BLOG # 8 Well come to Ayutthaya, Thailand

                      

Welcome to Ayutthaya,Thailand . 

Do you love to travels? I believe that everyone likes to visit the most beautiful tourist attraction. Today I am really glade to presents some the beautiful heritage places  of my country that why I so proud to be Thai. If you would like more don't hesitates to visits Thailand  

Ayutthaya

The ancient city of Ayutthaya, or Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, The Thai capital for 417 years, is one of Thailand's 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 76 kilometers north of Bangkok and boasts numerous magnificent ruins. Such ruins indicate that Ayutthaya was one of Indo - China's most prosperous cities. Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya a Historical Park, a vast stretch of historical site in the heart of Ayutthaya city, has been included in UNESCO's list of world heritage since 13 December, 1991.

Ayutthaya covers 2,556 square kilometers, and is administratively divided into 16 districts (Amphoes). It is conveniently accessible due to good roads and a short distance from Bangkok.

 Ayutthaya has become synonymous with temple ruins and historical sites. Most visitors head over to Ayutthaya Historical Park located in the centre of the inner city for a comprehensive overview of its history and past glory. When surrounded by these ruins, it’s not difficult to imagine the grandeur that once was the kingdom of Ayutthaya.

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Ayutthaya Historical Park comprises four temples – Wat Phra Ram, Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Wat Mahathat, Wat Ratchaburana – the Royal Palace and Wiharn Phra Mongkol Bophit. Outside of the historical park, the sites are randomly peppered along the west, south and eastern parts of the outer island.

Many of the archaeological finds from the ruin sites around Ayutthaya are exhibited at Chao Sam Phraya National Museum, so this is a good place to visit if you are interested to learn more about Ayutthaya’s heritage.

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Wat Phanunchoeng Existing well before King U-Thong founded the Ayutthaya Kingdom, the temple houses a revered Buddha image dating back to 1324 and an ornate Chinese shrine dedicated to an Ayodhya Queen. This area used to be occupied by Chinese merchants, who transformed it into a lively commercial area with goods from China, including gold, porcelain and Chinese silk.

The temple contains a large bronze Buddha image – the oldest in Ayutthaya – built in 1325. Walk around the main chapel to the riverside and pay respect to the Queen at the Chinese shrine. It is widely believed that the queen will fulfill a wish of those in search of a soul-mate.

Elephant rides around the ruins

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Getting to Ayutthayta 

by bus Direct air - conditioned buses leave Bangkok every half an hour from the and the Northern bus terminal on Phaholyothin Road. (Tel. 537-8055-6) starting 05.30 A.M. until 07.20 P.M.

And non air-conditioned buses (Tel. 272-5761-5 ext. 117) leave for Bang Pa-In, Bang Sai, and Ayutthaya many times daily from 05.30-19.20 hrs.

BY Car
Take Highway No. 1 (Phahonyothin Road.) then take Highway No. 32 to Ayutthaya.

Take Highway No. 304 (Chaeng – Watthna Road.) or take Highway No. 302 (Ngamwongwan Road.) ; turn righ to Highway No. 306 (Tiwanon Road.), then take Highway No. 3111 (Pathum Thani – Samkhok – Sena) and turn right at Amphoe Sena to Highway No. 3263

Take Highway No. 306 (Bangkok – Nonthaburi – Pathum Thani Road.) then take Highway No. 347

By Van - Trip to Ayutthaya3500 Bht / a half day trip inclusive of gasoline and a driver (no local guide), contact: Thai Tour Info Co., Ltd: +662 1641001-6 or email: sales@thai-tour.info

TRANSPORTATION IN AYUTTHAYAMini-buses can be taken from the railway station into the city. Hiring a mini-bus within Ayutthaya costs between 250 and 300 baht/day. For travelling between Ayutthaya and Bang Pa-In, mini-buses regularly leave Chao Prom Market, Chao Prom Road. Starting from 06.30. The fare is about 30 Baht. The trip take fifty minutes.

BOAT TRIPS TO AYUTTHAYA & BANG PA-INThere are no public boats going to Ayutthaya. However, there are several companies that organize excursions to Ayutthaya and bang Pa-In. For further information please contact River Sun Cruise: the tour operator of 1-day trip Bangkok to Ayutthaya, starting from central Bangkok.