Around Ayutthaya Thailand Nov 2025 скачать в хорошем качестве

Around Ayutthaya Thailand Nov 2025

Ayutthaya Historical Park (อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์พระนครศรีอยุธยา) Former capital of the Kingdom of Siam (1350–1767), one of the most impressive ancient ruin cities in Southeast Asia. UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991. Quick Facts (2025) Founded: 1350 by King U-Thong Destroyed: 1767 by Burmese army Size of historical park: ~715 hectares (central island + surrounding areas) Distance from Bangkok: 75–80 km north (1–1.5 h by car, 1.5–2 h by train) Best time to visit: November–February (cooler); early morning or late afternoon to avoid heat Must-See Temples & Ruins (Top 10) Wat Mahathat – Famous for the Buddha head in tree roots Wat Phra Si Sanphet – Former royal temple, three large chedis (model for Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok) Wat Ratchaburana – Beautiful prang, crypt with original murals Wat Chaiwatthanaram – Stunning riverside Khmer-style temple (best at sunset) Wat Lokayasutharam – Giant 37 m reclining Buddha Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon – Huge chedi you can climb, lots of Buddha statues Wat Phanan Choeng – Active temple with giant sitting Buddha (19 m), very popular with Chinese-Thai visitors Wat Na Phra Meru (outside island) – Intact Buddha that survived the Burmese cannon fire Ayutthaya Floating Market (modern but fun for food & photos) Bang Pa-In Summer Palace (25 km south) – Beautiful royal gardens & European/Thai/Chinese buildings (often combined in 1-day tours)