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Things To Do: Wat Phra Si Sanphet
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  • Updated by volopolo on Aug 22, 2009
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  • Wat Phra Si Sanphet

    Located at the southern fringe of the Royal Palace of Ayutthaya. One of the largest monument in Ayutthaya.



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    Name: Wat Phra Si Sanphet
    Attraction Type: Wat - Temple, Ancient Monument
    Province: Ayutthaya
    Location: Central Thailand
    Pictures in the web: Wat Phra Si Sanphet
    Last Visit: September 2007



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    Address: Ayutthaya
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    Things To Do: Wat Lokayasuttharam
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  • Updated by volopolo on Aug 22, 2009
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  • Wat Lokayasuttharam

    The main feature of the temple is its huge reclining Buddha image. The length is variously reported as between 28 meter and 37 meter.



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    Name: Wat Lokayasuttharam
    Province: Ayutthaya
    Location: Central Thailand
    Pictures in the web: Wat Lokayasuttharam



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    First Photo: The reclining Buddha image
    Second Photo: Wat Lokayasuttharam
    Third Photo: The reclining Buddha image
    Forth Photo: The reclining Buddha image
    Fifth Photo: Market outside the Temple

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    Address: Ayutthaya
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    Things To Do: Wat Phananchoeng
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  • Updated by volopolo on Aug 22, 2009
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  • Wat Phananchoeng

    situated on the river bank south of Ayutthaya. The 19 metres high Buddha image in the Wihan was built in 1325.



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    Name: Wat Phananchoeng
    Province: Ayutthaya
    Location: Central Thailand
    Pictures in the web: Wat Phananchoeng



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    First Photo: Inside the Temple
    Second Photo: Inside the Temple
    Third Photo: Chinese Culture
    Forth Photo: Outside the Temple
    Fifth Photo: The Temple

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    Address: Ayutthaya
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    Things To Do: Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
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  • Updated by volopolo on Aug 22, 2009
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  • Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon

    The first attraction in Ayutthaya with a lot of monuments



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    Name: Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
    Province: Ayutthaya
    Location: Central Thailand
    Pictures in the web: Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
    Last Vist: September 2007



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    Address: Ayutthaya Province
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    Things To Do: Bang Pa-in Palace
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  • Updated by volopolo on Aug 22, 2009
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  • Bang Pa-in Palace

    This famous attraction is located 18 kms. south of Ayutthaya. Built in the reign of King Rama V.



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    Name: Bang Pa In Palace
    Province: Ayutthaya
    Location: Central Thailand
    Pictures in the web: Bang Pa In Palace
    Last Visit: September 2007



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    First Photo: The bridge
    Second Photo: The Palace
    Third Photo: Garden in Bang Pa In Palace
    Forth Photo: The bridge
    Fifth Photo: The lake and the Palace

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    Address: Ayutthaya Province
    Directions: Outside Ayutthaya on the way to Bangkok
    Website: www.thailandbethere.com
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    Things To Do: Phra Mongkhon Bophit
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  • Updated by volopolo on Aug 22, 2009
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  • Phra Mongkhon Bophit

    Is believed to have been builted during the reign of King Chairachathirat, around 1538.



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    Name: Phra Mongkhon Bophit
    Province: Ayutthaya
    Location: Central Thailand
    Pictures in the web: Phra Mongkhon Bophit
    Last Visit: September 2007



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    First Photo: The Buddha Image
    Second Photo: Phra Mongkhon Bophit
    Third Photo: Phra Mongkhon Bophit
    Forth Photo: Phra Mongkhon Bophit

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    Address: Ayutthaya
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    Things To Do: Royal Folk Arts Crafts Centre at Bang Sai
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  • With an area of 285 rai (or 14 acres), the Centre is located in Tambon Bung Yai, Amphoe Bang Sai.
    The Centre is open everyday except Monday from 08.30 - 16.00 hrs. Sala Pra Ming Kwan is a modified, Thai style building structure with four gable ends presenting
    an impressive profile from its location in the midst of the Centre's grounds.
    The Training centre located in the central portion of the Centre's grounds,
    consist of workshops for the various arts and crafts taught and pratised there. The Arts & Crafts Village is a blend of many tradional houses, in different styles of architecture from all over Thailand. Wang-Pla (freshwater fish aquarium) is the largest freshwater fish aquarium in Thailand.
    The Bird Park consist of two large aviaries with many spicies of rare birds. Inside, the aviaries contain an artificial waterfall, stearm, with a cable bridge to allow visitors to view the birds at close range from above.
    The Royal Lodge is a central Thai-style structure made of locally produced and easily obtainable materials. The form and detail reflect the simple beauty of a traditional Thai dwelling.

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    Address: Ayutthaya Province
    Directions: Take a bus from the Northern Bus Terminal on Phahonyothin Road, or taking Bang Sai - Sam Khok Road, which branches off about 24 kilometers from Bang Pa-In intersection or take highway No.306 (Nonthaburi - Pathum Thani Road) turn right to Amphoe Bang Sai.
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    Things To Do: Wat Mahathat
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  • Updated by volopolo on Aug 22, 2009
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  • Wat Mahathat

    One of the most important temples in Ayutthaya. Wat Mahathat was built by King Borom Ratchathirat I in 1374.



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    Name: Wat Mahathat
    Province: Ayutthaya
    Location: Central Thailand
    Pictures in the web: Wat Mahathat
    Last Visit September 2007



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    First Photo: Wat Mahathat
    Second Photo: Wat Mahathat
    Third Photo: Wat Mahathat
    Forth Photo: Tree in Wat Mahathat
    Fifth photo: Buddha image

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    Address: Ayutthaya City, City Centre
    Directions: Take better a Touk Touk and get around to all Ayutthaya Temples and Monuments
    Website: www.thailandbethere.com and http://asiaexplorers.com/ayutthaya_temples.htm
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    Things To Do: Elephant Kraal
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  • Updated by volopolo on Aug 22, 2009
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  • Elephant Kraal Pavilion

    Located 4 kilometers northeast of the Ayutthaya town.



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    Name: Elephant Kraal Pavilion
    Attraction Type: Monument
    Province: Ayutthaya
    Location: Central Thailand
    Last Visit: September 2007



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    First Photo: Elephant Kraal Pavilion
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    Address: Ayutthaya
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    Things To Do: Queen Si Suriyothai
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  • Queen Si Suriyothai

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    Name: Queen Si Suriyothai
    Attraction Type: Monument
    Province: Ayutthaya
    Location: Central Thailand
    Pictures in the web: Queen Si Suriyothai
    Last Visit: September 2007



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    First Photo: Queen Si Suriyothai
    Second Photo: The garden around the Monument
    Third Photo: The garden around the Monument

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    Address: Ayutthaya
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    Comments for volopolo about Ayuthaya
    sourbugger Thu Nov 5, 2009 16:19 UTC
     high watage here ?
    hunterV Fri Oct 16, 2009 18:55 UTC
     I see it's a great place..... Wonderful numerous pictures and stories, thanx, my friend!
    Regina1965 Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:47 UTC
     Very good tips and photos. It is so nice being able to see photos and useful tips from the other side of the world.
    evaanna Tue Sep 15, 2009 21:18 UTC
     Useful tips, there is such a lot to see at Ayuthaya! Thank you for the links. They will certainly come in handy.
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