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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. |
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Ayutthaya by Riversun Cruise |
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| Tour Code : GW069 Full day tour Pick up : 6.00 -7.00 hrs Itinerary : |
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Morning |
Pick up from various hotel in Bangkok. (06:00 - 07:00) | ||||||||||
| Depart Bangkok by air-conditioned coach to Ayutthaya. Our journey takes you past lush green paddy fields and areas of industrial expansion. Upon arrival, you will come face to face with bygone glories and grandeur of our former capital. Despite the ravages of time and human destruction, the ruins of the palaces, temples and pagodas still offer a glimpse of their splendid past : | |||||||||||
| 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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| Wat Maha That - The Heart and Soul of City From Artifacts and the style of the Pagoda, we believe that Wat Maha That was built before the Ayutthaya Period or around the 14th Century. One of the images which were excavated by the Fine Art Department was a Buddha Image in the Sitting Attitude (sitting with drop down legs). This image belonged to the Lopburi Period. The Pagodas are from the Bayon Style or Bayon Period (compared to Khmer culture) which are built with laterite. | |||||||||||
| Wat Nah Phra Mane, fine example of early Ayutthaya architechural design. Inside the monastery, there stands a rare Buddha image adorned in royal attire. Another Buddha figure of green stone is more than 1000 years old. This temple was twice selected as commanding headquarters by the intruding Burmese army when they attacked Ayutthaya. Thus preserving most of the artifacts from destruction. | |||||||||||
| Wat Lokayasutharam Wat Lokayasutharam is an abandoned temple and there is no absolute evidence that tells us which reign it was built in. None of the historical records or any chronicles have mentioned the period of construction. It is assumed that this temple was built in the Ayutthaya period. Perhaps it was abandoned after the fall of Ayutthaya to the invading Burmese in 2310 B.E. This temple houses a large Reclining Buddha Image 37 metres in length, built of bricks and plaster. Nearby there are some ruined posts of the Wihara. At the back , the ruins of Wihara, Ubosot and Prang still remain. |
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After noon |
Cruise back to Bangkok via the mighty Chao Phraya River onboard the air-conditionaed River Sun boat; taking in scenes of everyday Bangkok life as well as significant Thai landmarks. |
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1,700 / Person |
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