Must-see places in Sukhothai

Things to see and do in Sukhothai

At the end of the page, I have also listed some good tours, excursions and activities you can do in or from Sukhothai. Click here to see them.

Map of sights in Sukhothai

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Must-visit places in Sukhothai

Sukhothai Historical Park

อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์สุโขทัย

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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

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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

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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!

Other places worth visiting in Sukhothai

Wat Saphan Hin

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and its standing Buddha. This is one of the two really interesting temples outside the central area of Sukhothai Historical Park even if compared to Wat Si Chum its interest is much lower.

Wat Chang Lom

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This temple located outside the paying area of Sukhothai historical park and 1.5 km from the main park entrance is interesting for its chedi whose base is surrounded by 32 elephant images. It is just behind the Legendha Hotel.

Making Buddha amulet workshop

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People mainly Sukhothai for its historical park but there are numerous handicrafts workshops in the province. And among is a making Buddha amulet place which teaches the tourists to make them. It is a nice activity and vsitiors will also get other surprises...

Wat Chetuphon

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It is with Wat Chang Lom, the most interesting temple outside the paying areas of Sukhothai Historical Park. Thre you can see 4 large Buddha images in relief. They are damaged and no longer have a head but you will not find such imageswithin the paying areas.

More suggested visits 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.

Tours in Sukhothai and around

Sukhothai Evening Countryside Sunset Tour

Offered in English
Ride a bike in the countryside of Sukhothai, in the middle of rice fields, plantations, and small villages... and sit in front of a superb panorama to contemplate the sunset.
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Historical Park Sunset Bicycle Tour

Offered in English
Visit Sukhothai Historical Park by bike in the afternoon and end up admiring the sunset over its magnificent monuments!
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Sukhothai half day countryside Tour

Offered in English
Explore the country lanes and roads of Sukhothai countryside by bike. You will cross rice fields, plantations, villages, meet the locals...
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Two World Heritage Sites Sukhothai and Si Satchanalai in One Day

Offered in English
Explore the twin city - Sukhothai and Si Satchanalai in one day. This trip will let you discover the meaningful religious beliefs by exploring ancient monuments and doing a workshop inspired by local wisdom.
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Explore Buddhism by Amulet Making in Sukhothai

Offered in English
Phra Phim or Buddist votive tablets are renowned as a kind of Buddhist amulets. In fact, people in the ancient times created these small terracotta images to think of Buddha and his teachings. Let's discover more of Buddhism by making special amulets!
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Tours from Sukhothai

Cycling Sukhothai

Sri Satchanalai Historical Park Bicycle Tour

Visit Si Satchanalai Historical Park from Sukhothai. It is a historic site from the same period, as interesting although much less visited.
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Places to see elsewhere in Thailand

Tha Sadet Market

This local market is the largest and most important in Nong Khai. It’s well worth a stroll, whether you're looking to pick up a few souvenirs or simply want to soak up the atmosphere (rather than for…

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Dhanabadee Ceramic Museum

Lampang is famous for its ceramics, visiting a factory and museum tracing its history and showing the process of fabrication is a must do when you come here. At Dhanabadee Ceramic Museum, they still…

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Bang Bao village

Ban Salak Phet and Ban Rong Than in the southwest of the island and Bang Bao built entirely of wood and on stilts.

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Wat Phra Non

literally translated Temple of the Reclining Buddha. It is true that the 9 meters long statue it houses is superb but the architecture and the fine decoration of the main hall are also very beautiful.

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