Suvarnabhumi Airport 2 hr 13
Ban Chao Wichayen (8 min) Ruins of a 1685 foreign envoy's residence, with a church among several European-style buildings. Wat Tong Pu (5 min) Archaeological site Wat Phrabat Nam Phu (21 min) Wat Phrasi Rattana Mahathat (8 min) Ruined temple complex said to date from the 12th century, with intricately carved prangs, or towers. Khao Chin Lae Sunflower Field (29 min) Sprawling fields of sunflowers & other plants are the draw at this charming botanical garden. Prang Khaek (8 min) Archaeological site, history, and architecture Lopburi Zoo (10 min) Low-key zoo with a collection of native & exotic wildlife, including orangutans, snakes & birds. Somdet Phra Narai National Museum Lopburi (9 min) Wat Nakorn Kosa (12 min) Historic site and history Chedi Luang Por Wat Monkhan (7 min) Prang Sam Yod (7 min) Visitors can interact with monkeys who congregate at these remnants of a former Buddhist temple. Kraison Siharat Palace (Yen Palace) (10 min) Louis xiv, archaeological site, and history Phra Narai Ratchanivet (10 min) Striking ruins & grounds of a centuries-old palace, plus a museum with ancient artifacts & a cafe. Phra Kan Shrine (6 min) Brahman shrine complex dating back to the Khmer era with a golden Vishnu statue & resident monkeys. Wat Sao Thong Thong (12 min) Small Buddhist temple occupying a building that was originally a Christian chapel. |