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

#springitinerary Escape the bustling city and unwind at Wat Khao Sanam Chaeng, a serene and picturesque destination perfect for spring travel. Nestled in the peaceful countryside of Thailand, this historic temple offers a calm ambiance and stunning architecture that transports visitors back in time. The temple's intricate design, surrounded by lush greenery, creates an ideal setting for meditation, reflection, and enjoying nature’s beauty. Spring is the perfect time to visit, as the weather is mild and the environment vibrant with blooming flowers. Visitors can take leisurely strolls through the temple grounds, explore the surrounding landscape, and absorb the spiritual atmosphere. Whether you’re a culture enthusiast or simply seeking tranquility, Wat Khao Sanam Chaeng offers an unforgettable escape. Embrace the serenity of this hidden gem and make your spring journey truly memorable.

🥳 Hello everyone! Today, I’m taking you to visit an ancient temple near Bangkok. Let’s explore the beauty of Khmer-style sculptures and murals. The highlight here is the pagoda in the middle of the water, which has been standing since ancient times and houses the sacred Phra Kaew Buddha image. The temple is located in the forest, offering a peaceful and serene atmosphere. It’s cool and not too hot. ⏰️ Operating Hours The temple is open daily. Operating hours: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM 📌 Location Huai Kaew Temple, Lopburi Maha Son Subdistrict, Ban Mi District, Lopburi Province 🛻 Parking There is a parking area available for both cars and motorcycles. Parking is free of charge.

Getting There - Attractions - Hotels - Food & Restaurants - Shopping -

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

Admire the Khmer architecture of 3 countries at Wat Huay Kaew, located in Maha Son Subdistrict, Ban Mi District, Lopburi Province. This temple is a combination of Khmer architecture of Thailand, Cambodia, and Myanmar. The structure is a Sukhothai twelve-cornered pagoda, but the patterns on the outside are in the Khmer style, which is over 140 years old. The highlight is the pagoda in the middle of the water, which enshrines a green and white jade Buddha image inside the pagoda. The pagoda in the middle of the water, Phra Maha Mettara Rattanarangsi Pagoda, is decorated to look like it is in the middle of the forest. Once you step inside, you will feel the peace and coolness. In addition, around the pagoda, there are statues of apsaras (goddesses in heaven) made of laterite bricks in various poses, decorating the pagoda.

Rata Resort The rooms are wooden houses with amenities in the room, including a TV, refrigerator, single and double beds. The rooms are clean. You can park in front of the room. It is close to shops and tourist attractions. The price is not expensive. It is convenient to travel. The bed is soft and comfortable. It is spacious. There is a water heater and toiletries. 📍Hin Pak Subdistrict, Ban Mi District, Lop Buri Province #WinterTravel

Ban Mi Food Center A collection of various food menus in Ban Mi District from Boon Suphan Chinese Table. Delicious food, fast service, a variety of menus, inexpensive. There are also free desserts. Roasted duck, not smelly, grilled just right, not dry. Spicy sausage salad, the intestines are not smelly or tough. Crispy basil preserved eggs, spicy and delicious. Spicy papaya salad #Winter travel destinations

Sunflower field, Ban Mi, Lopburi 🌻🌻🌻In addition to the sunflower fields in Lopburi city, there is also a sunflower field in Ban Mi district, on the way to Nakhon Sawan. It is another sunflower field in Lopburi province that is beautiful and is currently blooming. It is a large field, with many rai and many plots, competing with the sunlight. With Khao Lam Phaen as a backdrop, it is as beautiful as any other sunflower field and is not very well known by tourists. 📍 Ban Mi district, Lopburi province #Natural attractions

Let's go pay respect to the Buddha's footprints and conquer the 606 steps at Wat Khao Sanam Chaeng, Lopburi.

⛰ Conquer the peak of Wat Khao Sanam Chaeng, pay homage to the Buddha's footprint @Lopburi ✨ #Beautiful temple on a high mountain, standing tall in Tambon Sanam Chaeng, Amphoe Ban Mi, Lopburi. It is a branch of Wat Nong Pa Pong, with Luang Pho Kasem Sattajitto as the pioneer of its construction. The temple has beautiful architecture. On top, there is a Buddha footprint for you to pay homage to, along with beautiful views all around. The distance to walk up is about 1 km, with over 600 steps. You need to be strong in your legs. Open every day. Location: Tambon Sanam Chaeng, Amphoe Ban Mi, Lopburi #Beautiful temples around Thailand #Visit temples #Beautiful temples near Bangkok #Follow the footsteps of famous dramas

Wat Khung Tha Lao, a temple with magnificent sculptures, features a giant Hanuman. Location: Wat Khung Tha Lao, Bang Phueng Subdistrict, Ban Mi District, Lopburi Province. The name of the temple was chosen to match the name of the donor and the bend of the river in that area. The architecture of the entrance gate is a colorful Hanuman with patterns similar to those seen in paintings, beautifully decorated and adorned with colored glass that sparkles when hit by sunlight. The gate is large enough for cars to pass through.

#VisitTemple Huay Kaew Temple, Wat Huay Kaew sculpture, a blend of Thai, Khmer and Burmese art, the only one in Thailand. The temple is located on Huay Kaew River, as the name of the temple suggests. There are many sacred objects in the temple for people to worship, including the Maha Metera Ratana Rangsi Pagoda in the middle of the water, which looks majestic. It is a blend of Thai, Khmer and Burmese art that is exquisitely beautiful. The highlight of this temple that should not be missed is the Maha Metera Ratana Rangsi Pagoda, a large pagoda in the middle of a pond that is very beautiful. It is a small pagoda with twelve corners in the Sukhothai style, 32.8 meters high. Wat Huay Kaew is located in Maha Son Subdistrict, Ban Mi District, Lop Buri.

#Places to visit near Bangkok Wat Koen Kathin is a temple in Ban Chi Subdistrict, Ban Mi District, Lopburi Province. It is a temple where a great monk, Luang Pho Phian, is highly respected by many people. It is considered one of the most important temples in Lopburi Province. Although this temple is not located in the city, the power of faith of Buddhists who flow to Wat Koen Kathin is great. They all come with joy and want to admire Luang Pho Phian's charisma. They donate money, worship sacred objects that Luang Pho has blessed, make merit, worship Buddha, apply gold leaf to Luang Pho Pan, and pay respect to Luang Pho. Every time people enter, Luang Pho will sit in the pavilion and sprinkle holy water on Buddhists. This has made Luang Pho's reputation spread far and wide and he has many disciples. The current condition of Wat Koen Kathin is much more spacious. There are large and magnificent buildings and the temple area is beautifully decorated and shady.

Wat Koen Kathin is another famous temple located in Ban Chi Subdistrict, Ban Mi District, Lopburi Province. There is no clear evidence indicating the year this temple was built, but locals know that it has been part of the village for a long time. In the past, there was a revered Buddha statue that the villagers highly respected. Today, it has become the residence of a renowned monk in Lopburi Province. When Luang Pho Pian Akkathammo, the monk residing at this temple, and the villagers named this Buddha statue 'Luang Pho Pan,' it was to honor the Cambodian monk who was Luang Pho Pian's teacher. Initially, the temple only had an old Thai-style pavilion. As Luang Pho Pian gained fame as a renowned monk, he developed the temple further by constructing many permanent structures, including the sermon hall, ordination hall, vihara, and monks' quarters. Today, Wat Koen Kathin has become an important and famous temple in Lopburi, attracting tourists and devotees who come to pay homage to Luang Pho Pan and Luang Pho Pian.

#BeautifulChurch #100WaysToVisitUnseenBan Mi, Lopburi, Wat Khao Sanam Chaeng, conquer the 656 steps (I counted them myself) On top, there are many footprints of the Lord Buddha. You can build a beautiful church and castle like this. The inside of the castle is incredibly beautiful. It's still difficult to walk up. Oh my! ⛰️ Let's start with the walking point (10:20-11:00) Mint must say that she has never walked up a mountain before. Others may think it's a small thing. But for me, it's very challenging. With this round body. On the way up, there were both Dharma words along the way and encouragement along the way. In the very hot weather of 41 degrees ++ The stairs are steep. At the end, that part was when I had no energy to breathe. I was very tired. I couldn't hold onto the handrail because it was so hot that my hands were scalded. Plus, my legs were shaking. So there were very few pictures along the way. I really couldn't take any. It took Min about 40 minutes to walk up, stopping along the way. ⭐️Amorn Chakri Srivilai Pagoda ⭐️Phra Prasat Phanom Suriyaan ⭐️ Wihan Luang Pho Kasem Santajito, which holds the remains of Luang Pho that have not decayed ⭐️Sala with incense sticks and candles 🕰️bOpening hours: 8:00-18:00 #Lopburi #Church #unseenthailand #trip

#thailandtrip Address: Ban Chi Subdistrict, Ban Mi District, Lop Buri Province, Thailand 🇹🇭 Wat Kroen Ka Thin is an old and beautiful temple. There is no evidence of when it was built. However, the villagers know that this temple has been with this village for a long time. The abbot, Luang Pho Phian Akkathammo, is the famous monk. He started building the temple from Wat Thung Klang Na. He continued to develop it with the faith of his disciples who respected and believed in him. There is Luang Pho Pan enshrined in the beautiful glass chapel and the relics of the Lord Buddha enshrined in the pagoda with beautiful architecture. The place is peaceful, shady, clean, and spacious. It is worth going to pay homage and ask for blessings to enhance your own and your family's auspiciousness. #temple #lopburi #thailand

#VisitSecondaryCity #UnseenBan Mi #Lopburi Khao Sanam Chaeng Temple Conquer the 656 steps (I counted them myself) There are many footprints of the Lord Buddha on top. This time, I won my heart 100%. Min is confused as to why it was built so beautifully. The inside of the castle is extremely beautiful. It is difficult to walk up. Oh my! ⛰️ Let's start with the walking point (10:20-11:00). Min must say that she has never walked up a mountain before. Others may think it is trivial. But for me, it is very challenging. With this round body. On the way up, there are both Dharma words along the way and encouragement along the way. In the very hot weather of 41 degrees ++ The stairs are steep. At the end, that part was so exhausting that I could barely breathe. I was so tired. I couldn't hold onto the handrail because it was so hot that my hands were scalded. Plus, my legs were shaking. So there were very few pictures along the way. I really couldn't take any. It took Min about 40 minutes to walk up, stopping along the way. ‼️Full walk in the YT clip. ⭐️Amornjakri Srivilai Pagoda ⭐️#Prasat Phanom Suriyaan ⭐️Luang Pho Kasem Santajito Shrine, which holds the remains of Luang Pho that have not decayed ⭐️Incense-shaped pavilion with candles 🕔 Min went up and didn't encounter any monkeys. If you go up, here's what I recommend: 🌱All doors can be opened. When you come out, don't forget to lock them to prevent monkeys from entering. 🌱Bring 2 bottles of water, 1 bottle for drinking and 1 bottle for paying homage to the lingam. 🌱 Min brought 2 fans, which helped a lot. 🌱Menstruating women are not allowed inside. #LopburiTravel #MonkeyCity #WatKhaoSanamChaeng #LopburiRestaurant

Lopburi Attractions that will take everyone to pay respects and ask for blessings at Wat Huay Kaew, located in the Mahason Subdistrict, Ban Mi District, Lopburi Province. This temple features an architectural blend of Thai, Khmer, and Burmese styles harmoniously. The highlight of this place is the stupa in the water, which was built during the reign of King Rama V. It has the shape of a Sukhothai-style stupa with twelve indented corners, but the patterns around the outside are of Khmer style. Inside the stupa, there are eight jade and white jade Buddha statues seated in a circle, arranged according to Burmese beliefs. Visitors can go in to pay respects and ask for blessings. Wat Huay Kaew is thus considered another interesting tourist destination in Lopburi Province that travelers should not miss.

✨Wat Khung Tha Lao is located in Ban Mi District, Lop Buri Province. The highlight is the entrance archway of the temple, which is built as a statue of Hanuman with his mouth open, the only one in Thailand. Decorated with colorful glass, people who come to the temple must stop and take pictures with this door. Inside the temple, there are also other sculptures related to the Ramayana. In front of the chapel, there are two statues of Thao Wessuwan and Luang Pho Bang Kham, a large white Buddha statue with a lap width of 10 meters and a height of 15 meters, enshrined in front of a pond. Behind the temple is the Bang Kham River. There is a floating market open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 🙏🙏🙏 📌Wat Khung Tha Lao, Tambon Bang Phueng, Amphoe Ban Mi, Lop Buri Province #Wat Khung Tha Lao #Ban Mi #Beautiful temples in Lop Buri #Visit Lop Buri #Lop Buri is not just monkeys

Wat Khung Tha Lao is another beautiful temple in Ban Mi District, Lop Buri Province. Just the entrance to the temple is magnificent with Hanuman opening his mouth, decorated with beautiful colored glass. When you see it, you can't help but walk into the temple to take a look. When you walk into the temple, you will see various beautiful and magnificent sculptures. The idea for these sculptures came from the abbot who brought the highlight of Lop Buri Province's Monkey City to be in line with the Ramakien literature, resulting in beautiful and unusual sculptures that make you want to walk around the temple. After making merit and being happy and content, if you want to fill your stomach, don't forget to walk to the back of the temple. There is Bang Kham Floating Market, which sells food, snacks, and snacks from the locals at inexpensive prices. This market is located next to the Bang Kham River, a small river in Ban Mi District that flows into the Lop Buri River. If you want to take a boat ride to see the view or worship at 9 temples, you can use the services of the locals at the pier. #DadMomTakesYouOnATravel #DadMomInvitesYouOnATravel #LetsTravel #WatKhungThaLao #BangKhamFloatingMarket #Let's go to the temple #Beautiful temple #UnseenWatthai #Lopburi is a city worth visiting #TATLopburi #Travel nearby, easy to travel in the central region style #TrendyC2 Central Region #Traveling in Thailand is more amazing than ever #Tourism Authority of Thailand #The value of travel is not measured by distance but by happiness