| On your next visit to Bangkok, Thailand, do not | | | | The elephant is the national symbol of Thailand |
| miss the opportunity to visit the Old Capital at | | | | and is used in many of their royal processions and |
| Ayutthaya. Reminiscent of the temples of Angkor | | | | celebrations. Get the chance to ride an elephant |
| Wat in Cambodia, Ayutthaya provides tourists | | | | around several of the temples in Ayutthaya. A |
| with a different perspective of Thailand and is | | | | rate of 200 THB per person for 10 minutes is |
| guaranteed to be a memorable day trip away | | | | charged. |
| from the hustle and bustle of lively Bangkok. | | | | 3) Lunch by the river |
| Only a mere 45 minutes away from Bangkok, | | | | There are several restaurants along the river. |
| Ayutthaya is easily accessible via bus, train, or | | | | After spending the morning exploring the various |
| mini van. The best option of these is the mini van | | | | temples of Ayutthaya, reward yourself with a |
| as it offers a ride that is faster and more | | | | Thai beer and a sumptuous lunch at one of these |
| comfortable than the two other options. Mini vans | | | | restaurants. |
| to Ayutthaya are available at the Victory | | | | 4) Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon |
| Monument BTS station. Upon arriving in | | | | Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon is one of Ayutthaya's |
| Ayutthaya, tuk-tuks are available to take you | | | | more beautiful wats. Set in a fairly large complex, |
| around. Tuk-tuks can be hired at a rate of 200 | | | | a large reclining Buddha is also one of the |
| THB per person for the whole day. | | | | attractions in the area. The wat's giant chedi, |
| Assuming that one only has around 5 hours in the | | | | which is the highlight of the complex, is said to be |
| Old Capital, these are the must-sees and dos in | | | | the highest point in Ayutthaya. |
| Ayutthaya: | | | | 5) Wat Mahathat |
| 1) Wat Phanan Choeng | | | | This wat is famous for the Buddha head that |
| This giant golden Buddha, measuring 90 meters in | | | | could be found among the roots of one of the |
| height and 20.17 in width, was built even before | | | | trees in the complex. Though there is not much |
| the Ayutthaya kingdom was established. It was | | | | to be seen in the complex besides this, this wat is |
| initially built in the middle of a large open space | | | | still worth the trip for day visitors in Ayutthaya. |
| where the magnificent golden statue could be | | | | There are lots of other attractions in Ayutthaya |
| seen from all directions in Ayutthaya. Today, a | | | | that would suit your preferences. Whichever |
| building has been constructed to protect the | | | | activity you choose, Ayutthaya is guaranteed to |
| Buddha from natural elements. | | | | be a memorable experience. |
| 2) The Royal Elephant Kraal | | | | |