Ayutthaya Ancient Temples Day Trip from Bangkok

Travel north from Bangkok to Ayutthaya, the magnificent former capital of the Kingdom of Siam and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For over 400 years, Ayutthaya was one of the largest and most cosmopolitan cities in the world before it was destroyed by the Burmese in 1767. Explore the atmospheric ruins of temples, royal palaces, and giant Buddha statues that remain. Visit Wat Mahathat, famous for the Buddha head entwined in tree roots, and Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the grandest temple of the old royal palace.