Visit Ayutthaya
- Nature, Adventure & Sport
- River
- Essential
Ayutthaya: How to get there?
90 minutes from Bangkok by bus
Ayutthaya: See when to go?
From November through February
Ayutthaya: For how long?
One day
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Ayutthaya Holidays
Ayutthaya was the second historic capital of Thailand, then known as the Kingdome of Siam. The city was founded in 1350 and today still houses the remains of ancient temples.
Ayutthaya: What to see nearby?
What our travellers think of their stay
The ancient capital of the kingdom of Siam, Ayutthaya Historical Park has been registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991.
My suggestion
The main sites are concentrated in the same area, so you can rent a bike to get from each one to the next.
Ayutthaya is a city listed as UNESCO World Heritage located one and a half hours from Thailand's capital.
My suggestion
Get to the main sites early in the morning to avoid groups of tourists.
Ayutthaya was the second historic capital of Thailand, then known as the Kingdome of Siam. The city was founded in 1350 and today still houses the remains of ancient temples.
My suggestion
When you’ve visited the temples on terra firma, I would advise you to take an evening boat trip on the river which encircles the city. You will see be able to see other religious buildings, including a huge gilded Buddha.
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