General information
Lopburi is approximately 153 kilometers from Bangkok, tourists can travel to Lopburi in several ways in term of by car, bus and train. Lopburi is a province with a long history. This province filled with diversity of valuable thing whether its magnificent history, invaluable archaeological, interesting story, beautiful nature, large Sunflower field, Good quality restaurant, unique souvenirs, lovely monky, great welcome shows, and many popularity attractions etc. All of these can tell story and charms of this city to make everyone who want to visit Lopburi
Transportation
By Train
The State Railway of Thailand has a train from Bangkok Railway Station (MRT) to Lopburi daily.
For more information about travel and ticket fare of the State Railway of Thailand, tel 1690 every 24 hours or check on www.railway.co.th. You can book a train tickets at least 3 days before departure date, please call 0-2220-4444 daily 08.30-16.30 hrs.
By Car
From Bangkok go along Phaholyothin road, highway 1 through Saraburi, Phutthabat district into Lopburi province. The distance is approximately 153 kilometers.
By Bus
There are regular bus, air conditioned bus from transportation company and the private sectors bus Bangkok - Lop Buri departure from Mochit terminal 2 Kamphaeng Phet 2 everyday. It takes about 1 hour and a half to Lopburi. For more details on the bus companies, Tel. 1490, Tel. 0 2936 3660, 0 2936 3666 or check on www.transport.co.th
Getting Around Lopburi
In Lopburi city, there are omni buses to various districts. Visitors can choose from a variety of leisure vehicles. City buses are also available, it costs 4 baht per passenger, Sam-Lor, bicycle-pulled carriages, will go anywhere in the old town for 30 to 50 baht. For further details on the Lopburi transport station Tel. 0 3641 1888
JR Restaurant Park Resort
Kingdom of happiness in Lopburi, this restaurant serve only the good quality Thai and Chinese foods. Customers will get great experiences from warm atmosphere with many activities. There are many Thailand pavilion that built on
a long line. You will not be bored to walking. The owner intends to build this restaurant up to become
the meeting place that can be best and largest restaurants in Lopburi.
Location: 89, Tumbol Kokgo, Aumphoe Muang, Lopburi province 15000
For more information about travel and ticket fare of the State Railway of Thailand, tel 1690 every 24 hours or check on www.railway.co.th. You can book a train tickets at least 3 days before departure date, please call 0-2220-4444 daily 08.30-16.30 hrs.
By Car
From Bangkok go along Phaholyothin road, highway 1 through Saraburi, Phutthabat district into Lopburi province. The distance is approximately 153 kilometers.
By Bus
There are regular bus, air conditioned bus from transportation company and the private sectors bus Bangkok - Lop Buri departure from Mochit terminal 2 Kamphaeng Phet 2 everyday. It takes about 1 hour and a half to Lopburi. For more details on the bus companies, Tel. 1490, Tel. 0 2936 3660, 0 2936 3666 or check on www.transport.co.th
Getting Around Lopburi
In Lopburi city, there are omni buses to various districts. Visitors can choose from a variety of leisure vehicles. City buses are also available, it costs 4 baht per passenger, Sam-Lor, bicycle-pulled carriages, will go anywhere in the old town for 30 to 50 baht. For further details on the Lopburi transport station Tel. 0 3641 1888
Top three destinations
1 King Narai National Museum
This museum is located within Phra Narai Ratchaniwet, which is a royal palace built during the period of King Narai who ruled Ayutthaya during the late 1600’s. It is the third oldest national museum in Thailand established in 1923, and shows arts and antiques as well as exhibitions in 4 separate halls. This place is a must-visit when you come to Lopburi since you can discover the history of arts in Lopburi and some interesting factors in this museum. Opening hour: Wednesday to Sunday from 8:30 to 16:30 Entrance fee: 10 Baht for Thai, 30 Baht for foreigners (pupils in uniform and monks are free of charge) Location: Sorasak Road, Muang Lopburi Contact: 036-411458
2 Phra Prang Sam Yot
Phra Prang Sam Yot is one of the most important historical sites in Lopburi. It was built as a Hindu sanctuary during the period of the Khmer King Chaiworaman VII when the city was under the power of Cambodia, and later converted to a Buddhist temple during the period of Ayutthaya. As Lopburi is best known as the hundreds of monkeys living around the city, you can’t miss this place! Because you can see a lot of monkeys there. Just be aware that monkeys would steal any of your belongings they see, and don’t forget to keep everything inside your bags. Opening hour: Wednesday to Sunday from 6:00 to 18:00 Entrance fee: 10 Baht for Thai, 50 Baht for foreigners Location: Prang Sam Yot Road, Muang Lopburi Contact: 036-412510, 036-413779 (the Fourth Regional Office of Fine Arts Lopburi)
3 Wichayen House
This place is the ruins of the royal reception house for the French envoy who visited Lopburi during the Ayutthaya period. Wichayen House consists of several European style buildings. You should visit this place because it is an interesting ruin site where you can see the mixture of European and Thai style of architecture. Opening hour: Every day from 7:00 to 17:00 Entrance fee: 10 Baht for Thai, 30 Baht for foreigners Location: Wichayen Road, Muang Lopburi Contact: 036-412510, 036-413779 (the Fourth Regional Office of Fine Arts Lopburi)
Top three activities
1 Chom Wang, Fang Dontri
Lopburi Symphony
The Tourism Authority of Thailand will organize the "Chom Wang, Fang Dontri" live band performance at Narai Ratchaniwet Palace in Lopburi. There are cultural performances shows and instrumental music in Phra Narai Ratchaniwet Palace with the historic atmosphere at night. Along with Traditional Market to shopping local products and souvenirs.
Date: 29 November 2015
Venue: Phra Narai Ratchaniwet
2 Monkey Buffet Festival
This festival is held annually in the end of November in San Phra Karn, Phra Prang Sam Yot. There will be a lot of foods and drinks, such as fruits, candies, and cokes, served for monkeys on the day of the festival, and it is the main attraction for tourists to visit in Lopburi.
Date: 28 – 29 November 2015
Venue: San Phra Karn, Phra Prang Sam Yot
3 Sunflower Field
Lopburi is also known as beautiful fields of sunflower which broom between November and December. There are two main sunflower fields where you can go and see the beautiful sunflowers. And then you can enjoy taking pictures with sunflowers on the back ground. Best season: November to December How to get there: You can take Tuk tuk from the city of Lopburi to Amphoe Khok Samrong, and tell the driver that you want to go to sunflower field or just show the map.
Recommended restaurant
A-Roi-Jung TeRiYaKi
A-Roi-Jung Teriyaki
is the small Japan style restaurant, this restaurant serve the japan food such as Sushi, Yakitori, Tendon, and Sukiyaki.
The atmosphere will make customer feel like consume Japanese food in Japan.
Location: Soi12, Suriyothai Road, Tumbon Thahin, Amphoe Muang, Lopburi Province 15000
Contact detail; Facebook: อร่อยจังเทอริยากิพัฒนานิคมลพบุรี, Tel: 036436212
Baan Jao Nai Restaurant
The atmosphere of this restaurant You can get close to nature with small trees. This restaurant was open only 3 years and has been awarded a 5-star restaurant at Lopburi In 2557. Highlight of this restaurant is Thai foods such as Tom Yum Kung with coconut, Miang-Chao-Nai, galangal salad,and etc.The recipes was inherited from their ancestors.
Location: Chaleomphrakiet road, tumbol Ta-Sala, Aumphoe Muang, Lopburi Province 15000
Contact detail; Facebook: บ้านเจ้านาย, Tel:087 998 5336
JR Restaurant Park Resort
1 King Narai National Museum
This museum is located within Phra Narai Ratchaniwet, which is a royal palace built during the period of King Narai who ruled Ayutthaya during the late 1600’s. It is the third oldest national museum in Thailand established in 1923, and shows arts and antiques as well as exhibitions in 4 separate halls. This place is a must-visit when you come to Lopburi since you can discover the history of arts in Lopburi and some interesting factors in this museum. Opening hour: Wednesday to Sunday from 8:30 to 16:30 Entrance fee: 10 Baht for Thai, 30 Baht for foreigners (pupils in uniform and monks are free of charge) Location: Sorasak Road, Muang Lopburi Contact: 036-411458
2 Phra Prang Sam Yot
Phra Prang Sam Yot is one of the most important historical sites in Lopburi. It was built as a Hindu sanctuary during the period of the Khmer King Chaiworaman VII when the city was under the power of Cambodia, and later converted to a Buddhist temple during the period of Ayutthaya. As Lopburi is best known as the hundreds of monkeys living around the city, you can’t miss this place! Because you can see a lot of monkeys there. Just be aware that monkeys would steal any of your belongings they see, and don’t forget to keep everything inside your bags. Opening hour: Wednesday to Sunday from 6:00 to 18:00 Entrance fee: 10 Baht for Thai, 50 Baht for foreigners Location: Prang Sam Yot Road, Muang Lopburi Contact: 036-412510, 036-413779 (the Fourth Regional Office of Fine Arts Lopburi)
3 Wichayen House
This place is the ruins of the royal reception house for the French envoy who visited Lopburi during the Ayutthaya period. Wichayen House consists of several European style buildings. You should visit this place because it is an interesting ruin site where you can see the mixture of European and Thai style of architecture. Opening hour: Every day from 7:00 to 17:00 Entrance fee: 10 Baht for Thai, 30 Baht for foreigners Location: Wichayen Road, Muang Lopburi Contact: 036-412510, 036-413779 (the Fourth Regional Office of Fine Arts Lopburi)
Top three activities
1 Chom Wang, Fang Dontri
Lopburi Symphony
The Tourism Authority of Thailand will organize the "Chom Wang, Fang Dontri" live band performance at Narai Ratchaniwet Palace in Lopburi. There are cultural performances shows and instrumental music in Phra Narai Ratchaniwet Palace with the historic atmosphere at night. Along with Traditional Market to shopping local products and souvenirs.
Date: 29 November 2015
Venue: Phra Narai Ratchaniwet
2 Monkey Buffet Festival
This festival is held annually in the end of November in San Phra Karn, Phra Prang Sam Yot. There will be a lot of foods and drinks, such as fruits, candies, and cokes, served for monkeys on the day of the festival, and it is the main attraction for tourists to visit in Lopburi.
Date: 28 – 29 November 2015
Venue: San Phra Karn, Phra Prang Sam Yot
3 Sunflower Field
Lopburi is also known as beautiful fields of sunflower which broom between November and December. There are two main sunflower fields where you can go and see the beautiful sunflowers. And then you can enjoy taking pictures with sunflowers on the back ground. Best season: November to December How to get there: You can take Tuk tuk from the city of Lopburi to Amphoe Khok Samrong, and tell the driver that you want to go to sunflower field or just show the map.
Recommended restaurant
A-Roi-Jung TeRiYaKi
A-Roi-Jung Teriyaki
is the small Japan style restaurant, this restaurant serve the japan food such as Sushi, Yakitori, Tendon, and Sukiyaki.
The atmosphere will make customer feel like consume Japanese food in Japan.
Location: Soi12, Suriyothai Road, Tumbon Thahin, Amphoe Muang, Lopburi Province 15000
Contact detail; Facebook: อร่อยจังเทอริยากิพัฒนานิคมลพบุรี, Tel: 036436212
Baan Jao Nai Restaurant
The atmosphere of this restaurant You can get close to nature with small trees. This restaurant was open only 3 years and has been awarded a 5-star restaurant at Lopburi In 2557. Highlight of this restaurant is Thai foods such as Tom Yum Kung with coconut, Miang-Chao-Nai, galangal salad,and etc.The recipes was inherited from their ancestors.
Location: Chaleomphrakiet road, tumbol Ta-Sala, Aumphoe Muang, Lopburi Province 15000
Contact detail; Facebook: บ้านเจ้านาย, Tel:087 998 5336
JR Restaurant Park Resort
JR Restaurant Park Resort
Kingdom of happiness in Lopburi, this restaurant serve only the good quality Thai and Chinese foods. Customers will get great experiences from warm atmosphere with many activities. There are many Thailand pavilion that built on
a long line. You will not be bored to walking. The owner intends to build this restaurant up to become
the meeting place that can be best and largest restaurants in Lopburi.
Location: 89, Tumbol Kokgo, Aumphoe Muang, Lopburi province 15000
Contact detail; Website: www.jrrestaurantparkresort.com, Tel: 03 645 1038
Top two souvenir
Cotton Skirt
The cotton skirt is the good quality craft from OTOP. It was woven from cotton, tinted, and decorated with flora design.
Price: 700 Bath
Size: M, L, X (OTOP)
The cotton skirt is the good quality craft from OTOP. It was woven from cotton, tinted, and decorated with flora design.
Price: 700 Bath
Size: M, L, X (OTOP)
Location: 246/33 Moo 4, Prang A-run village,Tumbol Khao Sam Yot, Aumphoe Muang, Lopburi 15000
Contact detail; Tel: 090 756 182, Fax: 036 427 274
Tie-dyed silk
The the tie-dyed silk is the good quality silk that tie and dye for a beautiful pattern.
Price: 1200 Bath
Size: 90x360 cm.
Weight: 270 g.
Location: 246/33 Moo 4, Prang A-run village, Tumbol Khao Sam Yot, Aumphoe Muang, Lopburi province 15000
Contact detail; Website: www.thai.net/pamudyom, Tel: 090 756 183, Fax: 036 427 274
Hotel
Ruanmai Resort and Spa
Double Room 1,020 Baht / room Address: 130/2 Moo 2 Phaholayothin Road, Tasala, Muang Lopburi, Lopburi 10500 Contact: 089-8018944, 036-612222
The the tie-dyed silk is the good quality silk that tie and dye for a beautiful pattern.
Price: 1200 Bath
Size: 90x360 cm.
Weight: 270 g.
Location: 246/33 Moo 4, Prang A-run village, Tumbol Khao Sam Yot, Aumphoe Muang, Lopburi province 15000
Contact detail; Website: www.thai.net/pamudyom, Tel: 090 756 183, Fax: 036 427 274
Hotel
Ruanmai Resort and Spa
Double Room 1,020 Baht / room Address: 130/2 Moo 2 Phaholayothin Road, Tasala, Muang Lopburi, Lopburi 10500 Contact: 089-8018944, 036-612222
