19 places to discover
Ban Chao Phraya Wichayen is a 17th-century historic residence in Tha Hin, Mueang Lopburi, Lopburi Province. Built during King Narai's reign as the residence of Constantine Phaulkon, the Greek advisor who became Chao Phraya Wichayen, it served as a reception hall for foreign envoys. The compound features European-influenced brick ruins, arched windows, a chapel and gardens, reflecting Ayutthaya-era international relations and architecture.
Khao Chin Lae Sunflower Field is a large seasonal sunflower field in Nikhom Sang Ton Eng Subdistrict, Mueang Lopburi District, Lopburi Province, Thailand. Set against the limestone mountain of Khao Chin Lae, it is one of Lopburi's most famous sunflower viewing sites. The fields bloom annually in the cool season and are known for expansive yellow fields, mountain backdrop, and photography opportunities.
Khao Wong Phra Chan is a prominent limestone hill and Buddhist pilgrimage site in Huai Pong, Khok Samrong District, Lopburi Province, central Thailand. Crowned by Wat Khao Wong Phra Chan, it is famous for its steep 3,790-step stairway to the summit. The hilltop enshrines a replica of the Buddha's footprint and offers panoramic views. It is best known for its annual climbing festival held around Makha Bucha Day, attracting thousands of pilgrims and visitors.
King Narai's Palace (Phra Narai Ratchaniwet) is a 17th-century royal palace in Tha Hin, Mueang Lopburi, Lopburi town. Built in 1666 by King Narai the Great as a second capital of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, it blends Thai, Khmer and European architectural styles. Now housing the Lopburi Museum (King Narai National Museum), it displays archaeological artifacts and Lopburi history within restored halls, courtyards and fortified walls.
The King Narai the Great Monument is a prominent landmark in central Lopburi city, located at the Wong Wian Phra Narai Maharat roundabout in Mueang Lopburi District. Erected in 1966, it honors King Narai the Great, who reigned from 1656 to 1688 and established Lopburi as the second capital of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. The bronze statue depicts the king in royal attire and serves as a revered symbol and focal point for the city.
Lopburi Zoo is a small public zoo located in Thale Chup Son Subdistrict, Mueang Lopburi District, Lopburi city, Lopburi Province, central Thailand. Operated within a military area, it houses a modest collection of mammals, birds and reptiles and serves as a local family recreation and education site. Notable for its affordable entry, compact layout and proximity to Lopburi's historic attractions, it offers a short, casual wildlife viewing experience.
The Pa Sak Floating Railway is a scenic section of railway crossing the Pa Sak Jolasid Reservoir in Khok Salung, Phatthana Nikhom District, Lopburi Province. When reservoir water levels are high, the tracks appear to float on the water, creating a distinctive photographic viewpoint. The line is part of the State Railway of Thailand's northeastern route and is best known for seasonal excursion trains from Bangkok that allow visitors to experience the water-level crossing and reservoir landscape.
Pa Sak Jolasid Dam is a large earth-fill dam on the Pa Sak River spanning Phatthana Nikhom District in Lopburi and Wang Muang District in Saraburi, about 150 km northeast of Bangkok. Completed in 1999 as a royal initiative, it is Thailand's longest dam at 4,860 meters. The dam creates a vast reservoir used for irrigation, flood control and water supply, and is a popular scenic viewpoint and recreational area.
The Phatthana Nikhom Sunflower Fields are seasonal agricultural attractions in Phatthana Nikhom District, Lopburi Province, central Thailand, about 150 km north of Bangkok. Covering extensive farmland along rural roads, the fields bloom annually from November to January, forming vast yellow landscapes against mountain backdrops. Developed as agro-tourism sites, they draw visitors for photography and sightseeing and are among Lopburi's most recognized sunflower viewing areas during the cool season.
Phra Prang Sam Yot is a 13th-century Khmer temple in central Lopburi town, Tha Hin Subdistrict, Mueang Lopburi District. Known for its three interconnected laterite and sandstone prangs linked by corridors, it exemplifies Bayon-style architecture from the reign of Jayavarman VII. Originally a Hindu shrine later used as a Mahayana Buddhist temple and restored in the 17th century, it is Lopburi's most iconic landmark and famous for the large population of macaques inhabiting the site.
Prang Khaek is an ancient Khmer Hindu shrine located on Wichayen Road in Tha Hin, Mueang Lopburi, in central Lopburi town. Comprising three brick prangs aligned north-south and facing east, it is regarded as the oldest Khmer monument in Lopburi, dating to the 10th century. Built in Lopburi style without mortar and later used as a Buddhist shrine, it stands on a traffic island near the old town and remains an important archaeological landmark.
San Phra Kan is a revered historic shrine in central Lopburi town, Tha Hin Subdistrict, Mueang Lopburi District. Built on an ancient Khmer laterite prang, it enshrines the four-armed Vishnu image known as Phra Kan, regarded as the guardian spirit of Lopburi. Located opposite Phra Prang Sam Yot on Vichayen Road, it is notable for its Khmer architecture, cultural reverence, and large population of resident long-tailed macaques.
Somdet Phra Narai National Museum is located within King Narai's Palace in Tha Hin, Mueang Lopburi, Lopburi Province, Thailand. Housed in the restored 17th-century palace of King Narai the Great, it is the main museum for Lopburi Province. It exhibits archaeological and art historical collections from prehistoric, Dvaravati, Khmer Lopburi, Sukhothai and Ayutthaya periods, illustrating the region's long history and Lopburi's role as a second capital of Ayutthaya.
Wang Kan Lueang Waterfall is a spring-fed limestone waterfall in Tha Luang District, Lopburi Province, central Thailand. It is known for its clear turquoise pools, travertine cascades and year-round flow from underground springs. Set in a forested valley near the Pa Sak River basin, the waterfall forms multiple tiers and swimming basins and is a popular local recreation site for swimming, picnicking and nature sightseeing.
Wat Choeng Tha is a historic Buddhist temple located on the east bank of the Lopburi River in Tha Hin Subdistrict, Mueang Lopburi District, Lopburi Province. Dating to the Ayutthaya period, it is known for its traditional Thai architecture, old ubosot with mural paintings, and riverside setting near Lopburi's old town. The temple remains an active place of worship and a quiet cultural attraction reflecting Lopburi's heritage.
Wat Kawisraram Ratchaworawihan is a second-class royal Buddhist temple in Tha Hin Subdistrict, Mueang Lopburi District, Lopburi city, Lopburi Province. Originally called Wat Khwit from the Ayutthaya period, it was restored during King Narai the Great's reign and later elevated by King Rama IV. Located in central Lopburi near the old town, it is notable for its Ayutthaya and Rattanakosin architecture and its role as Lopburi's principal royal temple.
Wat Nakhon Kosa is an ancient Buddhist temple ruin in Tha Hin Subdistrict, Mueang Lopburi District, Lopburi town, central Thailand. Located near the Lopburi River and Phra Prang Sam Yot, it features a large bell-shaped chedi, remains of a Khmer-style prang and vihara foundations. Originating in the Dvaravati period and later modified in the Khmer and Ayutthaya periods, it is notable for its layered architecture and archaeological importance within Lopburi's historic core.
Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat is an ancient temple complex in Tha Hin, Mueang Lopburi, Lopburi Province, located opposite Lopburi Railway Station in the old town. Originally a 12th-13th century Khmer Hindu shrine built in Lopburi style, it was later converted to a Buddhist temple and expanded during the Ayutthaya period under King Narai. Notable for its towering central prang, stuccoed galleries and Khmer-influenced architecture, it is one of Lopburi's most significant archaeological sites.
Wat Weluwan is a Buddhist temple located in Khao Sam Yot Subdistrict, Mueang Lopburi District, Lopburi Province, central Thailand. It serves as a local community temple for religious practice and merit-making. The temple features typical Thai Buddhist architecture with an ordination hall, prayer halls and Buddha images, set in a quiet residential area near Lopburi city centre.