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


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TOUR SECTION: 2011-2026

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Name Ref. Description Era District/Province Location Date visited Price (baht) Rating/Comment
Lopburi Province
38th King Narai Festival 26Feb Festival Ayutthaya Mueang Lop Buri Google Map 20 Feb 2026 none (Easy - Lopburi 1 station, 650 m - Exceptional, annual festival attracting huge crowds celebrating the deeds of King Narai the Great, evening event).....Grok search
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.
Folk Museum for Boats at Wat Yang Na Rangsi 26Feb Buddhist temple with boat museum
Early Dvaravati or early Lopburi (6th-13th Centuries), Museum 1927 Tha Hin, Mueang Lopburi District Google Map 19 Feb 2026 donations welcome (Somewhat easy - Lopburi Station 2, 10.9 km - V. Good, Excellent collection of antique river boats)..... Grok search
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
The Floating Train, Pa Sak Chonlasid Reservoir 12G,23F,26Feb Railway 1998 Khok Salung, Phatthana Nikhom District Google Map 20 Feb 2012, 21 Apr 2023,21 Feb 2026 none (Moderate - The nearby station at Khok Salung connects to Keang Khoi, 44 km and on to Bangkok, 176 km - The rail bridge is spectacular, one of few places you can walk the track as the services are so infrequent, allow an hour).....Grok search YouTube
Khok Salung 26Feb Village n/a Phatthana Nikhom District Google Map 21 Feb 2026 none (Rather difficult - Train services are infrequent, Bangkok 176 km, village peaceful).....Grok search
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 Grand Canyon 12G,23F,26Feb Canyon n/a Khok Samrong District Google Map 21 Feb 2026 none (Difficult - Lopburi Railway Station, 63.3 km, Ban Mi Station, 45.8 km (local trains) - nickname for an abandoned old limestone quarry creating a dramatic landscape).....Grok search
Lopburi Railway Station 1 23F,24E,26Feb Railway Station 1905 Tha Hin, Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 22 Apr 2023,10 Feb 2024,21 Feb 2026 ticket (Easy by road or rail - Bangkok, 146 km, Station 1 no longer handled long-distance trains).....Grok search
Lopburi Railway Station 2 Feb 2025 Railway Station nearing completion Nong Don District Google Map 28 Feb 2025 n/a (Easy?,Impressive).....Grok search
Lopburi River 24E,26Feb River n/a Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 10 Feb 2024,19 & 21 Feb 2026 none (Easy from Lopburi 1 station - The river was an important transport route before road and rail).....Grok search
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
Nong Tao Railway Station 26Feb Railway Station Ayutthaya Ban Mi District Google Map 20 Feb 2026 ticket (Somewhat Easy - Lopburi 1 station, 18.3 km - For local options use Lopburi 1, for long distance options use Lopburi 2, station has been completely upgraded).....Grok search
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 Bot 26Feb Buddhist temple Ayutthaya Kong Thanu, Mueang Lop Buri District Google Map 19 Feb 2026 donations welcome (Moderate - Lopburi 2 station, 22.3 km, Lovely old temple, 20-30 minutes).....Grok search
Wat Choeng Tha 26Feb Buddhist temple Lopburi Mueang Lopburi Google Map 21 Feb 2026 donations welcome (Easy - Lopburi Railway Station, 1.2 km - Located on the Lopburi River in the old city, Historically important featuring a Khmer-style prang).....Grok search
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 Khao Wong Phrachan 26Feb Buddhist temple Image 2018 temple much earlier Khok Samrong District Google Map 20 Feb 2026 donations welcome (Somewhat difficult - Lopburi 1 station, 33.2 km - Magnificent golden seated Buddha statue on a hillside, allow at least an hour if using the stairway or more if taking the mountain trail).....Grok search
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 Phrom Thin Tai 26Feb Buddhist temple 1832 Khok Samrong District Google Map 20 Feb 2026 donations welcome (Somewhat difficult - Lopburi 1 station, 29.9 km - Location of a significant archaeological site in the Dvaravati period around the 6th–11th centuries, not too much to see but onsite information takes time to read).....Grok search
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 Siri Chanthanimit Worawihan 26Feb Buddhist temple Dvaravai based on artifacts found Mueang Lopburi District Google Map 20 Feb 2026 donations welcome (Moderate - Lopburi 1 station, 16.7 km - Origins could date back over 1,000 years, but in 1912 the temple achieved 'royal' status during a visit by King Rama VI, V. Good, allow at least an hour if visiting the cave).....Grok search
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
Z-One Night Market 26Feb Night market
Lopburi Mueang Lopburi Google Map 19 Feb 2026 various (Easy - Lopburi Station 1, 8 km - Excellent selection of stalls with entertainment)..... Grok search