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| The Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya or Ayutthaya in short, is one of Thailand 's historical and majestic highlights. Serving as the Thai capital for 417 years (1350 1767: Kingdom of Ayutthaya ), it was once glorified as one of the biggest cities in Southeast Asia . During the 17th century, most foreign visitors to Ayutthaya , traders or diplomats alike, claimed Ayutthaya to be the most illustrious and glittering city that they had ever visited. The map of Ayutthaya published in 1691 by Simon de la Loubere in Du Royaume De Siam is proof of such recognition. The Kingdom of Ayutthaya was built and developed in leaps and bounds. The ruins in Ayutthaya that survived the test of time embody both the glorious and ignominious stories of the Kingdom. A few miles down the Maenam Chao Phraya from Ayutthaya is the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace. The site was first used by the royal court as a summer retreat in the 17th century. However, the Palace was destroyed with the fall of Kingdom of Ayutthaya and was restored by King Rama IV in the mid-19th century. Most of the buildings that exist today date from the reign of King Rama V, who regularly spent his summers there. The structures represent a variety of architectural styles, set in a large park around ponds and waterways. The only royal residence open to the public is the Chiness-style Wehat Chamroon Palace , constructed entirely of materials imported from China . In addition, there is an Italian-style palace, a circular pavilion with steps leading down to a pool, the graceful Thai-style Aisawan Tippaya Asna Pavilion in the middle of a lake, and, across one of the waterways, a Buddhist chapel in the neo-Gothic style with stained-glass windows. Scattered around the extensive gardens are European statues as well as monuments ordered to be built by King Rama V in memory of members of his family, one of them a much-loved Queen who drowned in a boating accident. |
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Ayutthaya + Bang Pa-In |
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| Tour Code : GW068 Full day tour Pick up : 8.30 hrs Itinerary : |
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8.30 hrs |
Our staff meet you at the hotel lobby. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
9.30 hrs |
Visit Bang Pa-in Summer Palace, the site was first used by the royal court as a summer retreat in the 17th century. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
11.00 hrs |
Wat Chaiwattanaram, located on the bank of the Maenam Chao Phraya, to the west of the city island is Wat Chaiwattanaram. Built in 1630 by King Prasat Thong to honor his mother, Wat Chai Wattanaram was conceived as a replica of the Angkor temple. A Royal monastery, the temples unique feature is a huge prang which is surrounded by smaller prangs. This symbolizes Mount Meru , the abode of the heavenly gods. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
12.00 hrs |
Lunch at the local restaurant. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
13.00 hrs |
Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit, a large bronze seated Buddha image (Phra Mongkhon Bophit) was originally enshrined outside the Grand Palace to the east. It could be dated to the 15th century and was originally intended to stand in the open air. Later, King Songtham commanded it to be transferred to the west, where it is currently enshrined and covered with a Mondop. In the reign of Phra Chao Sua, the top of the Mondop was burnt down by a fire due to a thunderbolt. The King then commanded that a new building be built in the form of a big sanctuary (Maha Wihan) to cover the image in lieu of the former Mondop. During the second fall of Ayutthaya , the building and the image were badly destroyed by fire. The present Viharn and Buddha image have been reconstructed and renovated. The open area located east of the Viharn was formerly Sanam Luang, where royal cremation ceremonies took place. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wat Phra Si Sanphet, located inside the compound of the Grand Palace -the foundations of which are still visible-and served as the royal chapel, as Wat Phra Kaeo does in Bangkok . This Wang Lung Palace ( Royal Palace ) was built by King U-Thong upon the founding of the city. Used as a residential palace, it became a monastery in the reign of King Ramathibodi I. When King Borom Trai Lokanat commanded the construction of new living quarters, this residential palace was transformed into a temple,and the establishment of Wat Phra Si Sanphet. In Ayutthaya 's heyday, this was the largest temple in the city. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
14.30 hrs |
Depart for Bangkok. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
15.30 hrs |
Arrive to your hotel in Bangkok. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Private Tour |
1 Pax |
2 Pax |
3 Pax |
4 Pax |
5 Pax |
6-9 Pax |
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Adult |
4,200 |
2,500 |
2,000 |
1,700 |
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1,500 |
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Child |
Charge 70% of adult rate |
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Remark : Rate ( Thai Baht ) per Person |
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