The ancient capital "Ayutaya" that the dynasty was opened by King Uthun in 1351 years and flourished for more than 400 years.
Surrounded by the Chao Phraya River and the tributary on every side, the appearance of the dynasty is still left in many ruins and temples.
This time, we are introducing "Ayutaya" which is located in 76 kilometer north from Bangkok and can do sightseeing day trip easily.
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What is "Ayutaya"?
The "Ayutthaya Dynasty" which the King of Wooon came in was known as the most prosperous kingdom in Southeast Asia from 1351 to about 400 years.
The city is dotted with a number of Buddhist relics that still tells about the prosperity and decline of the time, the center of which is registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites as 1991 "Ancient City Ayutaya".
Surrounded by the Chao Phraya River and its tributaries, it prospered as a "city of water" that made good use of the luck of water transportation from ancient times, and has grown to Xinhua in 15 - 17 century Persia and one of Asia's best international cities that trade with Europe.
It is an international city where many foreigners live, and a Japanese city is born.
Like this, "Ayutaya" became the center of commerce and culture, many temples and Buddha statues were made, but in the 1767 year the city and temples have been destroyed by the occupation of the Burmese army (present Myanmar) And the dynasty told the end.
The city has been destroyed and made into ruins, but now precious ruins county is being developed as a historical park, it is partially restored such as a temple and a palace, you can glimpse the glory of the time.
Introduction of "Ayutaya" Temple
At the temple ruins of 'Ayutaya', there is a temple that was built with the same Khmer style architectural law as Cambodian Angkor Wat.
In the big pagoda in the center of the temple, it is the center of the world view in ancient India, representing the mountain of Sumer (SUYAMA), and the surrounding small pagoda seems to express the mountains and the sea surrounding the SMALLE mountain.
Besides, a fishing bell type Sri Lankan style pagoda is also built, the structure with step difference embodies the Buddhist thought, and the remains of the king are buried in the pagoda.
Wat Yai Chai Mongkong
A temple that was built in the 1357 year for the meditation of a student who went back to the beginning by Waton King and returned from Ceylon (present Sri Lanka).
Among them, famous for its 1593m Victory Memorial Tower built in memorial to commemorate the victory with Prince Burma, 21 72 Narrace One King riding the elephant.
By the way, King Rajuan one has taken the hostage of the Burmese army in early childhood, and after learning tactics, battle in the hostage era, returning to Thailand, it produced a Thai national sport "Muay Thai", great It is worshiped in Thailand as a king.
Wat Yai · Chai · Mongkon is a temple which is worth seeing, a large Buddha Buddha is settled, a Buddha statue wrapped in a yellow robe with mainly the pagoda lined up.
- Address: Khlong Suan Phlu Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
- Opening hours: 8: 00 to 17: 00 /
- Prices: 20B
Wat Phra Mahathat
A temple erected by 1374 king in 3 year.
It was a temple that continued construction and restoration until it was destroyed by the Burmese army in 1767 year, although there was a pagoda of height 40m or more, now the foundation of brick remains only.
Wat Phra Mahathat is lined with Buddha statues with heads cut off, but at that time the gold blob was embedded in the head of the statue of Buddha, and in order to take out the gold bullion, the Burmese army head It cut it off.
In this temple tells the horrors of the destruction of the Burmese army, in 1956 year the Thai government Ministry of Education Art Bureau started drilling survey of the site of the pagoda, and found numerous golden Buddha and jewelry etc from underground 17 meters It was a hot topic.
These items are currently being exhibited at the Chao Phraya National Museum.
In addition, it is a must see Buddha head which is famous as a symbol of "Ayutaya", surrounded by the roots of Bodai trees.
It is said that roots of the Bodhi tree are tangled with the cut Buddha head, and it became such a shape with nature.
Since it is a special place, when taking a commemorative photo, please be careful to take a picture so that your head will not be higher than the Buddha head.
Also, it is strictly prohibited to take a picture of your head on a Buddha statue without heads.
- Address: Tha Wasukri Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
- Opening hours: 8: 00 to 18: 00 Open all day light up 19: 00 to 21: 00
- Prices: 50B
Wat Phrasey Sunpet
"Ayutaya" Dynasty Where the King of the first Woolton built the first royal palace.
However, because it was destroyed by a fire, a temple to protect the royal family was built on the site of Ramati Body 2.
In 1491 year, the pagoda of the 3 group for paying the remains of the king and the golden covered Buddha statue, also called the total weight 171kg, was erected but melted by the Burmese army and taken away.
It is now the only Sri Lankan-style pagoda that weathered white, but only 3 group remains, but it is also the model of Bangkok Royal Palace, the most important royal palace in Thailand.
- Address: Amphur Muang, Ayutthaya 13000
- Opening hours: 7: 00 to 18: 00, light up is 19: 00 to 21: 00
- Prices: 50B
In the vicinity of Wat Phra Sisan Pet, there is a facility "Ayutaya Elephant Camp" where you can experience an elephant ride.
In this spot where you can meet elephants, there are courses not only inside the garden, but also riding elephants to near the ruins.
It is a facility that can feed on cucumbers and bananas and enjoy the appearance of cute elephants.
- Address: Thailand, Thanon Pa Thon, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000
- 8: 30: 16: 30
- No regular holiday
Ayutthaya, a World Heritage site that can be reached from Bangkok
How was it?
"Ayutaya" where you can make day trips from Bangkok has a different charm from Bangkok.
Each travel agency sells optional tours that are a set of "Ayutaya" famous temples and elephant ride experiences.
There are plans to go to "Ayutaya" by cruise ship, plan to stop by the Floating Market, and enjoy a nightly lighted temple.
Among them, the light-up plan is popular, and the lighted-up temple shines like a golden diet as if it regained its glorious peak.
Since "Ayutaya" has various ways of enjoying, why not try walking around "Ayutaya" while envisioning the state of prosperity at the time?
