Suvarnabhumi Airport 2 hr 16
King Narai the Great Monument (8 min) Prang Khaek (12 min) Archaeological site, history, and architecture Wat Shipa Sitaram (Wat Chi Pa Sitaram) (6 min) Ban Chao Wichayen (13 min) Ruins of a 1685 foreign envoy's residence, with a church among several European-style buildings. Kraison Siharat Palace (Yen Palace) (10 min) Louis xiv, archaeological site, and history Phra Narai Ratchanivet (14 min) Striking ruins & grounds of a centuries-old palace, plus a museum with ancient artifacts & a cafe. Wat Phrasi Rattana Mahathat (13 min) Ruined temple complex said to date from the 12th century, with intricately carved prangs, or towers. Wat Phrabat Nam Phu (17 min) Phra Kan Shrine (11 min) Brahman shrine complex dating back to the Khmer era with a golden Vishnu statue & resident monkeys. Prang Sam Yod (11 min) Visitors can interact with monkeys who congregate at these remnants of a former Buddhist temple. Wat Tong Pu (12 min) Archaeological site Khao Chin Lae Sunflower Field (24 min) Sprawling fields of sunflowers & other plants are the draw at this charming botanical garden. Somdet Phra Narai National Museum Lopburi (13 min) Wat Phra Phutthabat (28 min) Intricate 1624 temple with a gilded tiered roof & columns, home to a reputed footprint of Buddha. Lopburi Zoo (8 min) Low-key zoo with a collection of native & exotic wildlife, including orangutans, snakes & birds. |