X. Lopburi - Ayutthaya Bicycle Track

This bicycle tour has been designed to bring you from Lopburi to Ayutthaya along the left bank of the Lopburi River. The Lopburi River, borrowing its name from the ancient city of Lopburi, is one of the three tributaries of the Chao Phraya River. The waterway runs through a very low alluvial plain created by sediment deposition by the main river over a long period. The Lop Buri River leaps through Sing Buri, Lop Buri and Ayutthaya provinces. The river splits from the Chao Phraya River in Bang Phutsa in Mueang Sing Buri district and runs east towards Lop Buri. At Phrommat, west of the city, it makes a 90-degree turn south and descends towards the city of Ayutthaya. The bicycle track is about 60 Km long and is paved all the way. Biking takes about 3-4 hours.

A few highlights on this itinerary have been listed more for smoother navigation and referencing, although they may also appeal to many cyclists as points of interest. Individual cyclists can choose where to stop according to their own tastes and time constraints.

If you are interested in viewing photographs of the temples in advance or would like additional historic information about these ruins, visit our website at www.ayutthaya-history.com.

Tips and Warnings

Bicycles can be rented in different locations on Soi 2 Naresuan Rd, which is the starting point of this tour. Bike rental costs 40-50 Baht (about $1.5) per day on average, which makes bike touring an inexpensive way to see the city. Ayutthaya’s terrain is mostly flat and easy to ride, but many streets and side roads are poorly marked, so use the map to simplify navigation.

Be cautious as traffic in and around Ayutthaya is sometimes chaotic and dangerous. Motor vehicles often fail to see cyclists and pedestrians, so you must closely watch out for them. Motorcycles are a particularly hazardous cause of local accidents. Dogs and potholes can also be dangerous, especially in remote areas. The weather can be very hot, so drink plenty of fluids and wear sunblock. It is inadvisable to drive at night due to the lack of lighting and occasional recklessness of motor traffic.

The theft of bicycles is uncommon in Ayutthaya, but backpacks and cameras have been stolen on rare occasions. It is best to keep valuables with you when visiting the historic sites en route.

In case of emergency or accident:

Contact the Ayutthaya Tourist Police Station: (035) 241-446, (035) 242-352 or 1155. The Lopburi Tourist Police can be reached at 1155 or (036) 424-515.

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