If you are looking for a place to visit on holiday that offers both knowledge and a touch of the original way of life, "Ban Phra Thinang Yen", Lopburi Province is a very interesting destination. This is not only the location of important ancient sites from the Lopburi period that are of historical value, but it is also an ancient community with a unique identity, especially its reputation as a source of high-quality "chalk" that has inherited wisdom for a long time. Anyone who visits will see the way of life of the villagers who are always connected to making chalk.
In addition to the chalk, the people of Ban Phra Thinang Yen also have a variety of handicraft skills, whether it is making brooms, making salted eggs, producing crispy rice cakes, and brass work. Currently, the community has come together strongly to preserve these wisdoms. There is also youth tour guide training to provide tours, so your visit will receive in-depth knowledge through the perspective of local people. It is a cultural tourism that helps drive the community's economy very well.
For highlight activities that must not be missed when you arrive, is to buy excellent quality OTOP products to take home, visit the beauty of Phra Thinang Yen, and challenging activities such as jumping from a 34-foot high tower for adventurers. You can also travel to worship Phra Kan Shrine, visit Sa Kaeo Zoo, and feed the monkeys, which are symbols of Lopburi, in the nearby area. Come to one place and get both happiness and learning. It is a holiday trip that definitely meets the needs of everyone in the family.
