Ayutthaya is the ruins of ancient Siam's capital, a UNESCO World Heritage site an hour from Bangkok. Once the world's largest city, destroyed by the Burmese in 1767, today it impresses with the scale of its temples.

Main Temples

Wat Mahathat features the famous Buddha head entwined in tree roots. Wat Phra Si Sanphet has three stupas. Bicycles are the best way to explore.

How to Get There

From Bangkok - train (1.5 hours) or minivan (1 hour). Sukhothai is older but Ayutthaya is more accessible.