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Wat Mahathat – An ancient temple reflecting prosperity

Wat Mahathat is an ancient temple that used to be the center of religion in the Ayutthaya period. This ancient site is full of ruins of prangs and pagodas that were once flourishing. Inside the temple, the highlight is the Buddha's head wrapped in the roots of a Bodhi tree, which has become a world-famous image. Tourists can walk around the ancient site and experience the atmosphere of the past Ayutthaya. Highlights of the place - Buddha's head in tree roots, one of the landmarks of Ayutthaya - The remains of a large prang reflecting the greatness of the Ayutthaya Kingdom - An ancient site suitable for learning history - A quiet place suitable for walking and taking pictures Location: Ayutthaya Historical Park Opening hours: 08.00 - 18.00 Entrance fee: Thais 10 baht / Foreigners 50 baht How to get there: - Private car, take Asia Road into Ayutthaya city - Train, get off at Ayutthaya Station, then take a songthaew or rent a bicycle - Van from Bangkok to Ayutthaya #tripแจกโรงแรมฟรี
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