King Narai National Museum
Location: Amphoe Muang
This museum was established in 1924 by with the Phra Narai Ratchaniwet as
its exhibition halls. Currently, three historical buildings are used to
display various art objects, including an impressive collection of
Lop Buri-style sculpture and Khmer, Dvaravati, U-Thong and Ayutthaya arts.
In addition, traditional agricultural tools, including ploughs,
carts, grain separators and fish traps, are on display in different buildings.
The Museum opens daily except Monday and Tuesday, from 9.00a.m. to 4.00p.m.
Ban Kluai
Location: Amphoe Ban Mi
The village is well known for its carefully woven
Mat Mi. The art of weaving Mat Mi has been handed down over generations
for more than 135 years. The distinct features of Ban Kluais Mat Mi are
its unique pattern and supreme quality
Sunflower Field
Location: Amphoe Phatthana Nikhom
The largest sunflower field in Thailand is located
in Tambon Chong Sarika, Phatthana Nikom District. The panoramic sunflower
field has become Lop Buri's major tourist attraction especially during November
to January when they are in full bloom. To travel from Bangkok, drive along
the Lop Buri-Saraburi Road for approximately 30 kilometers, then turn left
into Highway No. 21 and proceed for another 15 kilometers. Traveling from
Lop Buri town center, the sunflower field is located approximately 45 kilometers
from the town.
Location :Amphoe Chai Badan
Located approximately 12 kilometers from Lam Narai Market is a waterfall that flows all year round.
Perfect for people looking for a quite and refreshing retreat from the town, the waterfall
is accessible via Chai Badan Tha Luang Road (Highway No. 2089). Look for the sign of
the waterfall and proceed for approximately 7 kilometers.
Sap Langka Wildlife Sanctuary
Location: Amphoe Lam Sonthi
Located in Kut Ta Phet Sub-district, Sap langka Wildlife Sanctuary covers an
area of 155 square kilometers or 96,875 rai of land. A flatland amidst a valley,
the Sanctuary is 140-846 meters above sea level. This virgin and fertile
jungle is where Maenam Lam Sonthi originates and where the nearly-extinct animals dwell.
There are two natural trekking trails which are easy to follow.
The first is from Haui Prik to Tham (cave) Pha Pheung (a 3,200-meter trip with a total travel time of approximately 2.5 hours).
The second is Haui Pradu trail which starts with a rafting trip to the 1,500-meter trail along Tham Samui Kui and Tham Phra Nok.
Location: Amphoe Phatthana Nikhom
The biggest reservoir in Central Thailand,
the Pa Sak Cholasit Dam was constructed as part of the Maenam Pa Sak Royal
Development Project, an initiative of King Bhumibol. Constructed in 1989,
the earth (soil)-filled dam with a clay core was granted the name by His
Majesty the King who presided over its opening on 25 November 1999. The
Dam stretches over Lop Buri and Saraburi Provinces. It is 4,860 meters long
with a capacity of 785 million cubic meters.
Pa Sak Cholasit Dam
is a major source of water for household, agriculture and industrial use
in Lop Buri and Saraburi Provinces. Moreover, it helps prevent flooding
on the Pasak riverside and Bangkok and its outskirts. The dam also provides
large-scale, fresh-water fish for locals.
An emerging tourist attraction,
Pa Sak Cholasit Dam offers a unique opportunity to travel across the reservoir
by train. The railway was constructed along the dams ridge which leads to
Pa Sak Basin Museum and a scenic lookout point above the dam. The journey
offers a breathtaking and refreshing view of the reservoir, and also a bed
of sunflowers.
Lop Buri Zoo
Location: Amphoe Muang
this 25-acre enclave is situated behind the Army
Theatre near Sa Kaeo Circle. The zoo's inmates include favorite Asian
and Australian birds and mammals. The most unusual spectacle is that of
three tigers and four dogs, each suckle at birth by the dog's mother, living
in unique harmony and the love story of Mike and Zu Zu, a couple of orangutans
with a baby.
The tree-shade area is open everyday from 08.00 AM. until
06.00 PM.
Ban Hin Song Kon
Location: Amphoe Muang
Lop Buri is well-known for the production of the only best quality Din So Phong – marl - of Thailand.
The source of production is at Hin Song Kon Village, Thale Chup Son Sub-district (by Khlong Chonlaprathan,
around Saphan 6). It is the village where Din So Phong is produced in nearly every house.
In that compound, there is white marl with a delicate and tight texture and thus,
is not suitable for agriculture. However, due to local intellect, it has been used
to produce Din So Phong which can be a raw material for many products such as talcum
powder, cosmetics, toothpaste, furniture filler, etc. Contact Address:
Thale Chup Son Subdistrict Administrative Organization Tel: 0 3661 1438
Kachornvit Mushroom Farm
Location: Amphoe Muang
It is Located at 71/1 Mu 6 Nikhom Sang Toneng Sub-District, Mueang District.
Since its establishment in 1981, the Mushroom Farm has developed its
technology to grow high-quality organic mushrooms using EM microbe.
Visitors can take a short tour of the farm or sample several kinds
of preserved mushrooms which are also available for sale. Farm-stay
accommodations are available but reservations must be made in advance.
Call 036 652442 or 07 0710683 for more details.
Location: Amphoe Phatthana Nikhom
An agro-tourism farm covering an area of 50 rai, Oasis Agro-Farm was established in 2001
to raise imported ostriches from South Africa. The farm is divided into different zones
including a butterfly farm, an ostrich ranch, a sunflower plantation, etc.
Visitors can enjoy hand-feeding the ostriches and driving a mini-tractor
along the sunflower plantation. For more information, contact Mr. Somchat Singhapol at 01 7808928
or 01 9941256 or you can visit www.oasisfarm.net to get a glimpse of the farm.
Location: Amphoe Phatthana Nikhom
Location: Soi 24 Sai Tri, Mo 9 Phatthana Nikhom District, Lop Buri 15220
The center distributes information and knowledge on Bee cultivation in Thailand.
It is also a place where natural bees products including royal jelly, honey
(from sunflower, natural honey extracts, etc.) and other honey-related products are on sale.
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