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Lop Buri

Lop Buri is a town in Lopburi district, Thailand of about 57,761 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit: 31 buddhist sites, 9 forts & heritage and 4 museums. The must-see places are Big Buddha (Phra Phutta Maha Nawamin Sakyamuni Sri Wichian Chai Chan) at Wat Muang, Pasak Chonlasit and วัดภูเขาทอง.

14.7981° N, 100.6540° EPop. 57,761

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Within 30 km26 places
Within 50 km60
Must-see16
Notable233
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Lop Buri

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:06 pm

174 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Lop Buri
  2. Wat Khao Wong PhrachanBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  3. Sub Lek Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  4. Wat Tham KrabokBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  5. Big Buddha (Phra Phutta Maha Nawamin Sakyamuni Sri Wichian Chai Chan) at Wat MuangBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  6. Wat San PaoloBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Lop Buri
Today’s loopLop BuriStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lop Buri?

King Narai the Great Monument (monument, about 1 km), Phra Ramesuan Stadium (park, about 1 km), Kraison Siharat Palace (Yen Palace) (palace, about 2 km), Lopburi Zoo (nature spot, about 2 km), Wat San Paolo (Buddhist site, about 5 km), Wat Nakorn Kosa (Buddhist site, about 5 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lop Buri?

60 places on Spotwander: 31 buddhist sites, 7 other attractions, 9 forts & heritage, 4 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Lop Buri?

Wat San Paolo, about 5 km by road; Wat Nakorn Kosa (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Lop Buri?

King Narai the Great Monument, about 1 km by road; Kraison Siharat Palace (Yen Palace) (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lop Buri?

Start in Lop Buri, visit Wat Khao Wong Phrachan, then Sub Lek Reservoir, then Wat Tham Krabok, then Big Buddha (Phra Phutta Maha Nawamin Sakyamuni Sri Wichian Chai Chan) at Wat Muang, then Wat San Paolo, and drive back — about 174 km by road in all.