Khao Phraya Doen Thong, which has become a new landmark since 2017 with its various Buddha statues and a statue of Luang Poh Hin, the former abbot of Wat Nong Na (built on the mountain), rises 800 meters above sea level and offers a magnificent view over the valley with the reservoir of the Pasak Chonlasit Dam and its long railway bridge. It's a particularly recommended spot for watching the sunrise. Whether on a clear day when the sun rises and paints the sky pink and orange, or when the sea envelops the valley, the view is breathtaking. I personally had a very cloudy sky without fog, so I could barely see the sun as it was well hidden, but it was still a beautiful start to the day. There were also plans to build a skywalk up there, but construction hasn't started yet. And that's not such a bad thing, because a skywalk would certainly attract many more visitors. A monk lives alone up there. Be careful, the wind can be very strong up there.

No entrance fee. Open from 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM. It's supposedly possible to camp on the summit of Khao Phraya Doen Thong, but I can't confirm this as it was suspended due to COVID and I don't know if it will be reinstated.

The Khao Phraya Doen Thong viewpoint is located in the Pattana Nikhom district, 50 kilometers from Lopburi. There is no good public transportation to get there, so you will need your own transport.

The Khao Phraya Doen Thong viewpoint is a temple. When visiting a temple in Thailand, there are a few rules: appropriate clothing (knees and shoulders should be covered), remove shoes upon entering the building, be quiet, no hugging or kissing, do not point your feet at the Buddha statue, and no smoking.

How to get there

How do I get to the Khao Phraya Doen Thong viewpoint? The Khao Phraya Doen Thong viewpoint is located in the Pattana Nikhom district, 50 kilometers from Lopburi. There is no easy access via public transport, so you will need your own transportation.