The Buddha head entwined in tree roots at Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya

Beyond Bangkok · the old capital, north of Bangkok

Ayutthaya: Our Favourites

The ruined temples and palaces of the old Siamese capital, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on an island in the rivers north of Bangkok.

The back story

  1. The back story

    Ayutthaya: the back story

    Ayutthaya·In depth

    The ruined temples of the old capital, on an island in three rivers, north of Bangkok.

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What to see

  1. The old capital

    Ayutthaya Historical Park

    Ayutthaya·UNESCO World Heritage

    The ruined temples and palaces of the old Siamese capital.

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  2. On the river at sunset

    Wat Chaiwatthanaram

    Ayutthaya·Temple ruin

    A riverside temple of towers in the Khmer style, best at sunset.

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Where to stay

  1. Facing Wat Phutthaisawan

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    Ayutthaya·Riverside hotel

    A riverside hotel with views of a temple across the water.

    9/2 Moo 4, U-Thong Road, Ayutthaya 13000Explore View on map

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