Sukhothai Historical Park

#sukhothai #thailand #buddhism #temple # Sukhothai is home to the first Siamese/Thai civilisation and a trip to the old town makes it a wonderful opportunity for natural sightseeing and cultural experience, in an often ignored destination. Getting There: Best and cheapest way to visit Sukhothai is via rapid train from Bangkok to Phitsanulok which takes 4 hours and cost less than 500 bath. From there you simply need to go to the bus station with daily buses to Sukhothai Old Town for 60bath and 1.5hr. Highlight: The main attraction in Sukhothai old town is the Historical Park, a large ruin complex of the first Siamese civilisation. The park is nicely shaded and the Buddhist and Brahmanist ruins beautifully maintained. It’s possible to rent a bicycle just outside the gate to visit the park. Hotel: I highly recommend staying at Sukhothai Garden Hotel, located right in the middle of the town. Rooms go for ~1,000 bath, and the old couple managing the hotel is very friendly and helpful. Very clean rooms and breakfast is great! Choose an upper floor room for a nice view of mountain at sunset. Food: Sukhothai noodles are a famous dish in Thailand which is possible to find in several franchise outlets in the country. Here however restaurants offer the original version which is very delicious. Visit Jay Hae Sukhothai Noodle to try them Suggestions: -Best tour guide for historical park and Sukhothai culture: Buu Tananya. (IG: buutananya). She speaks perfect English and can suggest best places to appreciate the culture. Highly worth it -Almsgiving in Wat Traphang Tong bridge. Very unique atmosphere the offering of food to monks there. Anyone can join in the ritual.

The park is lit up with many candles and lights, instilling that darkness is not everlasting. A full moon night is a perfect example of the celebration of life at the majestic park. #celebratewithtrip #nationalpark #tripblazers #mytripvlog #urbanexplorer

An evening stroll at Sukhothai Historical Park is all you need to drive your blues away. I have lived here for 7 years and it still amazes me how beautiful and different it is each time I see it. Location : Sukhothai Historical Park, Sukhothai Thailand. #eveningshots #sunset #mytripvlog #urbanexplorer

Getting There - by bus Attractions - architecture Hotels - Food & Restaurants - Shopping - ความงดงามที่หลงเหลือภายในวัดศรีสวาย ที่ตั้งอยู่ในอุทยานแห่งชาติประวัติศาสตร์สุโขทัย ด้วยสถาปัตยกรรมที่โดดเด่นของพระปรางค์ 3 องค์ รูปแบบศิลปลพบุรี ที่ได้รับอิทธิพลมาจากศิลปะขอม มีการประดับปูนปั้นโดยบางส่วนเหมือนลายบนเครื่องถ้วยจีนสมัยราชวงศ์หยวน และจากหลักฐานทางโบราณคดี สันนิษฐานว่า วัดนี้น่าจะสร้างในราวๆพุทธศตวรรษที่ 18 และต่อมามีการบูรณะเพิ่มเติมในสมัยอยุธยา ภายในอุทยานประวัติศาสตร์สุโขทัยพื้นที่กว่า 70 ตร.กม. ได้รับยกย่องให้เป็นเมืองมรดกโลก นักท่องเที่ยวสามารถเช่าปั่นจักรยานเยี่ยมชมได้อย่างเพลิดเพลินภายใน 1 วัน

Getting There - by bus Attractions - Seated Buddha Image with Sukhothai style Hotels - Food & Restaurants - Shopping - พระอจนะ แห่งวัดศรีชุม ฉายา พระพูดได้ เนื่องจากตัวมณฑปได้ทำเป็นอุโมงค์มีบันไดขึ้นไปหลังองค์พระได้ เมื่อมีคนพูดอยู่หลังองค์พระทำให้เกิดเสียงก้องภายในมณฑป จึงเหมือนว่าพระพุทธรูปพูดได้ โดยสมัยสมเด็จพระนเรศวรมหาราชได้พากองทัพมาชุมนุมที่วัดนี้ก่อนไปตีเมืองเชลียง (สวรรคโลก) ได้ออกอุบายให้กำลังใจทหารก่อนไปสู้รบ โดยสั่งการให้ทหารนายหนึ่งขึ้นไปหลังพระ พูดให้กำลังใจทหารก่อนจะออกรบ จึงเป็นที่มาของพระพูดได้ นับแต่นั้นมา พระอจนะ เป็นพระพุทธรูปปางมารวิชัย ความงามแห่งสุโขทัย ช่างเสกสรรค์ให้พระพุทธรูปมีพระพักตร์งดงามแฝงไปด้วยเมตตา ซึ่งเป็นคงความเป็นเอกลักษณ์ของพระพุทธรูปสมัยสุโขทัยอย่างเด่นชัดในมณฑปแห่งนี้

Much further south than all the places mentioned above but technically in the northern part of Thailand, Sukhothai could make a good stop on the way up or down from Chiang Mai. Sukhothai Historical Park is one of the best and largest historic sites in the whole of Thailand and if you’re serious about your exploration, absolutely not to be missed. Sukhothai deserves a day or two of your time, sunrises and sunsets are particularly spectacular. #museumquest#nationalpark#beautifulsunsets#historicculture#naturalwonders#summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

Sukhothai - Thailand: If visiting Sukhothai Historical Park before sunset, you will be surprised with this stunning view. This is one of the ancient sites in Thailand with 6 hours drive from Bangkok or we can just take a flight there. This is one of my memorable trips!

Sukhothai Historical Park is another historical tourist destination that has been acclaimed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is a famous tourist spot in Sukhothai and has many important ancient monuments. It is popular among both Thai and foreign tourists. There are several ways to tour the area, as it is quite extensive and has many points of interest. You can enter by bicycle or electric golf cart to travel around, or take a tram with a guide who will introduce various places along the way. A highlight not to be missed is the Mahathat Temple area, which has many beautiful photo spots. Other points of interest include Wat Sa Si, Wat Saphan Hin, and many others that can be seen on the map. 📍Location: Sukhothai Historical Park, Old City Sub-district, Mueang District, Sukhothai Province 💴Entrance fee: 20 baht for Thais ⏰Opening hours: 08:30-16:30

Sukhothai, the ancient capital of the Thai dynasty, still retains over 200 ancient city ruins to this day, and the entire old city is listed as a World Cultural Heritage site. The quiet old city is very suitable for solo exploration. Accommodation guide, Sukhothai is divided into two main areas, the Ancient City Park area and the New City area. Those who want convenience can stay in the New City area, which is less expensive, while those who want easy access to attractions can stay in the Old City area. Prices start at 100 yuan. Solo travelers can stay in hostels, starting at 20 yuan. Ancient City Tour Guide, recommended route: Ancient City Walls - Mahathat Temple - Temple Palace (PHA DAENG) - Wat Si Sawai - Wat Sa Si The ancient city walls were built during the Sukhothai Dynasty, with a rectangular layout divided into three layers, constructed in three different periods. Approximately 1800 meters long and 1600 meters wide, the walls served as a defensive barrier that has helped preserve the city's youth. Mahathat Temple Mahathat Temple is located in the center of the park and was also the center of the Sukhothai capital. A central Buddha is surrounded by stupas and four 9-meter standing Buddhas. The lotus-shaped stupa spire design is a traditional Sukhothai art style. Wat Si Sawai Wat Si Sawai is located to the south of Mahathat Temple, featuring Khmer-style stupa architecture, with three independent stupas remaining, as well as elements of Hindu architecture. Wat Sa Si Wat Sa Si is located to the northwest of Mahathat Temple, boasting bell-shaped stupa architecture, and is known for its Sukhothai-Sri Lanka bell tower beauty. A combined ticket for the temples costs 20 yuan. Transportation guide, Sukhothai Historical Park is located in the center of Sukhothai Old City, about 20 minutes from the New City area and approximately 15 minutes from the bus terminal. Travelers can take a tutu car. You can rent a bicycle to tour the Historical Park, which costs 6 yuan per day. Food guide, opposite Sukhothai Park there is a local market, where local snacks and delicacies converge. The average cost per person starts at 10 yuan.

To the east of the ancient city of Sukhothai, there is a Gold Pool Temple (Wat Tra Phang Thong) located in the middle of a large lotus pond. There is a small bridge on the pond leading to the temple, which is the birthplace of the Thai Water Lantern Festival and also supplies water to Sukhothai City. Inside the temple, there is a relic of a Sri Lankan-style red clay stupa, and a scripture hall, which contains a rubbing of the Buddha's footprint created by the Thai king in 1390. There are quite a few coins on the Buddha's footprint. Some can even stand up, probably symbolizing good luck.

📍Sukhothai Historical Park, the first kingdom of Thailand. More than 700 years ago, this was once the ancient capital of the Sukhothai Kingdom. In the early 13th century, Sukhothai broke away from the rule of the Khmer Empire and established the first Thai dynasty, witnessing the birth of the Thai language. The devout king established countless Buddha statues and temples. On the scattered and dilapidated pedestals and Buddha statues, I saw the former glory of this dynasty. Cultural relics are a silent history.

Chiang Mai has many temples, but my favorite is still the Wat Phra Singh. Leaving Chiang Mai, I took the 12:50 bus to Sukhothai to see the historical sites. The journey takes 5 hours and the ticket costs 324 Thai baht. I will stay in Sukhothai tonight and then go to Phitsanulok. After driving for an hour and a half, the bus suddenly stopped in the Ge Ka district of Nan Province, and we changed to another bus because the first one broke down. Now I am on the second bus with a group of white girls. We arrived in the Sukhothai Historical Park at night, which is very close to the Sukhothai Old City.