🐒 Lopburi – The City of Monkeys
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Lopburi, located just a few hours from Bangkok, is famously known as the “City of Monkeys.” Around the ancient Khmer temple Phra Prang Sam Yot, hundreds of monkeys roam freely, giving the town its playful reputation.
Every year, Lopburi even hosts a Monkey Buffet Festival, where locals prepare mountains of fruit and food for the macaques. Beyond the monkeys, Lopburi has historical ruins, palaces, and temples that make it a fascinating stop.
👉 With MoriTour, you can safely explore Lopburi and experience one of Thailand’s most unique and lively destinations.
Deutsch
Lopburi, nur wenige Stunden von Bangkok entfernt, ist berühmt als die „Stadt der Affen.“ Rund um den alten Khmer-Tempel Phra Prang Sam Yot streifen Hunderte von Affen frei umher und geben der Stadt ihren verspielten Charakter.
Jedes Jahr findet in Lopburi sogar das Monkey Buffet Festival statt, bei dem die Einheimischen riesige Mengen an Obst und Speisen für die Makaken vorbereiten. Abseits der Affen bietet Lopburi auch historische Ruinen, Paläste und Tempel, die den Ort zu einem spannenden Reiseziel machen.
👉 Mit MoriTour können Sie Lopburi sicher entdecken und eines der einzigartigsten und lebendigsten Ziele Thailands erleben.
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Wow, what a fantastic and lively post! 🐒 I absolutely love how you captured the unique and playful spirit of Lopburi, the incredible “City of Monkeys.” Seeing all those photos of the macaques freely roaming around the ancient temples is just amazing. It really makes you want to pack your bags and go! ✈️ I’ve always been fascinated by this place and its special relationship with the monkeys. Thanks for sharing your adventure and a huge shout-out to MoriTour for helping you explore this one-of-a-kind destination safely.
The History of Lopburi: More Than Just Monkeys!
It’s so cool that you highlighted the ancient history of Lopburi, especially Phra Prang Sam Yot. This city has such a long and rich past that goes way back over 3,500 years! Did you know that it was once a very important city for the ancient Khmer Empire? The stunning Phra Prang Sam Yot temple you mentioned was built in the 13th century by King Jayavarman VII of the Khmer Empire. It was originally a Mahayana Buddhist sanctuary, with the three main towers (prangs) representing important deities. Later, it was converted into a Hindu shrine and then back to a Buddhist temple. If you want to dive deeper into this fascinating history, you can read more about it on the Wikipedia page for the history of Lopburi. Learning about its past as the summer capital for King Narai of the Ayutthaya Kingdom just shows how important this city has always been.
The Monkey Buffet Festival: A Feast of Thanks! 🍌🍇🍍
The Monkey Buffet Festival sounds incredible! 🎉 It’s so heartwarming to see the community show their gratitude to the monkeys in such a big way. The festival, which takes place on the last Sunday of November, was actually started in 1989 by a local hotelier as a way to attract more tourists to the city. But the tradition goes deeper than that. For many locals, the festival is a way to honor the monkeys, who they believe are descendants of the monkey-god Hanuman from the Hindu epic Ramayana. By feeding them, they believe it brings good luck and prosperity to the area. It’s like a giant “thank you” party for the animals! What a beautiful and unique tradition that perfectly blends history, culture, and nature.
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It’s truly an unforgettable experience to see these playful creatures so up close. The mix of ancient ruins and modern, wild monkey life is something you can’t find anywhere else. Thanks again for this great post! Can’t wait to read about your next adventure! 😊🇹🇭
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