Guidebook for Bang Pa-in District

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Guidebook for Bang Pa-in District

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Serving as the Royal Monastery from 1350 to 1448, the temple occupies expansive grounds inside the walls of the now-collapsed Royal Palace. The three iconic chedis – housing the royal relics of three Ayutthaya Kings – are among the few structures left standing in the temple grounds, which is itself a must-see ruin site. Opening Hours: 07:00 – 18:00 Location: Ayutthaya Historical Park, on Naresuan Road How to get there: From Rojana Road, turn right into Naresuan Road and continue about 500m
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Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
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Serving as the Royal Monastery from 1350 to 1448, the temple occupies expansive grounds inside the walls of the now-collapsed Royal Palace. The three iconic chedis – housing the royal relics of three Ayutthaya Kings – are among the few structures left standing in the temple grounds, which is itself a must-see ruin site. Opening Hours: 07:00 – 18:00 Location: Ayutthaya Historical Park, on Naresuan Road How to get there: From Rojana Road, turn right into Naresuan Road and continue about 500m
Apart from the principal prang, Wat Mahathat is the site of the lone Buddha's head entrapped by the roots of an overgrown banyan tree – today a popular icon of Ayutthaya. The head is closely guarded around the clock, and even the slightest gesture of disrespect (e.g. taking photographs while standing over the Buddha’s head) will not be tolerated. Location: Ayutthaya Historical Park, corner of Chikun and Naresuan Roads How to get there: From Rojana Road, turn right into Chikun Road and continue straight until you reach Naresuan Road .
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Wat Chaiwatthanaram
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Apart from the principal prang, Wat Mahathat is the site of the lone Buddha's head entrapped by the roots of an overgrown banyan tree – today a popular icon of Ayutthaya. The head is closely guarded around the clock, and even the slightest gesture of disrespect (e.g. taking photographs while standing over the Buddha’s head) will not be tolerated. Location: Ayutthaya Historical Park, corner of Chikun and Naresuan Roads How to get there: From Rojana Road, turn right into Chikun Road and continue straight until you reach Naresuan Road .

Entertainment & Activities

Faster and more flexible than river cruises in terms of sightseeing routes, a long-tail boat trip offers a fun alternative to exploring Ayutthaya’s scenic riverside. These narrow boats can navigate through the narrow khlongs (canals), reaching temples and attractions located further inland. If this sounds like a good plan, head over to Pom Phet Pier, Wat Phanunchoeng Pier or the pier in front of Chantara Kasem National Museum to charter a long-tail for the day. The fare depends on the route and duration of your journey.
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Ayutthaya Boat and Travel
45/2 Rochana Rd
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Faster and more flexible than river cruises in terms of sightseeing routes, a long-tail boat trip offers a fun alternative to exploring Ayutthaya’s scenic riverside. These narrow boats can navigate through the narrow khlongs (canals), reaching temples and attractions located further inland. If this sounds like a good plan, head over to Pom Phet Pier, Wat Phanunchoeng Pier or the pier in front of Chantara Kasem National Museum to charter a long-tail for the day. The fare depends on the route and duration of your journey.
Another activity that’s worth considering if you are thrilled by the thoughts of exploring Ayutthaya’s temple ruins on elephant back. Opposite Khum Khun Phaen in the Ayutthaya Historical Park, Ayutthaya Elephant Camp offers elephant rides as well as daily shows and feeding from 9:00 to 17:00. Ayodhaya Elephant Village (next to Ayodhaya Floating Market) has overnight mahout training programmes, in addition to elephant riding trips to nearby temples, for those interested to get real close up and personal with a pachyderm.
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Another activity that’s worth considering if you are thrilled by the thoughts of exploring Ayutthaya’s temple ruins on elephant back. Opposite Khum Khun Phaen in the Ayutthaya Historical Park, Ayutthaya Elephant Camp offers elephant rides as well as daily shows and feeding from 9:00 to 17:00. Ayodhaya Elephant Village (next to Ayodhaya Floating Market) has overnight mahout training programmes, in addition to elephant riding trips to nearby temples, for those interested to get real close up and personal with a pachyderm.

Shopping

This modern shopping mall has some 400 shops housed inside its two zones. Occupying two floor spaces, the Plaza Zone offers lifestyle products, from brand name clothing to leather goods, cosmetics and fashion accessories. The Water Zone has a large grouper pond and, around it, a lineup of fast food restaurants, food court as well as an activities area for live cultural performances (on weekends and national holidays). Location: Khlong Suan Plu District, where Highway 309 meets Highway 32.
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Ayutthaya City Park
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This modern shopping mall has some 400 shops housed inside its two zones. Occupying two floor spaces, the Plaza Zone offers lifestyle products, from brand name clothing to leather goods, cosmetics and fashion accessories. The Water Zone has a large grouper pond and, around it, a lineup of fast food restaurants, food court as well as an activities area for live cultural performances (on weekends and national holidays). Location: Khlong Suan Plu District, where Highway 309 meets Highway 32.

Arts & Culture

This enclosed palace complex at the confluence of the Pa Sak and Lopburi Rivers was the royal residence of King Naresuan the Great in 1577 Today, the palace is a museum with permanent exhibits on the history of the Ayutthaya Kingdom and personal artifacts of King Rama IV, who commissioned the construction of the new palace buildings. Opening Hours: 09:00 – 16:00 Location: U-Thong Road, opposite Hua Ro Market How to get there: From Naresuan Bridge (Highway 309), turn right into U-Thong Road and continue about 1km.
Chan Kasem Palace
This enclosed palace complex at the confluence of the Pa Sak and Lopburi Rivers was the royal residence of King Naresuan the Great in 1577 Today, the palace is a museum with permanent exhibits on the history of the Ayutthaya Kingdom and personal artifacts of King Rama IV, who commissioned the construction of the new palace buildings. Opening Hours: 09:00 – 16:00 Location: U-Thong Road, opposite Hua Ro Market How to get there: From Naresuan Bridge (Highway 309), turn right into U-Thong Road and continue about 1km.
This enclosed palace complex at the confluence of the Pa Sak and Lopburi Rivers was the royal residence of King Naresuan the Great in 1577 Today, the palace is a museum with permanent exhibits on the history of the Ayutthaya Kingdom and personal artifacts of King Rama IV, who commissioned the construction of the new palace buildings. Opening Hours: 09:00 – 16:00 Location: U-Thong Road, opposite Hua Ro Market How to get there: From Naresuan Bridge (Highway 309), turn right into U-Thong Road and continue about 1km.
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Thai Boat Museum
8 Thanon Naresuan
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This enclosed palace complex at the confluence of the Pa Sak and Lopburi Rivers was the royal residence of King Naresuan the Great in 1577 Today, the palace is a museum with permanent exhibits on the history of the Ayutthaya Kingdom and personal artifacts of King Rama IV, who commissioned the construction of the new palace buildings. Opening Hours: 09:00 – 16:00 Location: U-Thong Road, opposite Hua Ro Market How to get there: From Naresuan Bridge (Highway 309), turn right into U-Thong Road and continue about 1km.

Parks & Nature

Situated 60 km north of Bangkok and within easy reach of Ayutthaya is the illustrious Bang Pa-In Royal Palace. The palace complex was used as a summer dwelling by the Siamese royalty and their consorts. Opening Hours: everday from 8.30 a.m. to 16.30 p.m. Tickets sold until 15.30 p.m. Tel: 035-260144 Dress Code: Proper attire is required similar to the Grand Palace, no short skirts or short pants, no sleeveless shirts. Price Range: 100 baht, 400 baht to rent an electric golf cart
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Bang Pa-In Royal Palace
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Situated 60 km north of Bangkok and within easy reach of Ayutthaya is the illustrious Bang Pa-In Royal Palace. The palace complex was used as a summer dwelling by the Siamese royalty and their consorts. Opening Hours: everday from 8.30 a.m. to 16.30 p.m. Tickets sold until 15.30 p.m. Tel: 035-260144 Dress Code: Proper attire is required similar to the Grand Palace, no short skirts or short pants, no sleeveless shirts. Price Range: 100 baht, 400 baht to rent an electric golf cart

Sightseeing

The temple contains a large bronze Buddha image – the oldest in Ayutthaya – built in 1325. Walk around the main chapel to the riverside and pay respect to the Queen at the Chinese shrine. It is widely believed that the queen will fulfill a wish of those in search of a soul-mate. Location: Southeastern bank of the Chao Phraya River, off Highway 3477, outer city How to get there: From Highway 309, turn left at the chedi roundabout into Highway 3477.
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Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan
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The temple contains a large bronze Buddha image – the oldest in Ayutthaya – built in 1325. Walk around the main chapel to the riverside and pay respect to the Queen at the Chinese shrine. It is widely believed that the queen will fulfill a wish of those in search of a soul-mate. Location: Southeastern bank of the Chao Phraya River, off Highway 3477, outer city How to get there: From Highway 309, turn left at the chedi roundabout into Highway 3477.
One of the best-preserved ancient royal monasteries, situated just before the eastern entrance to the inner city, the temple is famous for its large reclining Buddha and a 62-metre inverted bell-shaped chedi (pagoda) built to commemorate King Naresuan’s victory over the Burmese. Location: Southeast of the island (outer city), on Highway 3477 How to get there: Hire a tuk-tuk from the train station or if you drive, from Highway 309, turn left at the chedi roundabout before crossing over the bridge to the inner city to get onto Highway 3477.
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Wat Yai Chaimongkol
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One of the best-preserved ancient royal monasteries, situated just before the eastern entrance to the inner city, the temple is famous for its large reclining Buddha and a 62-metre inverted bell-shaped chedi (pagoda) built to commemorate King Naresuan’s victory over the Burmese. Location: Southeast of the island (outer city), on Highway 3477 How to get there: Hire a tuk-tuk from the train station or if you drive, from Highway 309, turn left at the chedi roundabout before crossing over the bridge to the inner city to get onto Highway 3477.

Drinks & Nightlife

A popular hangout place after dark, this cowboy-themed beer bar offers Thai food and local beers at a reasonable price. It sits in the Grand Market neighbourhood, Ayutthaya’s thriving red light district – a virtually ‘undiscovered’ area among foreign travellers. So, if you come here, expect to rub shoulders with the locals. Live band plays country, rock and Thai pop music every night. Opening Hours: 17:00 – 02:00 Location: Grand Market, Rojana Road (near Ayutthaya Grand Hotel)
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A popular hangout place after dark, this cowboy-themed beer bar offers Thai food and local beers at a reasonable price. It sits in the Grand Market neighbourhood, Ayutthaya’s thriving red light district – a virtually ‘undiscovered’ area among foreign travellers. So, if you come here, expect to rub shoulders with the locals. Live band plays country, rock and Thai pop music every night. Opening Hours: 17:00 – 02:00 Location: Grand Market, Rojana Road (near Ayutthaya Grand Hotel)
A popular hangout place after dark, this cowboy-themed beer bar offers Thai food and local beers at a reasonable price. It sits in the Grand Market neighbourhood, Ayutthaya’s thriving red light district – a virtually ‘undiscovered’ area among foreign travellers. So, if you come here, expect to rub shoulders with the locals. Live band plays country, rock and Thai pop music every night. Opening Hours: 17:00 – 02:00 Location: Grand Market, Rojana Road (near Ayutthaya Grand Hotel)
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Chang House
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A popular hangout place after dark, this cowboy-themed beer bar offers Thai food and local beers at a reasonable price. It sits in the Grand Market neighbourhood, Ayutthaya’s thriving red light district – a virtually ‘undiscovered’ area among foreign travellers. So, if you come here, expect to rub shoulders with the locals. Live band plays country, rock and Thai pop music every night. Opening Hours: 17:00 – 02:00 Location: Grand Market, Rojana Road (near Ayutthaya Grand Hotel)