Lop Buri is the right place for sunflower
lovers. It quietly awaits visitors, with spacious sunflower
fields spread across the province. It also has glorious
historical places such as the Three Pagodas, San Phrakan
and Phra Narai Ratchaniwet which date back to the golden
era of Thai history under King Narai the Great's reign.
Lop Buri also houses a rapidly attractive hot spot, Pasak
Cholasit Dam.
Cherish
the culture
San
Phra Kan in Muang
district, is an old holy place built when the Khmers ruled
Lop Buri , and which also plays host two stone Narai statues.
The large trees outside are sanctuaries for the many monkeys,
who are a symbol of this province.
Phra Prang Sam Yot (Three Pagodas)
are another provincial symbol, close to San Phra Kan.
The three pagodas built next to each other feature Khmer
art, and were constructed around the 18th century.
Phra Narai Ratchaniwet, a
royal palace of King Narai, in Muang district, boasts
beautiful old buildings.
Wat Khao Wong Kot is a temple
circled by three mounts which house a bat cave, the largest
of its kind in Lop Buri. Millions of bats live in the
cave. Take Highway 3196.
Treasure
the natural beauty
Sunflower
fields,
the province is home to the largest field in Asia with
an aggregate area of over 14,000 rai. The most beautiful
is on Cheen Lae Hill, tambon Nimhom Sangton-eng,Phatthana
Nikhom district, accessible by Highway 21. The blossoming
period is between October and January.
Pasak Chonlasit Dam is a
royal project to develop the Pasak River . Take Highway
3333
Wong Kan Luang Waterfall Park
is an outstanding park housing a large waterfall with
underground water springing up and running down along
many layers of rocks. It is a major destination for Lop
Buri people. Take Highway 1 and later Highway 205 and
Highway 2089
Thai
version
Phatthana
Nikhom district, accessible by Highway 21. The blossoming
period is between October and January.