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Things to see in Lopburi (Thailand): 7 places and when to go
Lopburi is a town in Thailand with around 58,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly History (4), Temples (2), Museums and art (1). The best known are Phra Prang Sam Yot, King Narai's Palace and Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat. The best time to come is November to February; also possible: March and May to October. In June there are 12 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 08. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Thailand · 14.804, 100.6186
- Population
- About 58,000
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (4) · Temples (2) · Museums and art (1) · Nature (1) · With kids (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- November to February.
- Also possible
- March and May to October.
- Nearest airport
- DMK Bangkok, 99 km as the crow flies
What to see in Lopburi
The places in and around Lopburi, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Phra Prang Sam Yot13th-century temple in Lopburi, Thailand498 m
- King Narai's Palace17th-century palace in Thailand984 m
- Wat Phra Si Rattana MahathatBuddhist temple in Lopburi province, Thailand786 m
- Wat AmphawanBuddhist temple in Lopburi province, Thailand2.5 km
- Wat Mani Chon KhanBuddhist temple in Lopburi province, Thailand991 m
- Wat Nakhon PhosaTemple ruins in Lopburi province, Thailand457 m
- Lopburi ZooNature · With kids1.9 km
When to go to Lopburi
The best time to visit Lopburi is November to February; also possible: March and May to October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:13
- FebBest time11:31
- MarPossible11:54
- AprBetter not12:20
- MayPossible12:41
- JunPossible12:52
- JulPossible12:48
- AugPossible12:30
- SepPossible12:05
- OctPossible11:40
- NovBest time11:18
- DecBest time11:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 08. In January, 7 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to Thailand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Lopburi
The nearest main airport is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK, Bangkok), 99 km as the crow flies. How to get around Thailand (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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- Nakhon Nayok8 places93 km
And all of Thailand, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Lopburi?
The best known: Phra Prang Sam Yot, King Narai's Palace, Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Wat Amphawan, Wat Mani Chon Khan. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Lopburi?
November to February; also possible: March and May to October. In June there are 12 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 08.
How do you get to Lopburi?
The nearest main airport is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), 99 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Lopburi as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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