10 days in Lop Buri, Phatthana Nikhom & Si Thep Itinerary

Just a short trip from Bangkok, Lop Buri is one of the oldest cities in Thailand, known mostly for its crab-eating monkeys.

Explore Lop Buri's surroundings by going to Ayutthaya (Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Historic City of Ayutthaya, &more). And it doesn't end there: get in on the family fun at Phra Prang Sam Yot, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Phrasi Rattana Mahathat, appreciate the history behind Statue of King Narai the Great, and don't miss a visit to Kraison Siharat Palace (Yen Palace).

To see traveler tips, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Lop Buri road trip planning website.

The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Lop Buri. In July, plan for daily highs up to 39°C, and evening lows to 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can travel to Phatthana Nikhom.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Mon): take in the dramatic scenery at Wang Kan Lueng Waterfall, admire the engineering at Pa Sak Cholasit Dam, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Sunflower Field.

Discover how to plan a Phatthana Nikhom trip in just a few steps with Inspirock's itinerary builder.

Getting from Lop Buri to Phatthana Nikhom by car takes about 1.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Si Thep.

Si Thep is the southernmost district of Phetchabun Province, Thailand, located in the Pa Sak valley.HistoryHigham reports of a 7th-century Dvaravati inscription from Sri Thep that states, "In the year...a king who is nephew of the great King, who is the son of Pruthiveenadravarman, and who is great as Bhavavarman, who has renowned moral principles, who is powerful and the terror of his enemies, erects this inscription on ascending the throne." A moat enclosed 4.7 square km, while the Khao Klang Nai structure dates from the 6th to 7th century. You've now added Sri Thep Historical Park to your itinerary. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll through Sri Thep Historical Park, examine the collection at Si Thep Historical Park, and then see the interesting displays at King Naresuan the Great Shrine.

To find reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Si Thep online vacation planner.

Traveling by car from Phatthana Nikhom to Si Thep takes 1.5 hours. On the 16th (Thu), you're off to home.