Ayutthaya or Ayothaya , The ancient city of Ayutthaya, or Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, The Thai capital for 417 years, is one of Thailands major tourist attractions. Many ancient ruins and art works can be seen in a city that was founded in 1350 by King U - Thong when the Thais were forced southwards by northern neighbours. During the period of Ayutthaya being the Thai capital, 33 kings of different dynasties ruled the kingdom until it was sacked by the Burmese in 1767.
Ayutthaya is 80 kilometres north of Bangkok and boasts numerous magnificent ruins. Such ruins indicate that Ayutthaya was one of Indo - Chinas most prosperous cities. Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park, a vast stretch of historical site in the heart of Ayutthaya city, has been included in UNESCOs list of world heritage since 13 December, 1991.
Full Itinerary of Ayutthaya One Day Tour by Road
06.30 hrs. Pick up from Hotel in Bangkok and departure from Bangkok to Ayuthaya with visit the highlights of Ayutthaya;
- Bang Pa-in Palace :
Originally, there was a riverine island. When Prasat Thong became the Ayuttaya king (1630-1655), . The palace contains five important buildings as follow;
Phra Thinang Aisawan Thippa-at, Thai design castle pavilion stands in the middle of the lake.
Phra Thinang Warophat Phiman, occupies the original site of the Pavilion built during King Mongkuts reign. It was two storied. One used as the Kings apartment, the other as a reception hall.
Phra Thinang Uthayan Phumisathian, was almost totally destroyed by fire in 1938. Formerly used as a highwater season residence, only a few bricks remain.
Phra Thinang Wehat Chamrun, is a Chinese-style building where the court generally resided during the rainy and cool seasons.
Phra Thinang Withun Thatsana, is an observatory standing on a small island between Phra Thinang Uthayan and Phra Thinang Wehat Chamrun from which a commanding view of surrounding countryside.
- Wat Yai Chaimongkol : This temple is also called Wat Chao Phraya Thai It was built By King U-Thong in 1357 for meditation.
- Wat Phra Si Sanphet : This is the most important temple within the Royal Palace compound and corresponds to The Emerald Buddha Temple in Bangkoks Grand Palace.
12.00 Hrs. Lunch at Local Restaurant
- Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit : The principal Buddha image is one of Thailands largest bronze Images. Many small Buddha were also discovered. The Wiharn was destroyed when the Burmese sacked Ayuttaya in 1767 and was rebuilt in 1956 in its original style,
17.00 Hrs. Arrival Bangkok.
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