Ayutthaya: Echoes of Time
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Ayutthaya: Echoes of Time

Buddha statues at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon a Buddhist temple in Ayutthaya, Thailand

A short train ride from Bangkok transports you to Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former capital of Siam. Wat Mahathat’s iconic Buddha head in banyan roots and the grandeur of Wat Phra Si Sanphet whisper tales of ancient glory.

Flowers at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon a Buddhist temple in Ayutthaya, Thailand

Bicycling through the Historical Park unveils moss-covered temples frozen in time, while the Chao Sam Phraya National Museum unravels Ayutthaya’s rich history. As the sun sets on the Chao Phraya River, the silhouettes of ancient temples bid a poignant farewell to a day steeped in Thailand’s enduring spirit.

Buddha statue Luang Pho Tho at Wat Phanan Choeng a Buddhist temple in the city of Ayutthaya, Thailand
The Wat Phra Sri Sanphet was the most important temple in the Ayutthaya Kingdom, Thailand

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