Phra Prang Sam Yot, located on Wichayen Road in Thailand, stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region. This historical site is renowned for its unique architecture and deep-rooted significance in Thai history, attracting visitors who wish to explore its ancient relics and intricate designs, embodying the essence of Thailand’s past.
Nestled in the heart of Thailand, Phra Prang Sam Yot captivates visitors with its breathtaking architecture and historical significance. This iconic site features towering prangs that symbolize the country’s Buddhist legacy, showcasing intricate carvings and deep spiritual roots. Much of its allure stems from its storied past; the prang complex, originally built during the Khmer Empire, reflects the confluence of different cultures that have shaped Thailand over centuries. As you explore the site, you’ll encounter an array of ancient relics and artifacts that tell the story of the region’s rich history. The surrounding area is also home to numerous cafes and shops, allowing for a delightful break amidst your exploration. For those visiting Thailand, Phra Prang Sam Yot offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the captivating blend of culture, history, and artistry that defines this remarkable destination. Whether you are a history enthusiast or simply seeking a beautiful backdrop for memorable photographs, Phra Prang Sam Yot is not to be missed.
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Phra Prang Sam Yot is perched on a picturesque hilltop overlooking Wichayen Road, 15000, Thailand
We spent around an hour and a half here and loved it! There weren’t many people there when we went so one of the guards came round with us which was nice. Yes the monkeys do jump on you but they’re pretty easy to get off with a shake or the guard helped us also. My girlfriend was a little scared and even though I ended up with 4-5 monkeys on me at once, she managed to pretty much avoid them the whole time so it is doable! The temple ruins aren’t much in all honesty, but they are a good place to shelter from the sun and the monkeys as there are iron gates and bars on all the windows.All in all a great experience that I’d definitely recommend, although I would say it was more of a monkey attraction rather that a temple attraction.
The Wat is conveniently located, being only a few minutes by foot from the railway station.The traffic around the Wat is busy and the area has a run-down look.The Wat itself is impressive, but is poorly maintained.Now the negative: this area is infested by macaques and their droppings. These are not cute little monkeys, but aggressive wild animals with sharp teeth. They are carriers of several unpleasant diseases. Nonetheless, people encourage them by feeding them and take photos with monkeys literally on their back (while wearing t-shirts and shorts).Read other comments below for the actions to be taken if bitten or scratched. Be warned.Definitely not suitable for children.The question below is: Would this be a good cold day activity? Answer: it rarely gets cold.
This is a small temple ruin with many monkeys in the area. You need to be careful as the monkeys will jump on you and try to steal anything you have. You can go inside the runi. There is nothing uch to see inside, but the monkeys can’t you you these because of the iron doors and windows. Aside from the monkeys, the ruins are impressive.
We had a great time seeing this temple and hanging out with the monkeys. But keep in mind that the monkeys are wild animals and will use their teeth if you try and take back whatever they steal or if they start to slide off you and want to hold on (I almost got bitten by just standing there and letting them climb on me.) Make sure to spin around in order to get them to jump off. The same day we visited, we met someone who got bitten and had to get a rabies shot so just know the risk when you walk in there.
We enjoyed this as a nice day trip out of Bangkok. A two hour train ride to/from Bangkok and about two hours in town was perfect. The monkey temple was fun, but kind of fun like traveling much too fast on a slippery surface…we didn’t have any issues with aggressive monkey behavior but had read the other reviews and prepared. We did see someone feed the monkeys sweets and the monkeys swarmed them.Overall, a nice diversion from Bangkok for a day when you’re “Wat’ed out” and want to do something a little different.
I love to think about history, study it, and experience it. The ancient site in the center of Lopburi, Phra Prang Sam Yot, could be an opportunity to do all three. However, an obstacle exists–or rather hundreds of obstacles–to doing so. That obstacle is the monkeys! Though the city relishes its reputation as เมืองลิง (Monkey City), the actual experience of it is far from a delight. Expect to have a monkey or many jump on your shoulders. Expect to feel their claws. And at a less personal level, but so important to the overall opportunity the historic site affords, expect to be overwhelmed by the smell of the monkeys. The whole area (blocks of the city) around Phra Prang Sam Yot reeks of monkey excrement and urine. Though I understand this is hardly due to any error on the part of the city of Lopburi or the tourism authority, none-the-less, it should factor in to the decision of anyone going to experience this bit of history. You might be distracted, and disappointed.
Unless you’re into diseased, aggressive, smelly, hungry monkeys that long ago adapted from their wild natural ways, this temple doesn’t offer much. This part of Lopburi is overrun by monkeys, which boldly steal items from people and aggressively jump on vehicles and people. Perhaps fun for some people, but scary and dangerous for others. To me, just sad that the local authorities and residents have perpetuated this situation in the interest of drawing a few tourists to the city. So much nicer to see wildlife in the wild!
Visited during annual monkey festival. Monkeys fed ttays of food during ceremony. Interesting to watch. Monkeys are everywhere and climb over visitors by the dozen. Generally friendly, although one of group got bit on bum.
We drove from Bangkok to Lopburi. The ruined temple is nice and located at the center of the city Lopburi. There were many monkeys near the temple. We just saw the the temple from our car.
This activity looked really fun for kids, so we went out of our way to go there. But as we entered the temple a monkey jumped on my 10 year old son’s back and bit him. We ended up spending over 400 USD on rabies vaccines/doctors. It’s not kid-friendly, and at the end of the day, they are wild animals, and can’t be trusted. Both my kids were screaming and in tears, the monkey was gross and it’s body was wet all over.If you REALLY want to go, I recommend wearing a thick sarong over your head/shoulders to monkey-proof yourself a bit, and then also carry a stick to shoo them away. It looks cool to take a few photos, but if you get bitten, and I believe that quite a few people are, it’s not worth the disruption to your holiday. Rabies is endemic to Thailand, and even though you have a small chance of developing rabies after a bite, you should get the vaccine, because the disease is deadly and un-treatable. Also, it’s not just a case of getting a quick vaccination if you get bitten, it’s a course of 4 vaccines, on the day of the bite, 3 days later, a week later and a month later).