To see in Sukhothai

What to see in Sukhothai

Sukhothai is THE number one destination for who wants to visit and discover Thailand history. Its Historical Park consists of remains of temples that are the pride of the thai Kingdom. We especially liked Wat Si Chum and its gigantic sitting Buddha.

Must-visits in Sukhothai

Sukhothai Historical Park

อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์สุโขทัย

My opinion :

is one of the prides of the country. By feet or by bicycle (rentals at the entrance), you will discover the remains of the past of this city that dominated the thai kingdom for nearly two centuries. Decks, altars, bas-reliefs, chedis, columns and above all the great stone Buddhas, it is like a living postcard. Most temples are grouped in the park but one of them are a little outside. Wat Chum for instance that includes a massive sitting Buddha is highly recommended.

Si Satchanalai Historical Park

อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์ศรีสัชนาลัย

My opinion :

About sixty kilometers from Sukothai, in a little less designed nature, it houses the ruins of the same kind that the one in Sukhothai but less numerous.

Wat Si Chum

วัดศรีชุม

My opinion :

and its huge stone sitting Buddha. This temple is not in the center of Sukhothai Historical Park and is therefore sometimes overlooked by visitors and they really miss something!

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Other places to visit in Sukhothai

Wat Saphan Hin

Wat Chang Lom

Making Buddha amulet workshop

Wat Chetuphon

Other visits suggestions in Sukhothai

Boon Lotts Elephant Sanctuary
a true haven for elephants and tourists eager to discover them, you can sleep there.

The National Museum of Sawankhaworanayok
38 km in the North of Sukhothai, the museum presents the art of different periods and sculptural potteries.
Open from Wednesday to Sunday from 8:30 to 16:00 except during school holidays . For more information: 055 64 15 71.

Ramkhamhaeng National Museum
With its collection of photographs taken during the restoration of the temple, it can be a good introduction to the visit of the historical park.

Places to see elsewhere in Thailand

Sunday Walking Street

This big night market takes place every Sunday night in the center of Chiang Mai including food stands in two temples. A popular ambience. We really suggest you to go even if you will not be alone !

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Pai Big Buddha

This large white Buddha is very recent, it is located on a hill overlooking the Wat Phra That Mae Yen which is already somewhat high. The visit is interesting for the Big Buddha certainly but also...

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Wat Phra Si Sanphet

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

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Phra Chudadhuj Palace

Royal summer palace of King Rama V that included the Vimanmek Palace that was moved to Bangkok

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