Thailand's former capital Ayutthaya is known for its temple ruins and historical sites.

Thailand's former capital, Ayutthaya, is famous for its temple ruins and historical sites. Most visitors are initially drawn to the Ayutthaya Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the city center, to gain a comprehensive overview of the city's history and former glory. Surrounded by these ruins, one can easily imagine the former splendor of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. The Historical Park encompasses four temples – Wat Phra Ram, Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Wat Mahathat, and Wat Ratchaburana – the Royal Palace, and Wiharn Phra Mongkol Bophit. Outside the park, historical sites are scattered throughout the west, south, and east of the island. Many of the archaeological finds from the ruins surrounding Ayutthaya are on display at the Chao Sam Phraya National Museum, making it well worth a visit if you wish to learn more about Ayutthaya's heritage.

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For drivers, Ayutthaya's cityscape may seem quite straightforward, but it's easy to get lost if you take a wrong turn. From Highway 309, the Chao Sam Phraya roundabout is the main intersection before the bridge to the city center. Further west, Highway 309 becomes Rochana Road, the main thoroughfare that crosses the island from east to west. From Rochana Road, turn right onto Srisanphet Road, which soon becomes Naresuan Road. This leads to the Ayutthaya Historical Park. U-Thong Road encircles the city center and runs parallel to the rivers.

If you don't have a car, you can easily reach us by train from Bangkok. At the train station, you can hire a tuk-tuk to explore the city center. Before starting your journey, negotiate a price for a full or half day and discuss all the sights you would like to visit with the driver.

Many local tour operators also offer day trips from Bangkok to Ayutthaya, often involving a boat trip on the Chao Phraya River to the destination and a return journey by car. There are many ruins and temples to explore along the way, making the boat trip generally very relaxing.

Cycling is quite easy to explore the Ayutthaya Historical Park, as the terrain is flat and the roads are well signposted.

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