers.
Earning the title of the largest reservoir in Thailand’s central region, Pa SakJolasid Dam was erected as part of the Maenam Pa Sak Royal Development Project, a royal initiative by His Majesty King Bhumibol. The earthen dam was granted its name by His Majesty who presided over its opening on 25 November 1999. The dam spans Lop Buri and Saraburi provinces, is an astounding 4,860 meters long, and has a capacity of 785 million cubic meters.
The dam has many uses: agricultural, industrial, and as a flood prevention measure. It is also an emerging tourist attraction, offering visitors the unique opportunity to travel across the reservoir by train. The railway leads to Pa Sak Basin Museum and a s
Pa Sak Jolasid Dam station
Earning the title of the largest reservoir in Thailand’s central region, Pa SakJolasid Dam was erected as part of the Maenam Pa Sak Royal Development Project, a royal initiative by His Majesty King Bhumibol. The earthen dam was granted its name by His Majesty who presided over its opening on 25 November 1999. The dam spans Lop Buri and Saraburi provinces, is an astounding 4,860 meters long, and has a capacity of 785 million cubic meters.
The dam has many uses: agricultural, industrial, and as a flood prevention measure. It is also an emerging tourist attraction, offering visitors the unique opportunity to travel across the reservoir by train. The railway leads to Pa Sak Basin Museum and a s
Prang Khaek, a shrine, is the oldest monument in Lop Buri and the oldest Khmer-style Hindu Shrine to be found in Thailand’s central region. A fascinating small compound of Khmer remains, it consists of the three brick Prangs, or spires, constructed without adjoining corridors. Prang Khaek was restored by King Narai the Great in the 17th century.
Recently restored by the Fine Arts Department, it is located on Vichayen Road, near PhraNaraiRatchaniwet, a palace-museum complex.
Prang Khaek is open daily from 8.00 am-4.30 pm.
Prang Khaek
Prang Khaek, a shrine, is the oldest monument in Lop Buri and the oldest Khmer-style Hindu Shrine to be found in Thailand’s central region. A fascinating small compound of Khmer remains, it consists of the three brick Prangs, or spires, constructed without adjoining corridors. Prang Khaek was restored by King Narai the Great in the 17th century.
Recently restored by the Fine Arts Department, it is located on Vichayen Road, near PhraNaraiRatchaniwet, a palace-museum complex.
Prang Khaek is open daily from 8.00 am-4.30 pm.
Kraison Siharat Hall, one of King Narai the Great’s many residences, is commonly known as PhraThinang Yen or Thale Chup Son Hall. It is located on an island surrounded by ThaleChup Son, which was once a large reservoir created by a stone-and-cement dam. According to French chronicles, when King Narai the Great hunted elephants in the east mountain, he would return and rest at this hall. Although its exact date of construction is not known, it is theorized it was erected prior to 1685.
Kraison Siharat Palace (Yen Palace)
226/23-24 Narai Maharach RdKraison Siharat Hall, one of King Narai the Great’s many residences, is commonly known as PhraThinang Yen or Thale Chup Son Hall. It is located on an island surrounded by ThaleChup Son, which was once a large reservoir created by a stone-and-cement dam. According to French chronicles, when King Narai the Great hunted elephants in the east mountain, he would return and rest at this hall. Although its exact date of construction is not known, it is theorized it was erected prior to 1685.
Entertainment & Activities
This 25-acre zoo is widely known for its interesting residents: birds and mammals from Asia and Australasia. Constructed in 1940, the prime minister at the time attempted to develop Lop Buri into a major city by building many facilities, including this zoo. However, after his rule ended, the zoo was abandoned.
In 1977, the Special Warfare Unit took charge, working with various clubs, traders and the public to renovate the zoo. Now, the most striking feature of the zoo is the unusual family of three tigers and four dogs that live in apparent friendship in the same habitat.
The zoo is located behind the Army Theater, 1 kilometer east of the Sa Kaeo Roundabout. It is open daily from 8.00 a
Lopburi Zoo
Soi SuriyothaiThis 25-acre zoo is widely known for its interesting residents: birds and mammals from Asia and Australasia. Constructed in 1940, the prime minister at the time attempted to develop Lop Buri into a major city by building many facilities, including this zoo. However, after his rule ended, the zoo was abandoned.
In 1977, the Special Warfare Unit took charge, working with various clubs, traders and the public to renovate the zoo. Now, the most striking feature of the zoo is the unusual family of three tigers and four dogs that live in apparent friendship in the same habitat.
The zoo is located behind the Army Theater, 1 kilometer east of the Sa Kaeo Roundabout. It is open daily from 8.00 a
Parks & Nature
This arboretum is centered on a waterfall, Namtok Wang KanLueang, which has water throughout the rainy and dry season for a unique reason. The source of its water is a large natural underground sprint 1.5 kilometers east of the waterfall, making it perfect for people seeking a quiet and refreshing retreat from the town, year-round.
The arboretum is located at Mu 4, Thin Din Dam Sub-district. It is accessible via Chai BadanThaLuang Road (Highway No. 2089), approximately 12 kilometers from Lam Narai Market. To get there, from Mueang Lop Buri, take the Lop Buri-KhokSamrong route (Highway No. 1). Then, take the KhokSamrong-Chai Badan route (Highway No. 205) to the crossroads at Highway No. 21 a
Wang Kan Lueang Waterfall Arboretum
This arboretum is centered on a waterfall, Namtok Wang KanLueang, which has water throughout the rainy and dry season for a unique reason. The source of its water is a large natural underground sprint 1.5 kilometers east of the waterfall, making it perfect for people seeking a quiet and refreshing retreat from the town, year-round.
The arboretum is located at Mu 4, Thin Din Dam Sub-district. It is accessible via Chai BadanThaLuang Road (Highway No. 2089), approximately 12 kilometers from Lam Narai Market. To get there, from Mueang Lop Buri, take the Lop Buri-KhokSamrong route (Highway No. 1). Then, take the KhokSamrong-Chai Badan route (Highway No. 205) to the crossroads at Highway No. 21 a
When the cool season comes in November – December, the fields and roadsides of Sara Buri are filled with blooming sunflowers. The magnificent yellow hue is truly a sight to be seen as recommended by Sara Buri travel guides. There are over 10,000 acres of sunflower fields in Amphoe Phra Phuttha Bat, Kaeng Khoi, Nong Don, Nong Khae, Muak Lek, and the most in Wang Muang. On the border between Lop Buri and Sara Buri Provinces, along Pattana Nikhom - Wang Muang Road, more and more sunflowers are being planted every year for the blooming sunflower festival, which is now spreading to other districts.
Sunflower Farm
When the cool season comes in November – December, the fields and roadsides of Sara Buri are filled with blooming sunflowers. The magnificent yellow hue is truly a sight to be seen as recommended by Sara Buri travel guides. There are over 10,000 acres of sunflower fields in Amphoe Phra Phuttha Bat, Kaeng Khoi, Nong Don, Nong Khae, Muak Lek, and the most in Wang Muang. On the border between Lop Buri and Sara Buri Provinces, along Pattana Nikhom - Wang Muang Road, more and more sunflowers are being planted every year for the blooming sunflower festival, which is now spreading to other districts.
Sub Lhek Reservoir is counted as the largest fresh water sea of central region of Thailand. It is situated at Nikomsangtoneng. It is 16 kilometers far from Lopburi city hall on the east. Sub Lhek Reservior is an ancient reservoir. King Narai Maharaj hired French and Italian building contractors to build this reservoir and as well to connect a piping system to his royal residence. Sub Lhek Reservoir lies on 7040 aces land.
In 1954, when General Por Pibulsongkram was a prime minister of Thailand, He willed to construct an earth dam to save water for agriculture. Later in 1977, Sub Lhek Reservoir was renovated in order to become an ecotourism place. The roads were built to enclose the reservo
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Sub Lhek Reservoir is counted as the largest fresh water sea of central region of Thailand. It is situated at Nikomsangtoneng. It is 16 kilometers far from Lopburi city hall on the east. Sub Lhek Reservior is an ancient reservoir. King Narai Maharaj hired French and Italian building contractors to build this reservoir and as well to connect a piping system to his royal residence. Sub Lhek Reservoir lies on 7040 aces land.
In 1954, when General Por Pibulsongkram was a prime minister of Thailand, He willed to construct an earth dam to save water for agriculture. Later in 1977, Sub Lhek Reservoir was renovated in order to become an ecotourism place. The roads were built to enclose the reservo
Food Scene
Saeng Sawang Restaurant
226/21-22 Thanon Narai MaharachThis simple Thai restaurant serves up some of the biggest portions in town.
ร้านข้าวต้มนครปฐม
Thanon NaresuanLocals fill this feeding station every night. The Thai-Chinese menu.
This simple Thai-Vietnamese restaurant serves up some of the biggest portions in town. Especially good is the iced lemon tea and steamed pancakes.
ร้านอาหารไทยสว่างเรือนไทย
3196 This simple Thai-Vietnamese restaurant serves up some of the biggest portions in town. Especially good is the iced lemon tea and steamed pancakes.
นินจาบาร์เบอร์ลพบุรี
Soi Khao Sam Yot 4Your best bet for an inexpensive dinner in Lopburi
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bank Pub
Famous Local Pub in Lopburi.