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Ban Vichayen

Architectural ruins situated in Lopburi town Ban Vicheyan was built by King Narai as a residence for his French Ambassador, Chevalier Chaumont. The place consists of the ruins of the house he lived in , a banquet hall and a church surrounded by high brick walls.

King Narai's Palace

Also known as the Somdet Phra Narai National Museum, this palace-turned-museum houses some of the ancient royal artefacts. Housing over 1864 artefacts, King Narai's Palace is the Chantarapisarn pavilion of the palace that was turned into a museum. An architectural blend of Thai and European elements, King Narai's Palace was built by King Narai himself during his reign. This palace that once led as a charming administrative palace of the king was abandoned for over two centuries upon King Narai's demise. King Narai's Palace was further restored by King Mongkut towards the end of the 19th century as Lopburi City Hall. Along with a hired English guide, there is also a bilingual educational video played for 5 minutes in the chamber. Read More

Lopburi Zoo is open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and it is not a must-visit attraction, but if you want to while away time, you may considering visiting it. However, it has been reported that animals are left to live in unclean places and they are often treated terribly.

The Peacock Temple is located near the Sub Lek Reservoir and it takes around 20 mins from the town to reach this place. It was once a temple and now it has become a sanctuary for the peacocks. You can experience amazing view of the hills and the Sub Lek Reservoir after climbing 500 steps which usually takes one hour.

Located in the Wichayen road in Lopburi, it is known to the visitors as the infamous monkey temple due to the abundant monkeys that have made it their home. It is also called as the monkey temple and it predominantly contains the ruins which are influenced by the Khmer architecture. It has 3 prangs which are 800 years old and out of the three prangs, one Prang is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and the other two being dedicated to Lord Buddha. The annual Lopburi Monkey Festival is held here in the last week of November. It is good to be cautious at this temple as there are numerous monkeys playing around and trying to steal food and belongings from the visitors. Read More

Rock climbing

Rock climbing in Lopburi is ideal for those who seek adventure. Around 40 rock climbing mountains are located in Khao Chin Lae and in order to start the climb, you have to first enter the Buddhist monastery where you will be requested by the monks to donate and then you can start the trek. Noom guesthouse arranges for rock climbing and hill-climbing activities and they also rent locking carabiner, helmet, harness and shoes. You can either pay individually for each equipment or the whole set is available at 1200 THB. Read More

Sub Lek Reservoir is a natural reservoir located 15 kilometres from Lopburi town. One can enjoy the view by sitting on the platforms along the water and it is advised to visit in the early hours to avoid the crowd and the heat.

A visual delight for those who love to see the flowers in full bloom. A number of sunflower fields are located in Lopburi and people who arrive by train from Bangkok can get a nice view of the sunflower farms. One can rent a motorbike or a car and explore the fields and it provides a great chance to click breathtaking and colourful pictures. Some farms sell sunflower products like seeds, oil, printed tees and umbrellas.

Wat Phra Si Ratana Maha That holds intricate architectural remains of the 14th century. This tourist attraction is situated just opposite to the Lopburi railway station and the architectural structures of the Buddhist monastery which were first constructed in the 14th century involved further extensions until the 17th century. The central Prang depicts the life of Buddha.