 |
Home > Thailand Info > Central & Eastern Regions Central & Eastern Regions
| |
LOP
BURI
Lop
Buri was ruled by the Khmers from the 10th-13th centuries,
resulting in a great deal of Khmer and Hindu influence
in its monuments. The Lop Buri style featuresKhmer type
prangs. Phra Prang Sam Yot, an old Hindu shrine withthree
prangs, is considered a Lop Buri landmark.
Wat
Mahathat is one of the best examples of Khmer provincial
artwork stucco, wood-carving and statues left in Thailand.Another
temple, Wat Nakhon Kosa was recently restored by the
Fine Arts Department, although some finds are now on
display in the museum not on site. Besides these new
additions, the Lop Buri National Museum houses
some fine examples of paintings,pottery and artifacts.
|
The
most magnificent attraction is King Narai's Palace (Phra
NaraiRatchaniwet), built in the late 17th century
when the king decided to make Lop Buri his second capital
after Ayutthaya. Having been maintained well and restored
in the late 19th century, the palace houses large pavilions,
an audience hall and still has traces of a complex water
storage system to view.
Established
during the Dvaravati period, the province was an eastern
garrison during the Ayutthaya period. It's a quiet province
at the southern entrance to Khao Yai National Park (see
Nakhon Ratchasima), with great scenery, lots of waterfalls
and fast moving rivers as its main attractions.
Sarika
and Nang Rong are the two most visited waterfalls, both
spectacular during the rainy season. Wang Takrai
is a resort and tropical garden nearby. Bungalows and
campsites are available. Canoeing is a popular activity
along the Nakhon Nayok River,catering to all levels
of expertise, with the Sarika Canoe Club making
all the arrangements.
|
|
|
 |