Lopburi
Nothing quite prepares you for your first encounter with Lopburi's most famous residents. I stepped out of the train station on Narai Maharat Road and was immediately confronted by a troop of macaque ...
About Lopburi
Nothing quite prepares you for your first encounter with Lopburi's most famous residents. I stepped out of the train station on Narai Maharat Road and was immediately confronted by a troop of macaque monkeys perched on the station roof, grooming each other with an air of complete indifference to the...
Population
58,000
Region
Central
Hidden Gems
Lopburi Sunflower Fields
"From November to January, vast sunflower fields bloom across the Lopburi countryside, creating stunning golden landscapes. The fields along Route 1 near Pasak Jolasid Dam are the most photogenic."
Wat Phra Phutthabat (Temple of Buddha's Footprint)
"An important pilgrimage site about 25 km south of Lopburi housing a revered Buddha footprint in a ornate mondop. Much more significant to Thai Buddhists than tourists realize."
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Best Restaurants
Boon Bakery & Coffee
Cafe-BakeryPopular local cafe near the old town serving fresh pastries, Thai-style iced coffee, and light meals. A comfortable base for planning your Lopburi explorations.
Khrua Khun Ya (Grandmother's Kitchen)
Thai TraditionalFamily-run restaurant on Sorasak Road known for homestyle Thai cooking, especially the green curry and stir-fried morning glory. Feels like eating at a Thai grandmother's house.
Night Market Grilled Chicken Stalls
Thai Street FoodThe night market near the train station has legendary grilled chicken (gai yang) vendors who marinate their birds in lemongrass and serve with sticky rice and spicy dipping sauce.
Kopitiam Lopburi
Thai-ChineseOld-fashioned Chinese-Thai coffee shop in the old town serving excellent morning dim sum, congee, and traditional Hokkien-style coffee in a vintage atmosphere.
Sa Kaew Restaurant
Thai-IsanPopular local restaurant near Narai Palace serving excellent som tum, laab, and grilled fish. Lively atmosphere with Thai music and cold beers on a warm evening.
Recommended Hotels
The Residence Resort & Spa
$$The best hotel in Lopburi town with modern rooms, pool, and spa. Well-located near the old town attractions and night market.
Noom Guesthouse
$Friendly budget guesthouse popular with backpackers, within walking distance of Prang Sam Yot. Simple but clean rooms with helpful English-speaking owner.
Lopburi Inn Hotel
$-$$Centrally located hotel with comfortable air-conditioned rooms and a restaurant. Reliable mid-range choice near the train station and old town.
Lopburi Inn Resort
$$Newer resort-style hotel on the outskirts of town with pool and garden. Good option if you have your own transport and want more space and quiet.
Travel Tips
- The macaques are expert thieves. Remove sunglasses, tuck away dangling jewelry, secure your phone, and avoid carrying open food. Use a bag with zippers. The monkeys target anything shiny or edible.
- Lopburi is an easy day trip from Bangkok. Trains run from Hua Lamphong station (2.5 hours). Take an early train, explore the old town and palace, and return by late afternoon.
- The annual Monkey Buffet Festival in late November is a spectacle worth timing your visit around. A massive banquet of fruits and vegetables is laid out for the monkeys in front of Prang Sam Yot.
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