Great site to visit! Not super busy during the weekday. I would say, it gets really hot in the afternoon so I would suggest going early morning or late evening. Wear walking shoes because there are several steps, but you can also get dropped off at Gate 4, to avoid the long stairway. We walked the stairs up and had our driver take us back.

Visited in March 2025, the ruins themselves are quite small, not much information given about them, only takes 10 minutes to walk around and glance inside (nothing of note inside). Main attraction of course are the monkeys, pretty cool to see them around the temple ruins. In my experience not aggressive at all as some have suggested, mainly ignore you or if anything are shy, tend to run away if you're within a metre of them. They give you a stick at the entrance, hope nobody actually beats them with it...

Cool ancient ruins of a Buddhist temple. Popular IG spot for both visitors and locals of Lopburi. Not necessary to pay the entrance fee as you can see it from the road, unless you want to pay 5x the price as locals to have a closer experience with the monkeys.

An ancient Khmer-style temple and one of Lopburi’s most iconic landmarks. The three connected prangs represent the Hindu Trimurti — Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva — and were later transformed into a Buddhist sanctuary. Not as many monkeys as before, since most of them have been relocated by the municipality, but you can still see some around the area. It’s now much calmer and easier to walk around without worrying about mischievous monkeys. We visited around 4:30 PM, and the temple looked stunning in the soft golden light. The weather was pleasant and not too hot — it gave the place such a cozy, peaceful feeling. The entrance fee for foreigners is 80 THB. Parking is available nearby, and the site is easy to explore. Take less than 30 mins to stroll around and take a bunch of photos. A wonderful stop to admire ancient Khmer architecture, history, and serenity — especially at sunset. 🌅

The most popular landmark of Lopburi and the most lovely animal of the province, monkeys. Went there in May 2025 and they said that most of monkeys were relocated. The monkeys are really cute but they can be a little bit snatchers. You should be extra careful and listen to the officers. Keep all your accessories in your bags. All of the small and shiny things should be put away from their sight including glasses, phones, car keys, keychains, bracelet, necklace and earings. Once you loose it, you never get it back. Please love the monkeys and be kind to them.

One of the famous landmark in Lopburi province. It was a special place for me to visit. The weather was awesome no crowd at all. They take care of the place in a good way. The ticket price is 80THB for foreigners. A good place to visit if you love history.

Oct 2025 Last visited in 2022. There were a lot more monkeys roaming around then.

A must visit when in Lopburi. It’s 200b for foreigner adults but children can enter for free, well worth the ticket price, you get an immersion of Thai history, and the grounds very well preserved. Go into the museum when it gets too hot.

Wonderful. It's 150baht for foreigners to enter. Free for children. Car parking is just inside the wall or there is on street parking around the outside. My 6yo daughter really enjoyed exploring the grounds and museums with me. Staff were all very friendly. Will visit again.

If you've come all the way to Lop Buri, may as well see the only other main sight (apart from the zoo) and something different to the usual complex It is in large grounds and peaceful and quiet. Large amount of artifacts and a good explanatory history who was perhaps responsible for keeping away the potential colonists of France, Holland, Britain and the USA.

Large and beautiful palace grounds. Lovely landscapes filled with green parks, tall trees (perhaps a century old), and ancient palace buildings. Some are completely intact, others are in partial ruins. It was nice to stroll through the palace and take many panoramic photos. The entrance fee cost 150 thb for foreign and 30 thb for local visitors. Kids can enter for free. We spent about 1.5 hours here.

Duel pricing in place for foreigners, but I don't have a problem with that. Surprisingly good inside, big area with plenty to explore. Enjoyed the museums and would definitely recommend if you're visiting Lopburi. Added bonus, unlike many areas of the city, I didn't see one Monkey.

Very well worth the 30 baht entry for Thais. Parking available at the front of the museum for free. The Museum provides a lot of interesting history from the stone age and particularly concentrated during the height of lopburi influence (11th & 17th century). Lots of important artefacts that belong in much bigger museums. The palace grounds are not covered and can get very hot but still an interesting walk through the ruins. Ticket can be bought as combo with other lopburi attractions. Be wary of monkeys around on the roads outside during the late afternoons.

For me personally the highlight of Lopburi city center. The calm atmosphere with the remainings of the palace. And also the museum with interesting artifacts. Beautiful visit.

This historical ruins is exquisite and magnificent. The old royal palace is located in opposite side of Lopburi train station. It is believed that the temple was built in King Narai's era. With combination of Thai, French and Gothic arts, the temple is still elegant and beautiful even it was left in ruins. It's pleasant and peaceful to walk around slowly and see the beauty of the ruins. Best time to visit is in morning when the weather is not too hot.

It is an amazing place to visit. When you come to Thailand, you want stop by in Lopburi and stay for a night or two. There have great food and inexpensive (most are 25 Thai Bath) and local hotels are cheap. There are temples and monuments to visit and see live at morning market. Hang out and eat variety of food on the Walking Street (very close to Train Station). Cheer!!

Bring a sun umbrella if you plan to walk around the ruins at a relaxed pace.

This temple is opposite the train station. Entrance fee is 50 baht or you can buy a ticket 150 baht for 4 significant monuments, use in the day. I bought the ticket for 4 places but honestly I was not really impressed with them. The old trees in these places were so amazing. Monkeys are everywhere. If you have time, I highly recommend 2 beautiful temples in the suburb: Wat Khao Wong Phrachan, Wat Phrabat Nam Phu. They are both worth a visit.

This temple is one of our favorites with my boyfriend, no monkeys so we felt safer. The ruins are beautiful, wide and really it's a really calm place (there were just the two of us) !! The entry is 50 thb and believe me it is really worth the price compared to monkey temple...

Great place to take nice pictures while traveling and learn some Thai history. I love the architecture of the time, and these ruins show you a little about past architectural practices. Definitely recommend that you make sure to bring a lot of water to drink since it is very humid and hot in this country. You will sweat a lot, but it is also a very beautifully green and lush country 😇🙌

Interesting temple ruins, which are one of the best known places in Lopburi. At first I was a bit put off by the entrance fee double pricing, but had a fun experience visiting this place. You can learn quite a lot about the history here.

Crossing the road to access the “monkey temple” is a bit tricky with the traffic. I also did not see any monkeys at the temple but did see two on top of a nearby building. Maybe next time!

The most popular and sacred shrine in Lopburi. We paid the respect and try draw the fortune in digital. Nice and fun.

Phra Prang Sam Yot is an 800 year old temple (and monkey daycare) with 3 prangs. Great place to feed the monkeys (professional pickpockets in fur coats). No joke…They’ll snatch anything!

A shrine considered holy by locals. Inside you can see a four-armed Vishnu figure affixed with a Buddha's head. A lot of moneys nearby which apparently came here in the past by hitchhiking on top of the trains. Keep your distance from the monkeys.

This location is a picturesque haven for monkey enthusiasts. Visitors have the delightful option to purchase food and offer it to the monkeys, adding an interactive element to the experience. A particularly memorable incident involved one of the monkeys playfully swiping a pair of sunglasses from our group. We amusingly engaged in a sort of ritualistic trade to retrieve them, mirroring those amusing scenes often depicted in videos. This encounter added a layer of unexpected fun, making our visit truly enjoyable and unique.

My family and I recently visited San Phra Kan temple in Phetchaburi, Thailand, and overall, it was a worthwhile experience. We arrived at the temple a few minutes before closing time, but we were still able to pay our respects and take in the beauty of the temple. We were astounded at the amount of detail in the carvings and murals across the entire temple complex as well as the beauty of the gold-plated chedi. We particularly valued the temple's calm and serene environment, which offered a pleasant change of pace from the bustling metropolis below.

Was fun lots of monkeys a shrine and so many cute little monkeys no entrance fee great for pics

Beautiful Old temple ruins with a lot of history behind it. Located right in the middle of a roundabout so be careful when crossing the streets. Easy to walk around and take some neat pictures. Might not be the biggest and most impressive ruin in Lop Buri but I think it’s worth paying a visit when you come here as a tourist

FREE to see. But careful about monkey. There are lots of monkey there. Don't give anything then they follow us. Water bottle Camara don't show them they try to get them. You can feed them with help of local people. They will help you. I like but careful about monkey.

Archeological Temple Monkey Historical

Nice place to take pictures while in town. It's a busy area though, with many monkeys around.

DevastanPrang Khaek, a small ruins but interesting architecture

Small.. open air.. and best of all FREE to visit.... Wedged in on a pie-slice of land and a huge fiddle-leaf tree (maybe?) To give shade from the relentless sun. Walking distance from most any archeological spot in Lopa Buri... Parking is a bit of a train-smash.. and again.. note the monkeys might be camping out on the spot at the time of your visit.

very next to road good

This is a small interesting temple complex not far from the cross roads monkey arch, but it's on the opposite side of the train tracks from the main shopping and temple area, so it's easy to miss. I like the bodhisattva frescos that were still intact unlike many of the other temples. The remaining columns also gave an interesting feel to the ruins. The site has trees and benches which makes it a nice place to sit and enjoy the view.

Bring a sun umbrella if you plan to walk around the ruins at a relaxed pace.

If you’re visiting Phra Prang Sam Yot, do yourself the favor and walk two minutes over to this archaeological excavation of another ancient temple. It’s a quick, neat, and free one to go experience!

Ancient temple near the rail track

It's an khmer times hindu temple complex converted later into buddhism with addition of stucco images.It's in the ruins state with some left over designs and floral patterns from the ancient times.There's huge buddha stupa that has fallen leaving the base intact and small prayer hall with brick pillars as nature has claimed it back very fast.

Small ruin complex that blends three historical kingdoms: Mon, Dewaravati, and Thai.

Cool

This place has an amazing collection for prehistoric artifacts 3500 years old. Amazing, you can easily spend 2 hours on the museum. So many pieces.

Kraisorn Siharat Palace or Yen Palace or Talay Chup Son Palace is another residence of King Narai the Great. It's builted before 1685 and used as a place to study the lunar eclipse on December 11, 1685, along with the Jesuit priests and people in the first mission sent by King Louis XIV. At present, there are still only large banyan trees with beautiful shady which has a strange appearance with a gap in the middle of the trunk. For the palace, it remains just only the brick of the building. No admission fee. Take only 20-30 mins for touring. Car parking is available.

Quite simple ruins of an old palace. Compared to the price you have to pay, I'd rather see the bigger historical sites near.

Quiet place not far away from town at all. the place quite small worth a quick visit.

nice for chill and relaxing place

Quaint and no tourist rush...do spend a few mins here...nice photo ops as well!

one of the places to be in the nature. after 5 it's free no entry-fee

This historical ruins is exquisite and magnificent. The old royal palace is located in opposite side of Lopburi train station. It is believed that the temple was built in King Narai's era. With combination of Thai, French and Gothic arts, the temple is still elegant and beautiful even it was left in ruins. It's pleasant and peaceful to walk around slowly and see the beauty of the ruins. Best time to visit is in morning when the weather is not too hot.

It is an amazing place to visit. When you come to Thailand, you want stop by in Lopburi and stay for a night or two. There have great food and inexpensive (most are 25 Thai Bath) and local hotels are cheap. There are temples and monuments to visit and see live at morning market. Hang out and eat variety of food on the Walking Street (very close to Train Station). Cheer!!

Bring a sun umbrella if you plan to walk around the ruins at a relaxed pace.

This temple is opposite the train station. Entrance fee is 50 baht or you can buy a ticket 150 baht for 4 significant monuments, use in the day. I bought the ticket for 4 places but honestly I was not really impressed with them. The old trees in these places were so amazing. Monkeys are everywhere. If you have time, I highly recommend 2 beautiful temples in the suburb: Wat Khao Wong Phrachan, Wat Phrabat Nam Phu. They are both worth a visit.

This temple is one of our favorites with my boyfriend, no monkeys so we felt safer. The ruins are beautiful, wide and really it's a really calm place (there were just the two of us) !! The entry is 50 thb and believe me it is really worth the price compared to monkey temple...

Great place to take nice pictures while traveling and learn some Thai history. I love the architecture of the time, and these ruins show you a little about past architectural practices. Definitely recommend that you make sure to bring a lot of water to drink since it is very humid and hot in this country. You will sweat a lot, but it is also a very beautifully green and lush country 😇🙌

Interesting temple ruins, which are one of the best known places in Lopburi. At first I was a bit put off by the entrance fee double pricing, but had a fun experience visiting this place. You can learn quite a lot about the history here.

Nice enough, went on a Monday and had the place to myself. Very cheap to visit. But apart from a sign at the entrance and a limited app (but seems new so perhaps will improve) there's very little in the way of information about the place. Only need 15 minutes to walk around. No monkeys. Not a must see in my opinion, but a place to go if you have a bit of time to kill.

Magnificent ancient ambassador reception home with wine cellar, pool ,and private chapel. Constructed during the Ayudhya period , King Narai. Should be nominated as world Heritage site because it showed the significant international activities between Ayudhya and the Europeans

Remarkable historical site in Lopburi. Interesting mix of European and Thai architecture. Tells the story of Thai international relations in the 18th century. Unfortunately the QR codes did not work but when they do there is a AR experience for the buildings. Well maintained and restoration ongoing. Well worth a visit.

Only 10 baht entry for Thais and not that much more for foreigners. Pretty small location 10-15 minutes should be more than enough. Not much information but still some pretty interesting architecture (mix of Siamese and European). Parking on the road. Ticket can be bought combined with other attractions in lopburi. Items found here are displayed at the museum at King Narai's Palace. Recommend to go there first for context.

This is one important historic park in Lopburi province where had been a residence of Wichayen Lord or House of Royal Ambassadors in the period of King Narai, Sukhothai era. There is no parking because it is located in the central of the Lopburi city and adjacent to local community. Fee of admission is required. It's take about 30 mins to 1 hr for touring and studying the history by AR application with scanning the QR code shown at the site.

Historical place in Lopburi that you should visit once. No official parking area available, but you can park beside the road around their. You have to buy a ticket in cash only and it's fair price. The weather is quite hot in the afternoon. Recommended to visit around 4-5 pm.

Interesting residence. Mixed renaissance and Ayudhaya style. Also both biography of Constantine Phaulkon and his wife, Maria Guyomar de Pinha, who lived here are so inyeresting.

I feel like I went back in the King Narai era. This is an unseen beautiful Ayutthaya Palace with museum in there. This place is located in Lopburi, city center. I love it.🥰✨️

150 baht for foreigner probably a little on high side . if u history buff , u probably will enjoy the history of King Narai n his successor . If u have watched the Thai series Love Destiny… u may be able to relate to certain things .

Bring a sun umbrella if you plan to walk around the ruins at a relaxed pace.

We recently had the pleasure of visiting King Narai National Museum, and it was a truly unforgettable experience. The museum is housed in the former palace of King Narai, a 17th-century monarch who was known for his diplomacy and cultural patronage. One of the highlights of the museum is the statue of King Narai, which is said to be the actual size and height of the past king. It was amazing to see such an accurate representation of this important historical figure. The exhibits at the museum are equally impressive, providing a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of the Ayutthaya period. From traditional clothing to religious artifacts, the displays offer a comprehensive look at this fascinating era. The palace complex itself is also stunning, with a mix of Thai and European architectural styles that reflect the cosmopolitan influences of the time.

Quiet and pleasant historical complex. Lots of trees ruins and birds. I throughly enjoyed walking around this complex. Ticket was 150 baht for foreigner. It’s pretty well maintained not so crowded. Some of the buildings are also very pretty.

A historically-rich palace which will be loved for those interested in Thai-French friendship back in the Ayudya Capital City era. Well preserved and documented by those who served to the King Narai the Great back then till date. Recommended for those visiting Lopburi province.

Somdej Phra Narai National Museum is located on Sorasak Road,Tambon Tha Hin, Amphoe Mueang Lop Buri, Chang Wat Lop Buri 10500, in the old city area, approximately 132 kilometers from Bangkok ( Kasetsart University ). Totally area are 17 acres ( 42.5 rais, 1 acre= 2.5 rais ), near Lop Buri river, formerly, King Narai the Great' s second palace, used for royal residence, administrative center, hunting place and to welcome foreign dignitaries. Constructed in A.D. 1665 ( B.E. 2208 ) and was completely in A.D. 1677 ( B.E. 2220 ), designed by French architecture in a mix of Thai and European architectural style, officially named Phra Narai Ratchaniwet, locally known as Wang ( palace ) Narai. Had been abandoned nearly 2 centuries after King Narai ' s death in A.D. 1688 ( B.E. 2231 ), King Mongkut ordered restoration of the palace and several buildings were constructed. Nowadays, the palace buildings are in used as exhibition halls for Chang Wat Lop Buri Museum, the stories of antiquities from prehistoric times found from archaeological site at Chao Phraya River basin to present day as sequence events were displayed and showcases of people 's living life, resident patterns, daily tools and equipment, craftman things including agriculture and folk arts in the central region.In brief, the area of 17 acres consist of palace grounds that constructed with brick walls covered with plaster, thousands of niches shaped as lotus flowers, contained oil lamps illuminated the palace at nights, eleven gates for access, palace buildings were constructed from different era' s, the oldest were built in the reign of King Narai, the others date from the reign of King Mongkut ( Rama 4 ) around A.D. 1860 ( B.E. 2403 ). The palace grounds consists of an inner courtyard, central courtyard and outer courtyard, zoned by high walls. The outer courtyard: several 17th centuries buildings where royal garden centered surrounded by canal with fountains, known as Banquet Hall, used as reception hall for foreign visitors ( King Narai used the French architecture style hall to hold banquets for the French envoys ), theater were in front where performances for foreign quest were hold. The Thai style brick building called " Phra Chao Hao " , with good preservation high wall shown, the arches over the doors and windows are intricately decorated with fine patterns. " Phra Khlang Supharat ", treasury buildings of twelve storage houses, used for storing Royal property ( clothing, swords, goods sold to foreign traders and elephant tusks ), the Royal elephant stables and small houses for the mahouts only base remains. The central courtyard: " Dusit Sawan Thanya Maha Prasat Throne Hall " is a mix style of Thai and French architecture ( French style is in the front part and Thai style is in the rear part ), King Narai used this place for receiving foreign diplomats, its interior decorated with fine crystal and imported French mirrors, stature honoring the palace builder ( King Narai the Grate ), next to it is sculpture depicting Monsieur Chevalier de Chaumont ( ambassador of Louis 14 ) presenting a letter to King Narai at the Grand Palace in Ayutthaya in A.D. 1685 ( B.E. 2228 ). The inner courtyard: buildings both the 17th and 19th centuries contained, " Suttha Sawan Throne Hall " was King Narai 's private residence and he passed away here in A.D. 1688 ( B.E. 2231 ), " Phiman Mongkut Group of Throne " built in A.D. 1862 ( B.E.2405 ) by King Mongkut ( Rama 4 ), " Phra Prathiab " building served as King Mongkut 's Queen and consorts' residences. Museum is open Wednesday to Sunday ( 08.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. ), admission fee THB 50 ($ 1.30 ).

Beautiful temple with a big white Buddha as the main attraction here. Also a big white chedi can be experienced at this temple. I would say you should expect to spend around 10 minutes here as a tourist. It’s worth a visit but not a place you need to travel a Long Way to see

Temple Buddha

One of Lopburi's attractions, nice place to see ...

Very peace place for all buddhist.

Nothing specific

Walking distance from the town centre.

LP Tiew

A lovely place to visit and enjoy the gardens and lots of other things to look at and there's a good market quite near

This monument was on the center of Lopburi or in the past name was Lavo. There was a monument of King Narai.At the entrance there were two elephants on the entrance.If you want to get here I recommend you to go in the morning.Because on late morning,noon the weather was very hot.

With all respect, not worth coming. It looks big on the map, but in reality its nothing special.

Pretty much like it even when I did not even visit it from the inside

Good

I love this circle. I was born a mule from here and I was 8 when this King Narai sculpture was located in this circle.

I was longing for today being respect at your feet. I am so honourable to born in this countrt. I love this country so much.

This sunflower field is a good experience for photographers and lovers of nature too. And at 20baht entry for adults it is a reasonable price. There were food vendors there, as well as novelty gift stalls. For children there is a small petting zoo. And out in the sunflower fields they have props such as windmills to aid as props for photographers. Worth a visit.

OMG what a beautiful place!!! We went during the Sunflower Festival, so was pretty busy, but not intolerable. Fields upon fields of stunning yellow Sunflowers with rolling mountains in the background with a huge Buddha statue situated in amongst said mountains who could ask for a better place to spend a couple of hour. Oh also up the road is a monastery with wild mikeques.

Take almost 3 hour train and take taxi again for reach the field. Don’t have public transport come here. Either drive yourself or take taxi. Sunflower field is very beautiful, some people said better come at morning, because the sunflower will face up. Taking photo will be more beautiful.

Really love the sunflower field. It's like dream come true. Mesmerized me when we were there. The view was amazing. Should go there. If you take a train from Bangkok to Lopburi it will take you about 2.5 hours,if by van ,about 2 hours. We took the train with the local to experience the 'adventure'. Tiring but new experience for us coz if you're not lucky you have to stand all the way from Bangkok to Lopburi.

Came on 19 Dec 2020 but seem they are all new plants. Should be better in Jan 2021. But the view and the wind worth a long ride journey.

Total disappointment. Forget about this Sunflower field for this season. This is supposed to be the biggest Sunflower field in Thailand but due to the lack of irritation with this year's 2017 raining season ends since End October, most of the Sunflower field has inferior growth, i.e. not tall and strong. Mostly under the normal height of 1.8 meter average even two weeks ago blossoming period. New buds are not developing for second blossoming as it shud be. The other smaller fields are better managed but this field has been abandoned since December. Not sure whether this field will be maintained or not next year. Most probably will be turned into sugarcane field. The magnificent view of Tall Strong Large Sunflowers and Rocky Hills will only be history and memories. Wait for next year and see.

No sunflower yet. According to local thai said, probably end December should be able to see it. Is a nice view though.