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Explore Sukhothai Historical Park and its temples
March 21, 2024
To cover the distance between Ayutthaya and Sukhothai board an express train to Phitsanulok and organise a ride from the station to Sukhothai. While the journey is stated for a mere three hours, brace yourself for the possibility of delays, a common occurrence due to various technical issues along the route. Our journey extended beyond five hours. Rest assured, any pre-arranged transportation will patiently await your arrival, ensuring a seamless transition to the next leg of your journey.
Sukhothai was the very first capital City of Thailand in the 13th and 14th centuries. Here, you will step into the past within the grounds of the Sokhothai Historical Park where the remains of the royal palace and of 26 temples, including the illustrious Wat Mahathat.
Venture within the ancient walls to discover Wat Si Sawai’s famous Khmer gateways and three prangs surrounded by laterite walls. Proceed to Wat Tra Phang Ngoen, which contains the large and fabulous seated Buddha and walking Buddha. Wat Srasri is one of the prettiest temples in the park, with a bell-shaped stupa and Buddhist iconography.
Next is Mahathat Temple, the largest temple in Sukhothai consists of a customary main chedi in lotus-bud shape and a ruined viharn.
Your last stop will be Wat Srichum, located on the outer side of the moat that surrounds the old city wall. This temple is cubed shaped and its walls used to have murals and inscriptions. However, time and tourists have caused both to fade away. The Buddha image inside the temple is formally called “Phra Achana” but also goes by the name of “Phra Pood Dai”, the speaking Buddha. It is in a sitting position and measures 11.3 meters in height.
You can walk around the grounds of Sukhothai Historical Park, hire a bike or even hop on the electric tram that operates around the site.
As the sun dips below the horizon, seize the opportunity to witness the park’s metamorphosis, bathed in the golden hues of twilight. This is a spectacle not to be missed, even for travellers acquainted with Ayutthaya’s charms.
