Ayutthaya Historical Park
The Ayutthaya Historical Park is located on an island surrounded by three rivers where the old capital used to be. This ancient imperial establishment was at the peak of its powers between the 12th to the 16th century. Ayutthaya Historical Park will soothe your eyes and give you real, worthy experiences since it’s home to numerous prominent historical architectures.
Wat Chai Watthanaram
King Prasat Thong built one of the Ayutthaya Kingdom’s grandest monuments, Wat Chai Wattanaram, in 1630, in honor of the king’s mother’s hometown. This monastery lies opposite the south-west corner of the historic island on the other side of the Chao Phraya river. Taking a boat ride, you’ll soak up the very stunning landscapes of this large, well-preserved temple.
Bang Pa-In Palace
Situated 60 kilometers north of Bangkok along the Chaopraya River banks, Bang Pa-In Palace dates back to the 17th century constructed by King Prasat Thong of Ayutthaya. Meander around the palace and enjoy the stunning architectural styles in several buildings.
Wat Phra Ram
Wat Phra Ram is an ancient temple boasting a history of more than 600 years. It houses a large prang in the center and many chedis surrounding it. You’ll find the large pond Bung Phra Ram previously called ‘Nong Sono’ in front of the temple. The outstanding antiquated construction of the structure is the excellent pagoda encompassed by many pagodas and domes in medium and small sizes. Don’t miss out on riding a bike and visiting the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Sri Sanphet next to the temple.
Wat Maha That
Wat Maha That, the Great Relic temple, is one of the most prominent temples in the Ayutthaya Kingdom, dating back to the 18th century. It’s located on an ancient island housing a huge central prang, a very large principal viharn and ubosot, and many subsidiary chedis and viharns. Many visitors come to this temple to take some memorable picturesque photos of the head of a stone Buddha image entwined in the roots of a tree.