Lopburi Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Lopburi province, Thailand
About Lopburi
Lopburi is very laid back, and its convenient location less than 3 hours (~180 km) from Bangkok makes it a good place to escape the stress and pollution of the capital. Lopburi, formerly known asLavapuriorLavois one of the oldest cities in Thailand. Thus the remains of almost all periods of Thai history can be found. According to the "Chronicle of the North", it was founded in 468 AD by colonists fromIndia, who named the place afterLava, a son of Rama and Sita in the IndianRamayanaepic. Around the 7th and 8th centuries, it was one of the main centres of the BuddhistDvaravatinetwork. After the 10th century, the city belonged to the sphere of influence ofAngkor. There is some debate whether it was a mere province of theKhmer Empire, or a semi-autonomous polity ruled by a Viceroy. In the 13th
Top Attractions in Lopburi
Explore the best things to see and do in Lopburi:
- ★Ban Vichayen
- ★Phra Narai Ratchaniwet
- ★Phra Prang Sam Yot
- ★Rock Climbing
- ★San Phra Kan
- ★Wat Phra Sri Rattanamahathat
- ★Wat Sao Thong Thong
Where to Eat in Lopburi
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bualuang
- 🍴Louis Steakhouse
- 🍴New World Steak House
- 🍴White House
Where to Stay in Lopburi
- 🏨Lopburi Asia Hotel
- 🏨Lopburi City Hotel
- 🏨Lopburi Inn
- 🏨Lopburi Inn Resort
- 🏨Muang Tong Hotel
- 🏨Nett Hotel
Lopburi Travel Guide Sections
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