2025 Khok Samrong Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

Wat Khao Wong Phra Chan is located in Lop Buri Province. Khao Wong Phra Chan is the highest mountain in Lop Buri Province. The way up is a 3,790-step staircase that is easy to travel. It is not as difficult as walking up other mountains. It is also believed that if anyone comes to pay homage to the Buddha's footprint enshrined on the top of Khao Wong Phra Chan, they will experience happiness and all wishes come true. The time it takes to walk up and down varies. It took us 3 hours to walk up, walking slowly and not rushing. The way down took us 1 hour. Is it brutal? It is brutal. My legs hurt for a week. But it is very beautiful up there. #beautifultemplecoordinates

#WinterTourism Location 📍 Wat Khao Wong Phra Chan, Khok Samrong District Phra Phuttha Chok, Wat Khao Wong Phra Chan, Lop Buri Province Phra Phuttha Chok is a large Buddha statue in the Mara-Vijaya posture, Chiang Saen style, located at the foot of Khao Wong Phra Chan. It is 45 meters wide and 75 meters high, making it the second largest in Thailand. When driving in, you will see the beautiful Phra Phuttha Chok from afar. There are 549 white stairs, very beautiful. And during this cold season, the atmosphere is very good. Go up and relax and enjoy the breeze. The view from above is very beautiful. You can take beautiful photos. 🚙 There is a lot of parking, very convenient.

Location: Come see the view cafe This is the name of the shop. I'm not just telling you to look at the view because this cafe has a variety of food and drinks to choose from. There's also ice cream. It's located in Lopburi, Khok Samrong. It's easy to find. Turn into the road and you'll find a parking lot. Highlights: If you have children or like taking pictures, go in because this place is like a place to do mini activities. There's food for pigs and rabbits 🐰 20 baht per bucket. Fish food 20 baht. There's pedal boating and shooting. There's a large field to walk around. There's parking. Open every day. #VisitCafe #SmileTravel

Address - Huai Pong Subdistrict, Khok Samrong District, Lop Buri Province Atmosphere/Location On top of Khao Wong Phra Chan is the place where the real footprint of the Lord Buddha (the 4th footprint) is enshrined. During the festival around the third month, during the Chinese New Year festival of every year, there will be a festival to worship the footprint of the Lord Buddha on Khao Wong Phra Chan for people to go up and pay homage. Highlight - Walking up Khao Wong Phra Chan, which is the highest mountain in Lop Buri Province. The way up is a 3,790-step staircase. Score -10#visitLopburi

⛰ The temple is located in Huai Pong District, Khok Samrong District, Lop Buri Province, approximately 28 kilometers from Lop Buri City. 🏔 The highest mountain in Lop Buri Province, there are approximately 3,790 steps to the top of the mountain. It takes about 2-3 hours to travel from the foot of the mountain to the top, depending on each person's physical strength. It is open for walking 24 hours a day. Along the way, there are rest stops selling water, snacks, and smelling salts. During the festival, it will be very crowded. It is recommended to go in the early morning because you can see a 360-degree view of Lop Buri Province. Before going up the mountain, you need to get fit because the temple stopped to rest every 10 minutes. The higher you go, the steeper it gets. 🗻 There are 2 major places to worship at the temple: 1. The stairs to worship the Big Buddha (Phra Pho Phuttha Chok), about 500 steps to walk up. 2. The stairs to worship the Buddha's footprint, 3,790 steps. 🎈 The highlight is that there is free rice porridge served at the top. Full of merit and full of stomach 😋😋 #Natural attractions #3,790 steps #Khao Wong Phra Chan #Lop Buri #Lop Buri doesn't just have monkeys #Climb the mountain #Energetic trip

#Cafe to see the view #Cafe review 🌷Cafe to see the view🌷📍Located in Tambon Khok Samrong, Amphoe Khok Samrong, Lop Buri 15120 👉There is an entrance fee of 29 baht, but you can use it as a discount on food and drinks. 🌷I would like to recommend a beautiful cafe in Lop Buri. The shop is beautifully decorated in every corner. There is water all around and the rocks are beautifully decorated. The overall atmosphere is 10/10. You can say that you will be tired from taking pictures. 🐇There are many activities, such as feeding rabbits up close. The food costs 20 baht, but you cannot touch them. There is fish feeding. The fish food costs 20 baht. It is a large stream. 🌊There is a paddle boat. You can enjoy the view around the shop. With so many activities, it is totally worth it. 🚙There is a lot of parking space. It is very convenient.

“Khao Wong Phra Chan” is known as the highest mountain in Lop Buri Province, approximately 650 meters above sea level. It is famous and has made people in Lop Buri know about it. At the foot of the mountain is Wat Khao Wong Phra Chan. There are 3,790 steps leading up to the peak, 1,680 meters long, and another 180 steps to go up. In total, there are no less than 4,000 steps. The journey takes about 2-3 hours. Both sides of the road are full of dense forests. Some places are slopes, some are steep. When you reach the top of Khao Wong Phra Chan, you can see the view below as far as your eyes can see. #CentralTeam #WaitingForTheDayToTravel #MissNature

#GetDiscountsWithoutLuck One evening in the pizza circle, we agreed to accept the challenge to conquer Khao Wong Phra Chan. The mountain is only 5-600 meters high. The path is easy, no need to climb, there are stairs all the way. There are only 3,790 steps. 😱 Pin Wat Khao Wong Phra Chan, located in Huai Pong Subdistrict, Khok Samrong District, Lop Buri Province. The temple is at the bottom. On the top of the mountain, there are footprints of the Buddha and various religious statues. You can park in the temple grounds. Start walking up at 4 pm (too early, the sun is still hot, around 5 pm would be better). There weren't many people because it wasn't a festival. The path is made of concrete stairs all the way, some low, some high, mostly with handrails. Both sides of the path are open forests with moderate shade. There are shops selling food, drinks, and various equipment, but during festivals, only a few shops are open. Most of them are kind. If you don't buy anything, they invite you to sit and rest. There are garbage disposal points all along the way. When it gets dark, there will be solar-powered lights, but they aren't very bright. Most importantly, there are signs at intervals to let you know how close we are to our goal, which gives us a lot of encouragement. Advice for non-hikers At the beginning, you still have enough energy. You have to control yourself and walk slowly. Don't go fast. Otherwise, you will run out of energy in no time. Your heart rate will skyrocket and you won't want to go any further. Recommended essentials: - Cold water (1 bottle is enough. They are sold at intervals along the way. The price is higher than usual, but it's better than carrying it yourself.) - Energy-boosting snacks, such as nuts and dried fruits, in case you run out of energy before you reach the shop. - Handkerchiefs because you sweat a lot. Personally, you need to wear a headband to prevent sweat from getting into your eyes. - Flashlights if you go early in the morning or evening. ❌ Umbrellas, hats, jackets, gloves, and fans are not necessary. They will be more of a burden than a benefit. The younger siblings who went with me spent about 2 hours walking. For an elderly person like me, it took 3 and a half hours. We got to pay respect to the footprints of the Buddha and gained the belief that how far a person can go depends on their heart, not their legs.

Those who want to get fit can climb the 3,790 steps. The atmosphere up there is heavenly and beautiful.

#Rainy season tourist spots The mysterious Naga on Khao Lang Phatthana mountain, Lopburi Province, has people flocking here because of their faith. This is Wat Khao Lang Phatthana, about 30 minutes from the city. There is a statue of Thao Wirupakkho, the guardian angel of the Naga, who protects the Nagas in the temple. The area is spacious, but if you want to come here, you have to enter through the gate of Wang Badan on the north side of the temple. Walk along the small wooden bridge and you will find it. You can sprinkle the water that flows out, which is like holy water. As for the place to make a wish, don't miss it, the diamond under the belly of the Naga. Touch your forehead and if you get 1 wish, crawl under the belly of the Naga. But in addition, in the temple area, there are also ancient bones and antiques for you to visit. There is also a cute cafe where you can sit and relax. #trip #Naga #Lopburi

#cityplaybook Tips for Visitors: Start early in the morning to avoid the midday heat. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Climbing sandals or trail shoes are ideal. Pace yourself—there are many rest stops and shaded areas along the way. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered), as this is a sacred site. Bring a small offering or flower garland if you wish to participate in local rituals at the summit. Getting There: Wat Khao Wong Phra Chan is located in Khok Samrong District, about 30 km from Lopburi town. It’s best reached by car or taxi from Lopburi or nearby cities. The temple is open daily, and there is no entrance fee, although donations are welcome.#lopburithailand p

#cityplaybook Climbing 3,790 Steps of Faith The main draw of Wat Khao Wong Phra Chan is its towering staircase, a seemingly endless series of 3,790 steps leading to the top of Khao Wong Phra Chan, the highest mountain in Lopburi. Every step is a symbolic journey—climbers often reflect, chant, or make merit along the way. While the climb can take between 1.5 to 3 hours depending on your pace, each landing provides a moment to rest and soak in the forested landscape below.#lopburithailand

#springitinerary "Step back 1,300 years to Thailand's forgotten Dvaravati civilization" 📍 LOCATION Modern Name: Lopburi Province (2hrs from Bangkok) Historical Era: 7th-11th century Dvaravati Kingdom Why Visit: Rare pre-Khmer Buddhist artifacts & uncrowded ruins 🚗 GETTING THERE From Bangkok: 2.5hr drive or train from Hua Lamphong (50฿) Best Transport: Rent bicycles (100฿/day) to explore sites 🌅 DAY 1: Ancient Capitals & Monkey Temples ☀️ MORNING 7:00 AM Wat Phra Prang Sam Yot Lavo's iconic triple-prang temple (now home to cheeky macaques) Pro Tip: Bring bananas for monkey photos! 9:00 AM Breakfast at Rabieng Rim Nam Riverside khao tom (rice soup) with century-old recipes 🏛️ MIDDAY 11:00 AM Lopburi National Museum See rare Dvaravati-era Buddha statues (smiling "Lopburi style") 1:00 PM Lunch at Pae Ban Rai Try Gaeng Kae (jungle curry with wild betel leaves) 🌇 EVENING 4:00 PM Phra Kan Shrine Ancient Khmer ruins reclaimed by the jungle 7:00 PM Night Market at King Narai's Palace Taste Khao Niew Moo Ping (grilled pork with sticky rice) 🌾 DAY 2: Countryside Mysteries 🌄 MORNING 7:00 AM Wat Nakhon Kosa 1,200-year-old laterite ruins in rice fields 10:00 AM Ban Mi Ancient Kilns See excavated Dvaravati-era pottery furnaces 🚲 AFTERNOON 12:30 PM Lunch at Baan Lao Organic farm-to-table with lavender rice 2:30 PM Wat Khao Wong Phrachan Cliffside temple with hidden caves 🌙 EVENING 6:00 PM Sunset at Pasak River Longtail boat ride past stilted fishing villages 💰 BUDGET BREAKDOWN Accommodation: 600-1,500฿/night (heritage teak houses) Food: 300฿/day (ancient recipes still served) Activities: 200฿ (museum + boat ride) 💡 INSIDER KNOWLEDGE: The Lavo people created Thailand's first Buddhist art style Look for "Lopburi Smile" on ancient Buddha statues November's Monkey Buffet Festival is wild (literally!) 📸 TIME-TRAVELER SELFIE SPOTS: Prang Sam Yot's monkey-filled ruins Golden hour at Phra Kan Shrine Cycling through 1,000-year-old rice fields "Lopburi lets you walk through layers of Thai history - from Dvaravati Buddhism to Khmer prangs to Ayutthaya-era palaces - all in one weekend!"

#GetDiscountsWithoutLuck 🏖️Environment/Facilities: This steep hill has 3,700 steps leading to the temple with the golden Buddha statue and the nearby cave. Go in the evening. The weather is nice and not hot. Walk slowly. 🚶♀️ Wait to see the sunset around 18:00 🕕 📍Address: XM8W+PWP, Huai Pong Subdistrict, Khok Samrong District, Lop Buri 15120 🕰️bOpening hours: Open 24 hours #NaturalAttractions #Lopburi #LopburiCityWorthVisiting

Conquer 3,790 steps! Challenge your heart and legs ⛰️✨ Khao Wong Phra Chan, Lopburi with the most brutal stairs that both religious and adventurous people must try! 🏞️💪🏻 Walk up to pay respect to the Buddha's footprint and enjoy the magnificent panoramic view. Let me tell you, once you reach the top, all your tiredness will be gone! 😆🙏🏻 We recommend coming during the annual festival (February), it's super lively, or choose a weekday to walk leisurely with fewer people, which is another kind of fun! 💙 #KhaoWongPhraChan #ChallengeYourLimits #MustComeForReligiousAndAdventurousPeople #TravelPlanShare

Visit beautiful temples in Lopburi Province, 9 temples in 1 day 🙏 Wat Khao Lang Phatthana Khlong Ket Subdistrict, Khok Samrong District 🙏 Lopburi Si Suwannaphum Buddhist Center Huai Pong Subdistrict, Khok Samrong District 🙏 Wat Phra Nang Chamadevi Bang Khan Mak Subdistrict, Mueang Lopburi District 🙏 Wat Kamphaeng Ban Chi Subdistrict, Ban Mi District 🙏 Wat Khao Charoen Wang Phloeng Subdistrict, Khok Samrong District 🙏 Wat Khung Tha Lao Bang Phueng Subdistrict, Ban Mi District 🙏 Wat Koen Kathin Ban Chi Subdistrict, Ban Mi District 🙏 Wat Mujlin Mujlin Subdistrict, Tha Wung District 🙏 Wat Khao Sanam Chaeng Sanam Chaeng Subdistrict, Ban Mi District 🙏 Wat Tham Khao Prang Nikhom Lam Narai Subdistrict, Chai Badan District #Tourist attractions #Wat Khao Lang Phatthana #Lopburi Si Suwannaphum Buddhist Center #Wat Phra Nang Chamadevi #Wat Kamphaeng #Wat Khao Charoen #Wat Khung Tha Lao #Wat Koen Kathin #Wat Mujjalin

⛰️ Today, we will take you to conquer the summit of Khao Wong Phra Chan in Lopburi Province, which is currently a very popular festival. The festival is held annually, and this year it is open from January 29 to February 12, 2025 (now extended to February 16, 2025). ⛰️ This mountain climbing festival is very popular. Although it is open 24 hours, it is still crowded almost all the time. Traffic is heavy, so it's recommended to be patient and allow extra time. ⛰️ The climb is not difficult as there are stairs. Walk slowly because it is quite crowded. There are vendors along the way selling food, drinks, inhalers, and massage balms. ⛰️ Once you reach the top, you can enjoy a 360-degree view, make merit, pay respects to the Buddha, and worship the Buddha's footprint. People of all ages can climb, and many elderly people go up to seek blessings. They are very strong! 📍 Location: Wat Khao Wong Phra Chan, Khok Samrong District, Lopburi Province ⏰ Open 24 hours 🚗 Parking available

On a holiday, invite your friends, your lover, and your family to conquer Khao Wong Phra Chan in Lop Buri with 3,790 steps. There are beliefs about climbing Khao Wong Phra Chan, such as: ▫️Praying for success ▫️Proving true love On top of the mountain, we can go up to pay homage to the Buddha's footprint and enjoy a 360-degree view. Let me tell you, the view is very beautiful. The 2025 event will be held from January 29 to February 12, 2025, for 15 days and 15 nights only. If you have the chance, stop by to conquer Khao Wong Phra Chan. #KhaoWongPhraChan #Lopburi #EngineeringTravel #Trip #TravelPlan #PlacesToVisitNearBangkok #PlacesToVisitMueang

At Khao Wong Phra Chan, Lopburi, there is an annual event that is open 24 hours a day until February 12. If you want to test your leg strength but are afraid of the heat, you can go at midnight or 2 a.m. or wait for the sunrise. Today, Lin went up at around 3 p.m. There were still a few people walking around. There were even fewer people at the top. If you don’t want to walk and get stuck in traffic, you can go before evening. This is a concrete staircase with 3,970 steps. Each way is 1.68 km. The path is quite steep. The ascent and descent are on the same path, but divided into two lanes by iron railings (left-handed people will have a hard time walking). There are rest stops and signs at intervals. You don’t need to stock up on water to go up. Drinking water, smelling salts, gloves, and instant noodles can be bought on the side of the road, but it’s a good idea to bring cash. There are no scanners at some points. The restrooms are in shops, so you can ask to go in. I recommend dressing modestly and wearing sports shoes that don’t bite. Some people gave up because their costumes weren’t suitable. At the top, there are footprints of the Buddha. Along the way, there are Buddha statues for you to pay homage to. There were also monks walking along. Lol. Lin thinks that going down is easier. On the way up, when you’re almost there, you’re really out of breath. Along the way, you will hear strangers walking past each other giving encouragement. A guy walks down to cheer on a guy walking up the middle of the way, telling him to go all the way. Last year, he came to pay respects and went back and got a million baht. Lin eavesdropped and almost walked back up. The guy walking up asked how he got there. The guy said he worked....

Wat Khao Wong Phra Chan, Lop Buri Province #Get a discount without relying on luck This year's Khao Wong Phra Chan pilgrimage festival is from January 29 to February 12, 2025. Go up in the evening of January 28. There are quite a few people coming up before the official start of the festival. The distance is about 1.6 kilometers, starting from the entrance arch. When you get there, you can make merit, the wind is cool, and you will feel less tired. We recommend buying or preparing water and gloves to hold onto the railing below or bringing your own. *The price upstairs is expensive. For those who can't walk, you can worship and ask for blessings from the Buddha at Wat Khao Phra Chan. A beautiful temple with many places to worship and pay homage. 🕰️bOpening hours: Open 24 hours 📍Address: XM8W+PWP, Tambon Huai Pong, Amphoe Khok Samrong, Lop Buri 15120

Wat Khao Wong Phra Chan #GetDiscountsWithoutLuck Phra Phutthachok is located on the edge of Khao Wong Phra Chan. The initial construction project was called "Phra Chiang Saen". The Buddha statue is made of reinforced concrete with a lap width of 45 meters and a height of 75 meters. Construction began in 2010 and took approximately 8 years to complete. 📍Address: XM7X+VMV, Highway 2178, Huai Pong Subdistrict, Khok Samrong District, Lop Buri 15120 🕰️bOpening hours: Open 24 hours

📍J.Prasak Cafe, Khok Samrong District, Lopburi Province 🚗The shop is near Khok Samrong roundabout. You can find parking in front of the shop. A vintage cafe with a bit of Thai-Chinese style that gives a feeling like going back in time to the old days.☕️☕️ The shop may not have many menus, but it focuses on simplicity like people in the past. The recommended menu is "Pang Ya". 🍞 Toasted bread with juicy custard. I want to say that the shop makes fresh custard every day. The custard is rich, fragrant, and sweet. If you have a chance to pass by Khok Samrong District, Lopburi Province, don't forget to stop by and try the drinks and bread from this shop. The price is cheap and the taste is delicious. You will love it.❤️ #VisitLopburi #GetDiscountsWithoutLuck

Kirita Lopburi ☕️🌿🐓A beautiful cafe with a nice atmosphere amidst nature on a hill. A large area with many zones. There is a restaurant zone, a cafe zone, and a resort zone. There are many menus of food and drinks. You can sit inside or outside the shop. There are many beautiful photo spots. Here, there are also Silky chickens that can be let out to walk in nature. You can come and feed them. ☕️ Kirita Lopburi 📍 Wang Phloeng Subdistrict, Khok Samrong District, Lopburi Province #Valentine's Day Destination

Conquer the 3,790 steps. The annual event of Wat Khao Wong Phra Chan 2025 will be held for 15 days and 15 nights from January 29 - February 12, 2025. It is open for you to go up and pay homage to the Buddha's footprints 24 hours a day. For those who are going, I recommend that you get fit because the path is quite steep. But there are rest stops and shops along the way. We used almost every place. Things you should bring with you 1. Smelling salts (It helps us a lot.) 2. Portable fans (If you forget something, there are fans for sale at various shops.) 3. Drinking water. It's a good idea to bring it with you. If you forget something, they are also sold at every place. 4. Cash. In case the internet signal is bad during some periods and you can't transfer money. I recommend not carrying a lot of stuff. Make yourself as light as possible. And if you're tired, take a break. Don't force yourself. I took a break very often. It took me 3 hours to walk up and 1 hour to walk down. My legs still hurt. 📍 Wat Khao Wong Phra Chan, Huai Pong Subdistrict, Khok Samrong District, Lop Buri Province #Get a discount without relying on luck #Lopburi #Khao Wong Phra Chan

"Phra Phuttha Chok" Khao Wong Phra Chan, Lop Buri Province The largest Buddha statue in the Chiang Saen style in Lop Buri, is enshrined on the edge of Khao Wong Phra Chan. The area around the Buddha statue, in front, is a wide courtyard with stairs leading to the Buddha statue, two Dharma halls, a viewpoint, and a Hanuman monument. There are two ways to go up to pay homage to Phra Phuttha Chok: the first is the concrete stairs built by the temple that go around the mountain to the large Buddha statue, with 549 steps. The handrails are white, making them match the golden yellow color of the large Buddha statue, along with the beautiful green mountains behind. The other way is a paved road that goes around the back of the Buddha statue. You can drive up this way. #WinterTravel

The name of the restaurant is Rim Rabeang because the restaurant looks like you are eating noodles on your balcony. The restaurant is shady with lots of trees. There is a parking lot inside. The menu is quite diverse, including pork noodles, seafood noodles, grilled pork neck noodles, pork ribs, and rice dishes. Ordered dry noodles with grilled pork neck. The taste of the noodles was very delicious. The Tom Yum was rich and served with onsen eggs. The grilled pork had just the right amount of fat. The pork was soft and delicious. #WinterTravel

📍 Kirita Lopburi (Kirita) This place is both a resort and a cafe with many photo spots. Located on a hill, you can see mountain views in all directions. There are many drinks and desserts to choose from, delicious and affordable. There are both indoor and outdoor seating areas with a great atmosphere. I secretly asked about the accommodation prices, and they are not more than 2,000 baht. It's very worth it for this kind of atmosphere. Highly recommended 🌷🥰

After making merit, conquer the 3,790 steps of Khao Wong Phra Chan mountain.