King Narai's Palace, Tha Hin, Mueang Lop Buri District, Lopburi Province Thai Flag


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Name Ref. Description Era District/Province Location Date visited Price (baht) Rating/Comment
Lopburi Province
Ban Chao Wichayen 13A Ancient Ruin 17th Century Mueang Lopburi, Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 25 Jan 2013 none (Easy,Historically Important,20m).....History of Ayutthaya
Ban Din Mot Deang 23F Pottery Market n/a Kok Toom, Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 22 Apr 2023 n/a (Easy,Amazing,>30m).....Lopburi is the ‘land of white clay' and here is an outlet for clay pottery of all types from.....more.
Chao Pho Lak Mueang Lopburi Shrine 24E Shrine n/a Tha Hin, Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 10 Feb 2024 donation welcome (Easy,Local Interest,15m).....This shrine stands beside the Lopburi River where it's believed the original pillar existed. Lopburi is the only city in Thailand that has had continuous occupation since recorded history.
Chong Samran Tunnel 17G Tunnel ----- Lam Sonthi District Google Map 22 Nov 2017 n/a (Moderate,Good,30m).....This is a tunnel on the Kaeng Khoi railway link.
Huai Som 23F Reservoir n/a Kok Toom, Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 22 Apr 2023 n/a (Moderate,20m).....Freshwater reservoir so peaceful.
Kaeng Khoi Line Upgrades 12G Track Upgrades 2012/13 Phatthana Nikhom District Phatthana Nikhom District 20 Feb 2012 n/a (Moderate).....line Upgrades between Kaeng Khoi Juntion (Saraburi Province) and Bua Yai Junction (Nakhon Ratchasima Province) during which sections of the line were closed with temporary road services introduced.
Kaeng Sue Ten Railway Station 23P Railway Station branch line opened in 1967 Phatthana Nikhom District Google Map 12 Nov 2023 ticket (Easy, 27m by train from Kaeng Khoi,Functional).....Wikipedia
Khao Phraya Doenthong Viewpoint 23F Viewpoint 2017 Khok Salung, Phatthana Nikhom District Google Map 22 Apr 2023 n/a (Moderate,Good,30m).....Thailandee
Khok Khli Railway Station 24J Railway Station 1967 Nong Ri, Lam Sonthi District Google Map 10 Apr 2024 minimal (Difficult - Lam Narai station (infrequent),Remote,15m).....Wikipedia
Khok Salung 'Floating' Railway 12G,23F Railway since 1999 Khok Salung, Khok Salung District Google Map 20 Feb 2012, 21 Apr 2023 n/a (Easy,Good for Tours).....Thailandee YouTube
Khok Salung Railway Station 12G,23F,23P Railway Station 1967 upgraded 1999 Manao Wan, Phatthana Nikhom District Google Map 20 Feb 2012,21 Apr & 12 Nov 2023 ticket (Easy, train from Kaeng Khoi 44.1km,Amazing).....Wikiwand
Kraison Sirharat Palace (Yen Palace) 23F Palace Ruin Ayutthaya 17th Century Tha Hin, Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 22 Apr 2023 50 (Easy,Historically Important,20m).....Amazing Thailand
Lam Narai Railway Station 14E Railway Station 19 August 1967 Chai Badan District Google Map 18 Nov 2014 n/a (Easy,Functional).....Wikipedia
Lopburi Railway Station 23F,24E Railway Station not stated Tha Hin, Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 22 Apr 2023,10 Feb 2024 n/a (Easy,Good).....Wikipedia
Lopburi River 24E River n/a Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 10 Feb 2024 n/a (Easy).....Wikipedia
Lopburi Street Art 24E Street Art Modern Tha Hin, Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 10 Feb 2024 none (Easy,Symbolic).....Monkeys are a symbol of Lopburi as seen in art as well as their physical presence
Pa Sak Jolisid Dam 12G,14E,23F,23P Dam 1956, modified 1999 and 2012 Phatthana Nikhom District Google Map 20 Feb 2012,18 Nov 2014,7 Dec 2018,21 Apr & 12 Nov 2023 n/a (Easy, 34m by train from Kaeng Khoi,Exceptional).....Wikipedia
Pa Sak Jolisid Reservoir 18C,23F Reservoir Tha Luang District and others Google Map 7 Dec 2018 n/a (Easy,Exceptional).....detail as per the dam
Pa Sak Cholisid Reservoir Railtour 17F Railtour Bangkok, Pasak Jolisid & Khok Salung 18 Nov 2017 n/a (Easy,Outstanding,8h).....www.thaitrainguide.com. Ordinary trains also run along this route.
Phra Narai Ratchaniwet (King Narai's Palace) 13A,23F Palace Ruin Ayutthaya 17th Century Tha Hin, Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 25 Jan 2013 & 22 Apr 2023 check (Easy,Nationally Important,20m).....Wikipedia
Phra Prang Sam Yot 13A,23F,24E Ancient Ruin Khmer, Early 13th Century Tha Hin, Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 25 Jan 2013, 22 Apr 2023 & 10 Feb 2024 none (Easy,Iconic,15m).....Wikipedia
Phu Sap Lek 23F Reservoir n/a Kok Toom, Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 22 Apr 2023 n/a (Easy,Wonderful).....Lovely feshwater lake with amazing mountain views and recently constructed recreation/viewing area within easy reach of Lopburi.
Piracu Cafe 23F Restaurent/Cafe not stated Kok Toom, Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 22 Apr 2023 none (Easy,Outstanding,30-60m).....facebook
Prang Khaek Sanctuary 13A Ancient Ruin Dvaravati Mueang Lopburi, Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 25 Jan 2013 none (Easy,Historically Important,20m).....Amazing Thailand
Prang Nang Pohm Hua 24E Ancient Ruin Khmer Nong Ri, Lam Sonthi District Google Map 10 Apr 2024 none (Difficult - Lam Narai station (infrequent),28.6km,Historically Important,10m).....Amazing Thailand
Pratu Chai 24E Old City Gate Mon/Ayutthaya Tha Hin, Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 10 Feb 2024 none (Easy,Historically Important,10m).....This gate is part of old city wall, sections of which still exist around this ancient city
Rue de France 13A Street 17th Century Mueang Lopburi, Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 25 Jan 2013 none (Easy,Historically Important,15m).....This street is in the administrative area of Lopburi and named due to it's connections with France in the 17th Century.
San Phra Kan (Phra Kan Shrine) 13A Shrine Khmer, new section 1951 Mueang Lopburi, Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 25 Jan 2013 none (Easy,Historically Important,15m).....Amazing Thailand
Somdet Phra Narai National Museum 23F Palace Ruin 1924 Tha Hin, Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 22 Apr 2023 50 (Easy,Nationally Important,30-60m).....thailandforvisitors.com
Sunflower Field 23F Sunflower Field n/a Nikhom Sang Ton Eng, Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 22 Apr 2023 n/a (Moderate,Beautiful in Season).....Lopburi is the centre for growing sunflowers and this is just one farm. In winter the flowers are in bloom presenting a spectacular blaze of colour.
Tha Pho Fort (Mueang Lopburi Citidel) 23F Fort 1685 Phrommat, Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 22 Apr 2023 none (Easy,Historic,10m).....Route_You
Wat Indra 24E Temple Ruin Mon/Ayutthaya Tha Hin, Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 10 Feb 2024 none (Easy,Historically Important,10m).....Wat Indra was built before the reign of King Narai the Great and is located within the inner city wall to the east of Wat Nakhon Kosa and before the Phra Karn Shrine.....more.
Wat Nakhon Kosa 13A Ancient Ruin Dvaravati Mueang Lopburi, Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 25 Jan 2013 none (Easy,Historically Important,20m).....Amazing Thailand
Wat Pa Tham Sua 23F Buddhist Temple not stated Kok Toom, Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 22 Apr 2023 donations welcome (Easy,Interesting,20m).....Cave temple on the eastern shore of Phu Sap Lek. 'Tham Sua' means tiger cave.
Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat 13A,24E Ancient Ruin Khmer, 1157 Tha Hin, Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 25 Jan 2013,10 Feb 2024 50 (Easy,Historically Important,30m).....Amazing Thailand
Wat Puen 13A Ancient Ruin 17th Century Mueang Lopburi, Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 25 Jan 2013 none (Easy,Historically Important,15m).....Wat Puen may have been built in the time or King Narai and its name may refer to the arrow of Rama. There's little left other than the four walls of a vihan (assembly hall).
Wat Suwan Khiri Pidok 23F Buddhist Temple not stated Nikhom Sang Ton Eng, Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 22 Apr 2023 donations welcome (Moderate,Locally Important,20m).....This quiet temple up against Kao Ta Kra Thong mountain, 15km east of the city, is known for its bat cave.....more.
Wat Tong Pu 23F Buddhist Temple Mon/Ayutthaya Phrommat, Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 22 Apr 2023 donations welcome (Easy,Locally Important,20m).....Amazing Thailand