Places to visit in Ayutthaya

Must-visits in Ayutthaya

Wat Phra Si Sanphet

วัดพระศรีสรรเพชญ์

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My opinion :

the most visited temple in Ayuthaya, three chedis perfectly preserved make this wat very unique.

Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon

วัดใหญ่ชัยมงคล

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My opinion :

perfectly restored, a very beautiful temple with two large Buddhas on each side of the big chedi and a reclyning Buddha a little further. Around the main building a square with buddhas statues. It is better to visit it early in the morning around 8:30-9:00, there are very few visitors and you will practically have the temple for you alone.

Wat Phanan Choeng

วัดพนัญเชิงวรวิหาร

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My opinion :

Temple on the outskirts of the city, it has a huge golden Buddha sitting

Wat Mahathat

วัดมหาธาตุ

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My opinion :

very ruined especially interesting for its Buddha head trapped in the roots of a tree

Wat Mongkhon Bophit

วัดมงคลบพิตร

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My opinion :

close to the Wat Phra Si Sanphet, it houses a huge bronze Buddha.

Wat Chai Wattanaram

วัดไชยวัฒนาราม

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My opinion :

Khmer-style temple outside the city. It can be accessed by longtail (boat) from the Chankasem Palace Pier.

Wat Lokaya Sutha

วัดโลกยสุธาราม

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My opinion :

and its reclining Buddha

Ayutthaya Weekend Nigh Market

ถนนคนเดินกรุงศรี

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My opinion :

This night market offers a very nice decor and a pleasant atmosphere. It is held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings in the heart of the city near the most famous historical temples of Ayutthaya. This is particularly a place that I recommend for dinner and discover the local cuisine.

Wat Phra Ngam

วัดพระงาม

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My opinion :

This small temple is very rarely mentioned in guide books but its ''Gate of Time'', a ruined arch in the roots of a tree, is probably one of the most photogenic places n Ayutthaya. I let you judge by looking at my pictures and decide if you want to go or not.

Other places to visit in Ayutthaya

Wat Woratcheta Ram

Wat Phu Khao Thong

Wat Na Phra Meru

Wat Ratchaburana

Wat Muang (Ang Thong)

Ayutthaya Floating Market

Wat Thammikarat

Wat Sam Wihaan

Elephant Kraal

Wat Putthai Sawan

Bang Pa-In Palace

Prasat Nakhon Luang

from December to March, Lake Nong Han Kumphawapi about fifty kilometers from Udon Thani is covered with pink lotus flowers. A very photogenic and romantic scenery you can enjoy by hiring a boat.

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On the hills, it offers the most beautiful and the most famous view over Koh Phi Phi island. You have to go up there if you want to tkae THE picture of Koh Phi Phi or a selfy that will make your...

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and its many buildings with gilding and refined decorations. No entry after 15:30 is possible. Try schedule the visit in the morning to be sure.

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This trail in the mountains about forty kilometers from Krabi offers one of the most beautiful panoramas in Thailand. The 3.7 kilometers long climb is quite physical but the view at the summit is...

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