Sights in Ayutthaya: Ayutthaya Historical Park | Ayutthaya

This place is a center of rich Thai history, art, and culture. The sunsets in the evening are breathtakingly beautiful. It's a wonderful place for walking, cycling, or taking the tram. Anyone who hasn't been here hasn't truly experienced Ayutthaya.

The Ayutthaya Historical Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located 80 km north of Bangkok. It preserves the majestic ruins of the ancient capital of Siam, which flourished from 1350 to 1767 before being destroyed by the Burmese army.

Ayutthaya Historical Park is a significant World Heritage Site in Thailand and a historical tourist attraction that draws visitors from all over the world. Here is a summary of the most important information:

Important information about the Ayutthaya Historical Park

Status: UNESCO World Heritage Site (as "Historic City of Ayutthaya"), announced on 13 December 1991.

Location: Situated within the city island of Ayutthaya and its surroundings, it covers a total area of ​​approximately 4,810 rai (according to the designated area of ​​the ancient site).

History: Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya was the capital of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya from 1350 to 1767 (a total of 417 years). The city experienced an immense period of prosperity and was once a major diplomatic and commercial center of global importance.

Open daily from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm (some locations may be open until 6:30 pm).

Entrance fee: Thai nationals: 10 Baht per historical site, 40 Baht for a combination ticket (multiple sites).

Foreign nationals: 50 Baht per historical site, 220 Baht for a combination ticket.

Important historical sites that charge an entrance fee include Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Wat Mahathat, Wat Ratchaburana, Wat Phra Ram, Wat Chaiwatthanaram and Wat Mahaeyong.