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Top Things to do in Thailand
10 Historic Walking Areas in Thailand That You Shouldn't Miss
Coordinates: 15°24′N 101°18′E / 15.4°N 101.3°E / 15.4; 101.3
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1. Sam Cave (Tham Sam Rock Art)
2. Wat Phrathat Si Don Kham
3. Wat Phra Kaeo
4. Phanom Rung Historical Park (Prasat Hin Phanom Rung)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 360 reviews
This historical park contains some of the country's most extensive Khmer ruins.
Reviewed By stevebG6121BX - London, United Kingdom
Together with 25 other Anglo Thai Society members, my wife and myself visited the Phanom Rung Historical Park’ yesterday afternoon. Fortunately the very well maintained and preserved site was relatively empty (probably a bi-product of the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak) and we were able to enjoy a very pleasant couple of hours looking around the many relics at our leisure. Our visit had started with a 10-15 walk upto the site on the road before departing on the attractive rear walkway to the car park. The latter is quite steep in places and not suitable for the less able - indeed,two members of our group had the good sense to return to our original starting point. It also offers the opportunity to see some of the many (Thailand has more than a 1,000 different species) local birdlife. All in all, it was a most enjoyable visit - one I would certainly encourage others to replicate.
5. Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre and Memorial Walking Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,364 reviews
A memorial dedicated to the Asian labourers and Allied prisoners of war who suffered and died constructing and maintaining the Burma-Thailand railway during WW II. Note: The Centre has resumed its operations since 25th September 2020 with hygienic and COVID-19 precautionary measures applied. For more detail please visit our official website.
Reviewed By helenls_hels - Perth, Australia
What a great place and so well maintained by the Australian government. Easy to get to (bit of a trek from Kanchanaburi) and quite interesting. The day we went was a holiday so the Interpretive Centre was closed, but you could still do the walking trail. I would highly recommend people visit the Thai Burma Railway Museum to get a good overview of the war efforts in this area and the atrocities that occurred during this period, it gives some good background before you visit Hellfire Pass. Stunning place to visit and a very well maintained and respectable memorial to all those who served here
6. Wat Chaiwatthanaram
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,199 reviews
Considered one of the most imposing ancient Buddhist monasteries, this religious site was established by King Prasatthong in 1630 A.D. in homage to his mother.
Reviewed By hooman1020 - Tehran, Iran
Wat Chaiwatthanaram is a stunning Buddhist temple in the city of Ayutthaya, on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, south west of the old city of Ayutthaya. The temple was constructed in 1630 (By Prasat Thong). The temple's name means "the Temple of long reign and glorious era". The royal temple was used for performing religious ceremonies. The wonderfully designed temple has architectural influences from both Hinduism & Buddhism, featuring detailed edifices, towers and extensive carvings. It has a central 35m high prang in Khmer style with four smaller prangs. The whole construction stands on a vast rectangular platform. Along the outside wall, there were many one-sized sitting Buddha statues in a row. Although Wat Chaiwatthanaram is located outside Ayutthaya Island and it is not a part of the "UNESCO World Heritage Site", but it is one of Ayutthaya's best known temples. It is a large compound part of Ayutthaya which can be reached by road or by boat. This temple was opened to public in 1992. I recommend you to go there and visit one of the most amazing temples of Ayutthaya. Some temples in the city center are crowded and noisy but this one is not so, Instead it has a calm & quiet atmosphere. Besides a pleasant feeling exists here that comes from visiting tall towers that have survived during the centuries!
7. The Upper Terrace
8. Wat Ratchaburana (Temple of the Royal Restoration)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 293 reviews
Reviewed By jelinicivana - London, United Kingdom
I know there are so many different, beautiful temples all around Ayutthaya, but this one is my favourite. The temple complex is huge and you can easily spend couple of hours strolling around and climbing different bits of the temple (please make sure you NEVER climb onto parts that are exempt from climbing or sitting!). There are many great photo opportunities so I would suggest going early morning or late afternoon when the crowds are smaller and the light is pretty.
9. Mon Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 355 reviews
It is the longest wooden bridge in Thailand and it was built for comfortable transportation of people living in Sangkhlaburi and Mon Villagers. Nowadays the bridge is closed for vehicles but you can still walk over the wooden bridge. The bridge is a popular place to see an unforgettable sunset or sunrise at the dam. You also can take a bath like the Mon kids.
Reviewed By Don_Muang
This photogenic pedestrian bridge is the longest wooden bridge in Thailand. It connects Sangkhla Buri to the Mon Hilltribe Village. It is in use everyday and regularly maintained. We visited at New Year 2020, so there were many people giving food to Buddhist monks early morning on January 1st. It is really worth the trip to see it!
10. Muangboran (Ancient City)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 301 reviews
Reviewed By b0ydu - Los Angeles, United States
A huge park with miniature landmarks and architecture of all the regions of Thailand. With the admission fee, you can add either bicycle rental, golf card rental, or a permit for your own car. You can also add headphones and audio rental as well. The place is beautifully kept, with clean coffeeshops and bathrooms, and a few shops selling souvenirs. We ended up buying most of our gifts for friends and family here!
