LOP BURI Wang Kan Luang Waterfall Some 20 kms. from Lam Narai Market in Chai Badan District (via Highway 2089),this refreshing has ten cascades and flows throughout the year thanks to a nearby large underground water source. Sunflower Field Some 45 kms.from Lop Buri city, Thailand's largest sunflower plantation in Pattananikom district becomes a tourism attraction from November to January when sunflowers are in full bloom. Lop Buri zoo this 25-acre enclave is situated behind the Army Theatre near Sa Kaeo Circle. The zoo's inmates include favourite Asian and Australian birds and mammals. The most unusal 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 urang-utan with a baby. The tree-shade area is open everyday from 08.00 AM. until 06.00 PM. Wat Khao Wongkhot (Bat Cave) Located at the foot of Sanam Daeng Mountain, the temple is noteworthy for a large bat cave from whence inhabitants depart, weather permitting, around 06.00 PM. In great numbers to seek food. It takes up to 2 hours empty the cave. The temple derives income from the sale of bat's droppings. Wat Khao Wong Phrachan Located at the foot of wong Phrachan Mountain in Tambon Hoei Pong, Khok Samrong District, some 28 kms. from Lop Buri city on highway No.1 (Phaholyothin Rd.) and turn right at K.M. 178 for another 5 kms. It is the highest Mountain of Lop Buri, 652 meters above sea level, surrounded by an atmosphere of shady trees and beautiful views of nature and Lop Buri city. [ Back ] |