20 things to do in Ayutthaya - Food, Temples and So Much More - Thailand 2023 скачать в хорошем качестве

20 things to do in Ayutthaya - Food, Temples and So Much More - Thailand 2023

The Ayutthaya Kingdom was founded in 1351 by King Ramathibodi I, also known as U-Thong. It was the second Thai empire, after Sukhothai. At the height of its power, Ayutthaya was one of the world’s largest and wealthiest cities with over a million inhabitants. The city was built on an island surrounded by three rivers, The Chao Phraya, the Pa Sak and the Lopburi river that served as a natural barrier against invaders. Ayutthaya was connected to the Gulf of Siam about 100 kilometers South by the Chao Phraya river. A number of palaces and many imposing temples were built. Architecture and art were influenced by neighboring empires as Sukhothai and Angkor, as well as China, Japan and several European countries. One of the most clear examples of foreign influence is the large Angkor style prangs like the ones of the Wat Ratchaburana and the Wat Chaiwatthanaram. During the over four centuries of its existence many wars were fought with rival Kingdoms as Sukhothai, Burma and Angkor. In 1431 Ayutthaya invaded Angkor ending the Khmer empire that had dominated much of South East Asia for centuries. Finally the Ayutthaya Kingdom ended in 1767 when the Burmese invaded and destroyed the city. The city was not rebuild; instead the Thais moved their capital further South to Thonburi. It took until the end of the 1960’s when the Thai Fine Arts Department began with the restoration works in Ayutthaya. Today a number of temples have been restored that give a good impression of the Kingdom’s wealth. In 1991 the historical park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are many things to see and due in Ayutthaya. It’s a short trip by train or car from Bangkok and a must see. There are so many other things to do in the former capital and these are just a few of what is available. Enjoy the video! You can also see my videos on Rumble, Bitchute, Odysee and Subscribe Star. If you have any questions or comments and wish to contact me directly I can be reached by email at [email protected] https://www.bitchute.com/channel/pYUe... https://odysee.com/$/latest/@EndlessJ... https://rumble.com/c/EndlessJourney https://www.subscribestar.com/endless... Follow me on Twitter @AEndlessJourney #endlessjourney #travel #thailand