A Day in Ayutthaya: 5 UNESCO Temples Small Group Tour From Bangkok
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Stop At: Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam), Phratuchai Subdistrict, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
The important feature Wat Lokayasutharam is a huge reclining Buddha image, called Phra Bhuddhasaiyart, which faces to the east. It was constructed of bricks and cement in the art style cf the Middle Ayutthaya Period. It is 37 meters long and 8 meters high. There are other impressive Reclining Buddha Images in Ayutthaya, but this seems to be the largest.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Pratu Chai Sub-district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand
This monastery was the most important temple of
Ayutthaya and situated within the Grand Palace grounds
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya Historical Park Pratuchai, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Wat Mahathat was one of Ayutthaya’s most important temples. It enshrined Buddha relics and was the seat of the Supreme Patriarch of Buddhism and thus the center of Buddhism in the Ayutthaya Kingdom.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Temple of the Royal Restoration (Wat Ratchaburana), Pratuchai Phra Nakhon Tha Wa Su Kri, Ayutthaya Thailand
In 1957 the crypt of the Wat Ratchaburana was looted and many precious artifacts as votive tablets, golden Royal regalia, gems and Buddha images were stolen. The thieves were caught and some of the treasures were recovered.
A year later the Fine Arts Department started excavation and restoration of the temple. Many more priceless objects were discovered that are now exhibited at the nearby
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chao Sam Phraya Museum, Ayutthaya Thailand
The museum is named after Chao Sam Phraya, King of Ayutthaya in the 15th century. Exhibited are several thousand items including Buddha images, votive tablets, gold artifacts and other treasures recovered from the crypts of several temples.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Ayutthaya Thailand
Wat Chaiwatthanaram was constructed in 1630 by King Prasat Thong. It was one of the grandest monuments of the Ayutthaya Kingdom.
The King built the temple as a means to gain Buddhist merit and as a memorial to his mother. Her ashes are enshrined in two square chedis flanking the ubosot on the East side of the temple.
Duration: 30 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam), Phratuchai Subdistrict, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
The important feature Wat Lokayasutharam is a huge reclining Buddha image, called Phra Bhuddhasaiyart, which faces to the east. It was constructed of bricks and cement in the art style cf the Middle Ayutthaya Period. It is 37 meters long and 8 meters high. There are other impressive Reclining Buddha Images in Ayutthaya, but this seems to be the largest.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Pratu Chai Sub-district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand
This monastery was the most important temple of
Ayutthaya and situated within the Grand Palace grounds
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya Historical Park Pratuchai, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Wat Mahathat was one of Ayutthaya’s most important temples. It enshrined Buddha relics and was the seat of the Supreme Patriarch of Buddhism and thus the center of Buddhism in the Ayutthaya Kingdom.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Temple of the Royal Restoration (Wat Ratchaburana), Pratuchai Phra Nakhon Tha Wa Su Kri, Ayutthaya Thailand
In 1957 the crypt of the Wat Ratchaburana was looted and many precious artifacts as votive tablets, golden Royal regalia, gems and Buddha images were stolen. The thieves were caught and some of the treasures were recovered.
A year later the Fine Arts Department started excavation and restoration of the temple. Many more priceless objects were discovered that are now exhibited at the nearby
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chao Sam Phraya Museum, Ayutthaya Thailand
The museum is named after Chao Sam Phraya, King of Ayutthaya in the 15th century. Exhibited are several thousand items including Buddha images, votive tablets, gold artifacts and other treasures recovered from the crypts of several temples.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Ayutthaya Thailand
Wat Chaiwatthanaram was constructed in 1630 by King Prasat Thong. It was one of the grandest monuments of the Ayutthaya Kingdom.
The King built the temple as a means to gain Buddhist merit and as a memorial to his mother. Her ashes are enshrined in two square chedis flanking the ubosot on the East side of the temple.
Duration: 30 minutes
Included
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/Admission - Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam)
- Entry/Admission - Wat Phra Si Sanphet
- Entry/Admission - Wat Mahathat
- Entry/Admission - Temple of the Royal Restoration (Wat Ratchaburana)
- Entry/Admission - Chao Sam Phraya Museum
- Entry/Admission - Wat Chaiwatthanaram
Not included
- WiFi on board
- Alcoholic Beverages
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
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