[Ayutthaya Ruins | "A city of history and Buddhist statues resting in the former royal capital"]

[Ayutthaya Ruins | “A city of history and Buddhist statues resting in the former royal capital”] — The capital of the once-flourishing Ayutthaya dynasty (1351-1767). It was destroyed in a war with the Burmese army, and many of the buildings were burned down, but the ruins that remain are magnificent and speak quietly to us... ⸻ 📍[Location & Access] 🚌 From Bangkok to Ayutthaya: • Train: About 1.5 hours (from Hua Lamphong Station) • Minibus: About 1 hour (from Mo Chit Station) • Taxi or Grab: About 1 to 1.5 hours (around 1,500 baht one way) 🚲 It's convenient to rent a bicycle locally (50 to 100 baht a day)! ⸻ ⛩【Main Attractions】 📌 Wat Mahathat → Mysterious ruins with the famous "Buddha head buried in tree roots". Photo spot📷✨ 📌 Wat Phra Si Sanphet → Spectacular three chedis (stupas) remaining at the royal palace ruins! A place said to be the symbol of Ayutthaya 📌 Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon → A temple with a large reclining Buddha and an impressive pagoda. The red robes are impressive🧡 📌 Wat Lokayasutharam → The huge reclining Buddha (8m high, 42m long) lying in the open air is a sight to behold! ⸻ 🕰【Tips for visiting ruins】 • Early morning or evening is recommended as it is cooler🌅 • It gets hot during the day, so a hat, water, and sun protection are essential! • The entrance fee varies for each ruin, and is around 50 baht per site💰 • Be careful with your clothing⚠️ You may not be able to enter if your skin is too exposed (same etiquette as at temples) ⸻ 📸【Photogenic spots】 • Buddha head buried in tree roots (Wat Mahathat) • The contrast between the Buddha statue wearing a bright red robe and the pagoda (Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon) • The contrast between the ruins and the sunset🌇✨ ⸻ 🎒【Tips】 • Make sure you lock your bike! Theft is rare, but just to be safe🗝 • There are mosquitoes, so it's a good idea to bring insect repellent spray! • It takes time to see everything, so narrow down the highlights and go around efficiently 💡 ⸻ #AyutthayaRuins #WorldHeritageThailand #Thailand #Ayutthaya #AbsolutelyFreeTrip