A place with pioneering Asian architecture.
Looking for UNESCO sites listed in Thailand, I discovered that the historical capital of the Siamese country, Ayutthaya, was only an hour away from Bangkok. An hour by train, I mean. So, I decided to hop there and check it out in the form of a day trip. I... more
Day-Tripping in Ayutthaya
Ayutthaya was one of the former capitals of Thailand that was sacked by the Burmese in 1767. Ayutthaya is an easy day trip from Bangkok, and a guided tour can be arranged from a variety of tour agencies. The main draw is the myriad photogenic temple ruins... more
Visiting the Monuments
Ayutthaya was the capital of Thailand until 1767. It was destroyed by the Burmese in multiple attacks, and finally the capital was moved to Thonburi by General Phya Tak Sin. The entire city is made up of temples and buildings that are ancient (and unfortu... more
Plenty of ruins, and hot, hot, hot.
Never really planned on Auytthaya, but ended there since we didn't feel like being in Bangkok in 40 degrees heat. Last stop before airport, and quite depressing. But the town has it's charms, although those in the centre are well hidden. Great ruins of co... more
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