Historical Ayutthaya near Bangkok
There is a interesting and historical town called Ayutthaya near Bangkok ... you can go in cab as it is around 65KM from DMK Airport.
I stayed in a fabulous hotel called Sala Ayutthaya .. which is located along the banks of River Chao Phraya and oppsite to the famous Wat Phutthaisawan.
Because of the great location and boutique property, the stay is little expensive but worth it considering the great room, decor and fashionable bath facility. The stay could cost you around 260 SGD for 2 days based on demand and season.
History
Kingdom was very popular and had amazing trading connection with neighbouring countries. It was one the well established, connected rule between 1350 to 1750s. They were trading with Chinese, vietnamese, Indians and later with French, English and Dutch. The ruins of today present us to the great history and opportunity to understand and explore. This is one of the UNESCO heritage sites.
Tour
We took a car from Bangkok and it was comfortable for us to explore the ruins. We started the day at Wat Phra Sri Sanphet & Wat Phra Ram one of the holiest temple. Place and the ruins present us a great site of empire constructed between 1350 to 1450.
The three Chedis which are left now are wonderful. The whote site will take around 60-85 min to walk around and explore. I liked walking aroud Wat Chaiwatthanaram. You can climb to the top and enjoy the view also. I was told that this place is best suited to see sun set.
You can walk or hire bicycle to move around as they are not far away from each other.
I felt very odd at Wat Phra Mahathat where Buddha's head entwined in the roots of the banyan tree so much and I forgot to click the picture !
There are some entry fee and parking fee collected everywhere and they are affordable.
How many days: I would say around 2 days, first day for river side dinner after checking in by afternoon, roam around next day and enjoy the sunset. Take some good sleep and enjoy little bit of reflxology or SPA before returning to Bangkok after lunch.
I stayed in a fabulous hotel called Sala Ayutthaya .. which is located along the banks of River Chao Phraya and oppsite to the famous Wat Phutthaisawan.
Because of the great location and boutique property, the stay is little expensive but worth it considering the great room, decor and fashionable bath facility. The stay could cost you around 260 SGD for 2 days based on demand and season.
History
Kingdom was very popular and had amazing trading connection with neighbouring countries. It was one the well established, connected rule between 1350 to 1750s. They were trading with Chinese, vietnamese, Indians and later with French, English and Dutch. The ruins of today present us to the great history and opportunity to understand and explore. This is one of the UNESCO heritage sites.
Tour
We took a car from Bangkok and it was comfortable for us to explore the ruins. We started the day at Wat Phra Sri Sanphet & Wat Phra Ram one of the holiest temple. Place and the ruins present us a great site of empire constructed between 1350 to 1450.
You can walk or hire bicycle to move around as they are not far away from each other.
I felt very odd at Wat Phra Mahathat where Buddha's head entwined in the roots of the banyan tree so much and I forgot to click the picture !
There are some entry fee and parking fee collected everywhere and they are affordable.
How many days: I would say around 2 days, first day for river side dinner after checking in by afternoon, roam around next day and enjoy the sunset. Take some good sleep and enjoy little bit of reflxology or SPA before returning to Bangkok after lunch.
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