Thailand Family Holidays

 

Getting There.
Bus From Bangkok’s Northern bus station (Moh Chit) leave every 20 min’s VIP air con buses cost around 50 take around 2 hours. There are a couple of drop off points in Ayutthaya, pick up will be at the same location.
Bus from Kanchanaburi from the main bus terminal to Suphanburi about 2 hours  cost 50  then a bus to Ayutthaya one and a half hours cost 50. Or taxi all the way around 2 hours cost 2200 – 2600
Mini Bus From Bangkok’s Victory monument (on sky train route) about an hour maybe more cost 90
Train All north and north-east bound trains depart from Bangkok's Hualamphong Train Station and stop in Ayutthaya, about one and a half hours cost 30-40 some seats can be booked in advance.
Boat From Bangkok you could take a cruise boat booked through a travel agent in advance , takes all day some you can stay overnight onboard.

 

Ayutthaya

 

The city of Ayutthaya was founded by King U-Thong in 1350 within a bend of the Chao Phraya river, Ayutthaya was the capital of the Thai kingdom at at the greatest period in history Conquered and sacked by the Burmese in 1767, today amazing ruins of its former splendor remain. Ayutthaya is 72 kilometers north of Bankok so within easy day trip range.

 

 

Although now crumbling this is still a fascinating view of  Thailand’s former glories the city was Thai capital for over 400 years

Wat Phra Si Sanphet  on Sri Sanphet Rd former RoyalPalace, entrance fee 30 
Wat Ratchaburana on Naresuan Rd ancient wall paintings.  entrance 30
Wat Phra Mahathat on Naresuan Rd famous for a tree that has grown around a Buddha head. entrance fee 30
Phra Chedi Sisuriyothai on U-Thong Rd a white and gold coloured chedi (monument) with beautifully kept garden. No fee

Wat Thammikarat on U-Thong Rd a working Wat or Temple. no fee
Wat Yai Chaimongkon on the Bang Pa-in Rd, 1km east of Wat Phanancherng famous for a reclining Buddha in saffron robes entrance 20
Chao Sam Phraya Museum on Rojana Rd
Ayutthaya Historical Study Centre Rojana Rd models and descriptions depicting life in ancient Ayutthaya entrance fee100
There are some other temples and  several parks to visit.

Local Transport  Tuk Tuk can take you directly to your destination or can be hired for a tour or for the day, be sure to negotiate first .
Bicycle rental usually includes a map of the area this may be the best way to see everything.
Local bus goes to Wat Nah Phra Meru every 20 min’s
Overnight stay  Several guesthouses on an Soi Torgorsor between Pamaphrao Road and Naresuan Road all lower end 300 -700