5 famous temples to visit in Ayutthaya, a world heritage site ✨️

Ayutthaya, an ancient city full of history and beautiful temples. If you are planning a one-day trip, try to experience the charm of 5 important temples, each of which has its own beauty and uniqueness.

1. Wat Mahathat - The famous Buddha's head in tree roots
It is one of the important temples of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. It stands out with a Khmer-style prang and the highlight is the Buddha's head in tree roots, which has become a symbol of Ayutthaya.
🕘 Opening hours: 08:00 - 18:00
💰 Entrance fee: Thai people 10 baht / foreigners 50 baht

2. Wat Chaiwatthanaram - Beautiful like Angkor Wat
It stands out with a Khmer-style prang surrounded by surrounding prangs, giving it the feeling of Angkor Wat in Cambodia and is one of the best temples for taking pictures.
🕘 Opening hours: 08:00 - 18:00
💰 Entrance fee: Thai people 10 baht / foreigners 50 baht

3. Wat Mae Nang Plueum - Large stucco Buddha statue
This quiet old temple is highlighted by Luang Pho Khao, a large stucco Buddha statue in the Mara-Vijaya posture, one of the oldest Buddha statues in Ayutthaya.
🕘 Opening hours: 08:00 - 17:00
💰 Admission: Free

4. Wat Thammarat – Old temple surrounded by lions
This temple’s highlight is the Royal Vihara, which has the remains of a large principal Buddha statue and stucco lions that decorate the base of the chedi.
🕘 Opening hours: 08:00 - 17:00
💰 Admission: Free

5. Wat Borom Phuttharam – Ruins of an old temple in the heart of the university
This temple used to be the royal temple of King Petracha. Nowadays, only the Royal Vihara and surrounding chedis remain, but they are still beautiful and have historical value. 🕘 Opening hours: 08:00 - 17:00 hrs.
💰 Admission: Free

How to get to Ayutthaya
🚆 Train: From Hua Lamphong / Bang Sue Station to Ayutthaya Station
🚌 Van: From Mo Chit or Future Park Rangsit
🚗 Private car: Take the Bang Pa-in - Ayutthaya Expressway, taking about 1 hour from Bangkok

📌 If you are looking for a full historical trip, these 5 temples are a must-see route. Suitable for walking, taking pictures and absorbing the atmosphere of the old city that is still alive! 😊🏛️

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