At Jiin Lay Mountain.
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อ่างซับเหล็ก
A natural reservoir close to the main town. Great hangout spot for locals to cool down. Many vendors present around the area. A great place to view the sunset. The walk takes around 10-15 minutes.
วัดเขาวงพระจันทร์
The hike takes around 2-3 hours via a very steep set of stairs, reaching the temple around 650 m above sea level. Although the temple is open all year round, the lights usually go off early in the evening. Every year there is a temple festival, with many food vendors along the 3,790 step pilgrimage. During that time, the lights stay on 24/7.
Phra Kahn Shrine
The site of a small shrine, the remains of a Khmer prang, a few stalls and lots of monkeys. The stalls sell offerings to be dedicated at the shrine, and food and drink. The monkeys eat the food, drink, offerings and anything else going. Good for a few photos. There are signs warning of purse-grabbing by the monkeys, but they appear docile if not provoked.
A Khmer-style temple known for its three linked towers.
Built in the 13th century, this is one of the town's most important monasteries; visitors can view a bas relief illustrating the Buddha's life on the central prang. No monkeys.
งานแผ่นดินสมเด็จพระนารายณ์มหาราช
An annual 10-day cultural celebration held every February. It commemorates the reign of King Narai the Great (1656–1688), who transformed Lopburi into the kingdom’s second capital. Locals would wear traditional Thai attires with many activities including retro markets, light shows and other cultural activities.