Krung Thep Maha Nakhon Trip Overview
Ayutthaya in Thailand is a hidden archaeological gem. It was once one of the world’s largest and most cosmopolitan urban areas and a center of global diplomacy and commerce. However, it got destroyed and the city was never restored.
Nowadays Ayutthaya is the perfect place to see the greatness of an ancient kingdom and our tour guide will not only show you the best that it has to offer but also enrich yourself with knowledge.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Ayutthaya in Thailand is a hidden archaeological gem. It was once one of the world’s largest and most cosmopolitan urban areas and a center of global diplomacy and commerce. However, it got destroyed and the city was never restored.
Nowadays Ayutthaya is the perfect place to see the greatness of an ancient kingdom and our tour guide will not only show you the best that it has to offer but also enrich yourself with knowledge.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Bang Pa-in, Bang Pa-in, Ayutthaya Province
First established in the 17th century, the palace was revived in the 19th century by kings Rama IV and V, the latter adding most of its European styling. Today an eclectic assortment of architectural styles is arranged around manicured lawns, including the intricate Chinese-style Wehart Chamrun, the orange-and-red-striped observatory Ho Withun Thasana (1881) and a Thai pavilion that appears to float on the water. Dress modestly.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon, U-thong Road, Pranakorn Sri ayutthaya District, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
This monastery was constructed by king U-Thong in 1357 A.D. to accommodate monks.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya Historical Park Pratuchai, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Wat Mahathat, “the temple of the Great Relic” was one of the most important temples in the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Located on the historical island the large monastery features a huge central prang, a very large principal viharn and ubosot and a great number of subsidiary chedis and viharns. The upper part of its once-massive central prang has collapsed. Today only the base remains.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Pratuchai Subdistrict, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Wat Phra Si Sanphet, “the temple of the Buddha Si Sanphet” was the most important temple in the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Being part of the Royal Palace complex, the very large monastery with dozens of structures was used by Ayutthaya Kings only; it was a Royal temple without resident monks.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Phra Ram, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Wat Phra Ram’s tall main prang (Khmer-style spire) isn’t in the best condition, but it’s definitely worth a visit. The temple was constructed on the cremation site of King U Thong, perhaps in 1369, though details are unclear.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Lokaya Sutharam, Thanon Uthong, Tambon Pratuchai, Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Chang Wat Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand
This temple, constructed at an unknown date, was largely destroyed when the city of Ayutthaya fell to the Burmese in 1767. Its name means “The Temple of the Earth”. In the ruined viharn at the west edge of the temple is a 42 meter long, 8 meter tall recumbent Buddha statue known as ‘Phra Buddha Sai Yat’.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
This temple, constructed at an unknown date, was largely destroyed when the city of Ayutthaya fell to the Burmese in 1767. Its name means “The Temple of the Earth”. In the ruined viharn at the west edge of the temple is a 42 meter long, 8 meter tall recumbent Buddha statue known as ‘Phra Buddha Sai Yat’.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ratchada Night Bazaar, next to Ratchada Criminal Court, Ratchadapisek Road, Bangkok Thailand
Taste the best street food that Thailand has to offer you here. What a way to end the day!
Duration: 1 hour
