A Journey to the Sukhothai Kingdom: Encounter the Ancient Ruins of Thailand

Transportation🚗 - You can travel to Sukhothai from Bangkok or Chiang Mai by plane or bus. From Chiang Mai, the bus journey takes about 5 hours. - After arriving, the central zone of Sukhothai Historical Park can be explored on foot or by bicycle, while other zones can be reached by chartered car. Attractions🌟 - Sukhothai Historical Park: A World Heritage Site, featuring numerous temples such as Wat Mahathat, Wat Sa Si, Wat Si Sawai, Wat Si Chum, and Wat Saphan Hin. The central zone is the core area. - Si Satchanalai–Chaliang Historical Park: Located 50 km north of Sukhothai, the ruins here are better preserved and there are fewer tourists. Food🍜 - Near Wat Traphang Thong Lang (the Golden Pond Temple), you can savor delicacies such as mango sticky rice, spicy whelk salad, and grilled intestines at the night market. Accommodation🏠 - It is recommended to stay near Sukhothai Historical Park (Old City), such as at the Foresto Sukhothai Resort, which offers convenient transportation, dining, and shopping options. Itinerary✈️ - Day 1: Arrive in Sukhothai and head to Sukhothai Historical Park. Explore Wat Mahathat, Wat Sa Si, and other temples in the central zone, and enjoy the sunset. - Day 2: Rent a car and travel to Wat Saphan Hin in the west zone to watch the sunrise. Then, visit Wat Si Chum and Wat Phra Phai Luang in the north zone. In the afternoon, you can visit the Ramkhamhaeng National Museum. If time permits, visit Si Satchanalai–Chaliang Historical Park on the third day.