พระนครศรีอยุธยา Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
was founded by King Ramathibodi I of the U-
Thong Dynasty in 1350 and remained as the capital of Siam until 1767 when the Burmese invaded Ayutthaya and burned it to the ground. The capital was then moved 90km south to Thonburi (later Bangkok) on the bank of Chao Phraya river. The Ayutthaya Historical Park is recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1991
was founded by King Ramathibodi I of the U-
Thong Dynasty in 1350 and remained as the capital of Siam until 1767 when the Burmese invaded Ayutthaya and burned it to the ground. The capital was then moved 90km south to Thonburi (later Bangkok) on the bank of Chao Phraya river. The Ayutthaya Historical Park is recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1991
<<<The Sun was burning hot, even the Buddha needs an umbrella.
Temperature can easily reach 38 degree Celcius during the hot season from March to May
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The important ruins includes Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Wat Mongkhon Bophit, Wat Na Phra Meru, Wat Thammikarat, Wat Ratburana and Wat Phra Mahathat
<<<This historical park is surrounded by a mout dating from the 14th century and the best way to explore the site is on a bike which can be rented for 30B per day.
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Japanese tourists taking a ride on the trained elephants. Upon seeing these elephants, i felt that i gad travelled back in time, to the hey days of the Ayutthaya Kingdom where it is a prosperous city with trader ships from all over the world sailing up the Chao Phraya river from the Gulf of Thailand
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One of the advantage of backpacking trip is that i can decide on how much time i wish to spend in one location, and takes in the scenery and sight at my own pace, that's why i don't see the point of paying more money and having to rush up and down the tour bus following other's schedule ?
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