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พระนครศรีอยุธยา
Central Thailand
86 km from Bangkok
Province of Ayutthaya
S Thai prononciation : Ayoutaya
Central Thailand
86 km from Bangkok
Province of Ayutthaya
S Thai prononciation : Ayoutaya
Budget
Recomm. stay
1 à 3 jours
Visits
General Information about Ayutthaya
Capital of the kingdom for four centuries, Ayutthaya and its region have kept many traces of that glorious past. The ruins of the most visited temples are integrated into the actual city ( this aprt is often called the Historical park of Ayutthaya ), others are in the the periphery. In addition to the Wat Phra Si Sanphet with its three chedis that is the symbol of the city, there is a quieter area Wat Mongkol Bophit with reclining Buddha and a few temples and sitting Buddhas. Don't miss, a little outside of this area ) the very well preserved and beautiful Wat Yai Chai Mongkhol. Its two giant stone Buddhas on both sides of the main chedi and the square of Buddhas statues make it one of the most remarkable of Thailand. One a the favorite of thailandee's team ! Note that it can sometimes be quite cold at night in Ayuthaya. Take your precautions.
Accommodations in Ayutthaya
Sleeping in Ayutthaya is easy and cheap. There are many very cheap guesthouses and small hotels in Ayutthaya. It is not really necessary to book in advance, you will find a room quite easily. The area where the accommodation concentration is the highest is around Ho Rattanachai Road on the other side of Pa Sak River. If you arrive by bus, you will be in the middle of this area, if you arrive by train, you will just have to take the street opposite to the train station and take the boat that will take you to the other side for a few bahts.Find accommodation in Ayutthaya
My recommandations
People often ask me what accommodations I recommaend in Thailand, here are my recommandations in Ayutthaya.
Practical information about Ayutthaya
To come to Ayutthaya, I recommend you to choose the train. It is slightly longer than the minivan (around 2 hours depending on the typ of train) and very cheap in third class which is also the best to enjoy the view thanks to wide open windows. Please note that booking Bangkok - Ayutthaya train tickets online is only possible 48h in advance because the distance is too short and the price too low. You will have to buy your tickets at the railway station before taking the train. Don't worry, you will get tickets. NOTE that from 20th January 2023, long distance trains from Bangkok to Ayutthaya will depart from the new Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station and ordinary trains will depart from Hua Lamphong station.Once arrived at Ayutthaya train station, take the street almost opposite the station. At the end of the street, there is a boat service to cross the river and arrive in the area where most of Ayutthaya guesthouses are. Or if you prefer take one of the tuk-tuks waiting in front of Ayutthaya Railway station.
How to get around in Ayutthaya ?
There are no taxi in Ayutthaya but you have tuk-tuks everywhere. You can hire drivers for severals hours or even for the entire day (the average price is around 200 THB per hour regardless of the number of people) and define your visit program with them. Near the city center's temples, samlows (pedicabs) also offer their services. We recommend you to rent bicycles. Many guesthouses (sometimes for free) and travel agencies rent bikes for 30-40 THB day. This is the most enjoyable way to visit Ayutthaya. There are boats in several places to cross the river and avoid detours via the bridge. There is one down the street from the train station for easy access to the guesthouses area but there are others like the one to go from fortress Phom Phet to Wat Choeng Phanan. Crossing the price 4 THB, 10 THB if you have a bicycle. You can also use GRAB app (similar to UBER but UBER does not operate in Southestern Asia any more) to order a transportation.Festivals in Ayutthaya ?
Here is a list of the main festivals taking place every year in Ayutthaya. I mention their dates as soon as they are official on Thai Festivals page.
Ceremony of World Wai Kru Muay Thai
This festival generally takes place in the month of March
Ayutthaya Aquatic Phansa Festival
This festival generally takes place in the month of July
Ayutthaya Long boat race Festival
This festival generally takes place in the month of June
Ayutthaya Loy Krathong in Ancient City
This festival generally takes place in the month of November
Ayutthaya Former Capital City Loi Krathong Festival
This festival generally takes place in the month of November
Plus d'infos sur Ayutthaya Former Capital City Loi Krathong Festival
Ayutthaya World Heritage and Red Cross Fair
This festival generally takes place in the month of December
Plus d'infos sur Ayutthaya World Heritage and Red Cross Fair
Ayutthaya World Heritage Fair
This festival generally takes place in the month of December
The Glorious of Ayutthaya Fair
This festival generally takes place in the month of December
How to ask in Thai to go to Ayutthaya ?
I want to go to Ayutthaya / Yak paï ti Ayoutaya.Where is Ayutthaya ? / Ayoutaya you ti naï ?
Must-visits in Ayutthaya
Wat Phra Si Sanphet
วัดพระศรีสรรเพชญ์
My opinion :
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
วัดใหญ่ชัยมงคล
My opinion :
Wat Phanan Choeng
วัดพนัญเชิงวรวิหาร
My opinion :
Wat Mahathat
วัดมหาธาตุ
My opinion :
Wat Mongkhon Bophit
วัดมงคลบพิตร
My opinion :
Wat Chai Wattanaram
วัดไชยวัฒนาราม
My opinion :
Wat Lokaya Sutha
วัดโลกยสุธาราม
My opinion :
Ayutthaya Weekend Nigh Market
ถนนคนเดินกรุงศรี
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Wat Phra Ngam
วัดพระงาม
My opinion :
Wat Niwet Thammaprawat
วัดนิเวศธรรมประวัติราชวรวิหาร
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Weather & climate in Ayutthaya
Ayutthaya has a tropical savanna climate. The winters are dry and very hot. Temperatures rise until April, the hottest month of the year with a maximum average temperature of 36 °C. The monsoon season extends from the end of April to October, with heavy rains and temperatures a little more fresh during the day.The rainiest month of the year in Ayutthaya is August.
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