Top Things to do in Ayutthaya Province
Top 10 Historic Sites in Ayutthaya Province, Ayutthaya Province
Discover the best top things to do in Ayutthaya Province, Thailand including Historic City of Ayutthaya, Phra Thinang Aisawan Thiphta-Art, Wat Mahathat, Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon, Wat Maheyong, Wat Borom Puttharam, Prasat Nakhon Luang, Ayutthaya Historical Park, Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam), Phra Thinang Wehart Chamrun.
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1. Historic City of Ayutthaya
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4.5 based on 5,269 reviews
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ayutthaya Historical Park incorporates over a dozen ancient temple sites.
Reviewed By 19752011
Ancient capital of Thailand, an hour and half north of Bangkok,five- six centuries old monuments and temples spread across a three square km Historic City, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site..one would feel he/she boarded a time machine and stepped into a bygone era..it is beautiful, it is aesthetic, it is history and it is a story of sweat and, often, blood !!
2. Phra Thinang Aisawan Thiphta-Art
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4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By PERRYMERLIN - San Diego, United States
An absolutely stunning building In the middle of a small lake in the middle of the Palace grounds. Some call it a dressing room for coronation ceremonies and others a guest building or waiting area to to the king. Either way it's very pretty and a great back drop for great pictures.
3. Wat Mahathat
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4.5 based on 3,247 reviews
Reviewed By PerryB137 - Hong Kong, China
This was a particularly interesting Wat at which to take photos and pore through one's guidebooks in order to reconstruct the fascinating history of both the ruins and the extant structures.
4. Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon
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4.5 based on 1,393 reviews
Reviewed By hooman1020 - Tehran, Iran
In my opinion, Wat Yai Chai Mongkon (Mongkhol) is the most thriving and loveliest spot in Ayutthaya. I call this spot “Heart of Ayutthaya”. Wat yai chai mongkhon was constructed in 1357 A.D by U-Thong , to accommodate the monks. This monastery was named "Wat Pakaew". After King Naresuan victory over Burmese in 1592 and constructing a new large chedi (pagoda) by him, the temple became known as Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon "Great Monastery of Auspicious Victory". Ordination hall was constructed in the reign of King Naresuan for religious adoration and royal meditation. The temple and monastery have their rear sections extended through the gallery. Many Buddha images are lined up outside the gallery. There’s a staircase in the main building that allows you to go up and watch the panoramic landscape from above. The original reclining Buddha statue was constructed by King Naresuan. The statue seen today is a replica that was made in the 1960s. Today most of the Buddha images that can be seen in the temple are relatively modern. This temple unlike many of the other ancient sites in Ayutthaya, is still an active temple where monks reside. Thai people visit this Wat to pay respects to Buddha & King Naresuan. The statues of roosters & fighting cocks which have been left in King Naresuan’s honor represent the king’s own fighting spirit and bravery. Besides many wonderful Buddhist religious art works and an incredible sense of serenity and calm, there's a nice Thai market which provides eatables and fresh drinks and souvenirs in a reasonable price. Also there's a parking lot that allows you to park your car easily. If you want to visit only one temple in Ayutthaya, I suggest you Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon !
5. Wat Maheyong
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4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By melkeet - Ipoh, Malaysia
Wat Maheyong is located about 5 Km from Wat MahaThat. There is an entrance ticket here, but you can use your combi 220 Baht ticket, if you have bought it earlier. There are sign boards, illustrating on its history and significance. The Wat was not crowded as it is off the main tourist circuit. There is a long walkway leading to the exhibits. The exhibits here are the Chedi, and the ordination hall. The Chedi's platform is supported by 80 sculpted elephants. There is ample greenery around. There is a monastery and retreat centre here and discreet dressing is needed. The place bounds to be hot, therefore carry a hat, sun lotion and water. We spend about 1 hour here. You will need, to have your own transport, otherwise you’ll be stranded here. For us, the trip was worth the effort
6. Wat Borom Puttharam
7. Prasat Nakhon Luang
8. Ayutthaya Historical Park
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By 434pennyf - Auckland, New Zealand
I always feel privileged to step back in time and walk the landscape of a historical site. Founded in 1351, these UNESCO protected historical city ruins were a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. In my opinion these ruins rival the Roman Forum in terms of historical significance and preservation, and are well worth a visit. The ruins at Ayutthaya are spread all around the modern settlement - you can be driving down the main road to the mall and pass ancient tombs. We paid to visit the Auytthaya Historical Park, which is an ancient walled temple and tomb area, as this was much better than trying to peer over the wall. Yes, it costs more if you are a foreigner, but as a guest in another country I’m happy to pay for the privilege. We had a car, but there are also bikes for rent and tuk tuk guides for hire. The Historical Park is adjacent to another park area where there are elephants available to ride. It’s sad to see other tourists still doing this. While it does provide some employment, I’m not convinced it’s actually good for the elephants. Go to Koh Chang and take them for a swim instead.
9. Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam)
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4.0 based on 812 reviews
Reviewed By CKF
We approached this reclining Buddha on foot, from behind, and wow! We could not believe how huge it was, and that there was almost no one there! It's a bit of a farther walk from Wat Mahathat, but so worth it! It is worth the effort, as you may have Buddha all to yourself. There are several snack and souvenir stands nearby. Enjoy!
10. Phra Thinang Wehart Chamrun
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4.0 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By vipina776 - Lucknow, India
Situated in Ayutthaya , it's a tower along the lake side . With greenery all over and birds chirping in , very peaceful
