THE BEST Sights and Attractions in Ayutthaya

🏛️ Sights and Attractions in Ayutthaya

• Wat Chaiwatthanaram — A majestic Khmer-influenced riverside temple framed by prangs and dramatic sunset skies.
• Wat Phra Si Sanphet — The holiest temple in the ruined royal palace, marked by three towering chedis.
• Ayutthaya Historical Park — A UNESCO park scattered with brick ruins, headless Buddhas and centuries-old temples.
• Wat Mahathat — Famous for a Buddha head entwined in tree roots and the park’s most iconic image.
• Wat Ratchaburana — A grand temple with a prang you can climb for views over the historical park.
• Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon — A temple with a huge reclining Buddha and a tall chedi once used to celebrate victory.
• Bang Pa-In Royal Palace — A summer palace complex with Thai, Chinese and European buildings on the Chao Phraya.
• Wat Phanan Choeng — A temple with a massive 19-metre gilded Buddha statue, one of the largest.
• Wat Na Phra Men — One of the best-preserved temples with a large seated Buddha and elaborate decorations.
• Wat Lokayasutharam — Home to a 42-metre-long reclining Buddha, one of the largest.
• Wat Suwannaram — A temple with rare murals and a historic ordination hall by the river.
• Wat Phutthaisawan — A riverside temple with a Khmer-style prang and important Buddha image.
• Chantharakasem National Museum — A museum in a former palace with artefacts from the period.
• Ayutthaya Boat Museum — A small museum showcasing traditional Thai boats and river life.
• Wat Thammikarat — A temple with rows of rooster statues and a leaning prang.
• Phra Chedi Suriyothai — A white chedi honouring Queen Suriyothai on the west bank of the river.
• Wat Kasattrathirat — A riverside ruin with a tall chedi and peaceful rural setting.
• Japanese Village — The site of a historic Japanese settlement and trade community.
• Portuguese Village — The remains of an old Portuguese trading settlement on the riverbank.
• Wat Phra Ram — A temple with a large chedi set in a park, popular for sunset.