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ℹ️Practical info — Lopburi
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Be very careful with your bags, sunglasses, and phones at Prang Sam Yod, as the resident monkeys are expert pickpockets.
- Visit King Narai's Palace (Somdet Phra Narai Ratchaniwet) in the early morning to explore the grounds before it gets too hot.
- Take the train from Bangkok for a scenic and easy arrival right into the heart of the historic district.
- Explore the Khmer-style ruins of Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat, located just across from the railway station.
- If visiting in November or December, take a short trip out of town to see the famous blooming sunflower fields.
🍽 Food
Visit the evening market near the railway station for fresh stir-fries and traditional Thai desserts.
Try the roasted sunflower seeds and locally-made snacks sourced from the nearby vast plantations.
Look for small family-run eateries in the old town area serving authentic, spicy regional curries.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
A busy evening market well-suited for finding local snacks, apparel, and affordable everyday items.
Find small temple replicas and local handicrafts in the shops scattered around the historic sites.
The spacious grassy areas within the palace walls offer a peaceful retreat away from the monkeys and noise.
A short drive from the city leads to this scenic lake, first-rate for a quiet afternoon picnic.
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Lopburi is one of Thailand's oldest and most historically significant cities, located about 150 kilometers north of Bangkok in the central plains. The city was a major center of the Dvaravati culture and later served as the second capital of the Ayutthaya Kingdom under the reign of King Narai the Great in the 17th century. A prominent landmark is Phra Prang Sam Yot, a Khmer-style temple with three distinctive towers, illustrating the close connection to the Angkor civilization. However, Lopburi is world-famous primarily as the "City of Monkeys," as hundreds of crab-eating macaques live freely among the ruins and streets of the city center. In honor of these animals, the Monkey Banquet Festival is held every year, where vast quantities of fruit and food are served to the monkeys. In addition to the ancient sites, the city houses King Narai's magnificent palace, which now serves as a national museum and showcases European influences in 17th-century Thai architecture.
- Location: Thailand
- Top sights: Lopburi Zoo · Lopburi Provincial Stadium · Kraison Siharat Palace
- Nearby: Ayutthaya (13 km)
- Population: ~57.761 (2026)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jan, Nov, Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 26 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| Rain mm | 11 | 11 | 41 | 71 | 141 | 144 | 148 | 171 | 260 | 162 | 28 | 8 |
Geography
Facts
- Former second capital of Ayutthaya.
- Phra Prang Sam Yot (Khmer style).
- Known as the 'City of Monkeys'.
- King Narai's Palace (1666).
- Center of the Dvaravati culture.
- Annual Monkey Banquet Festival.
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