Suvarnabhumi Airport 2 hr 17
Somdet Phra Narai National Museum Lopburi (15 min) Phra Kan Shrine (12 min)
Brahman shrine complex dating back to the Khmer era with a golden Vishnu statue & resident monkeys. Phra Narai Ratchanivet (15 min)
Striking ruins & grounds of a centuries-old palace, plus a museum with ancient artifacts & a cafe. Wat Shipa Sitaram (Wat Chi Pa Sitaram) (8 min) Lopburi Zoo (9 min)
Low-key zoo with a collection of native & exotic wildlife, including orangutans, snakes & birds. Ban Chao Wichayen (14 min)
Ruins of a 1685 foreign envoy's residence, with a church among several European-style buildings. Khao Chin Lae Sunflower Field (26 min)
Sprawling fields of sunflowers & other plants are the draw at this charming botanical garden. Prang Sam Yod (13 min)
Visitors can interact with monkeys who congregate at these remnants of a former Buddhist temple. Wat Phrasi Rattana Mahathat (14 min)
Ruined temple complex said to date from the 12th century, with intricately carved prangs, or towers. Wat Phra Phutthabat (29 min)
Intricate 1624 temple with a gilded tiered roof & columns, home to a reputed footprint of Buddha. Prang Khaek (14 min)
Archaeological site, history, and architecture Wat Phrabat Nam Phu (15 min) King Narai the Great Monument (9 min) Wat Khao Wong Phrachan (44 min)
Over 3,700 steps lead up a steep hill to this Buddhist temple with gold statues & a nearby cave. Kraison Siharat Palace (Yen Palace) (5 min)
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