[2025 Sukhothai Attraction] Travel Guide for Wat Mahathat (Updated Mar)

#TravelPlanGiveaway 🏛️ 🕍 Sukhothai Historical Park 🕍 🏛️ This park is very large, so we will recommend the tourist attractions within the park that are important highlights for those who have limited time. 📑 Travel plan for the highlights of Sukhothai Historical Park 🏛️ 1) 🕍 Wat Mahathat: Located in the center of the city, it is the most important temple, comparable to the royal temple of Sukhothai. 2) 🕍 Wat Sara Si: Another very beautiful place because the temple is located in the middle of the largest pond in Sukhothai called "Traphang Trakuan". 3) 🕍 Wat Si Sawai: Inside there are 3 prangs in the Lopburi art style. 4) 🕍 Monument of King Ramkhamhaeng: Built as a royal tribute to King Ramkhamhaeng the Great. After visiting the city walls, continue to 5) 🕍 Wat Si Chum: A famous ancient temple. Inside is the enshrined “Phra Achana” ❤️📑 Recommendations 📑💚 1) 👫📸 Tourists can choose to visit the inside in 4 ways: 1.1) 👟🧢 Walking around the park: If you have little time, it is not recommended because the area is very large and the weather is hot. 1.2) 🚲🧢 Cycling: You can rent a bicycle from the shop in front. The fee for bringing a bicycle into the park is 10 baht per bicycle. 1.3) 🚲🚞 Taking a tram: There are officers who will give a commentary and stop to show important points. The service fee is 30 baht per person. 1.4) 🚲🛺 Renting an electric golf cart with a driver: 300 baht per hour (prices may change) 2) Dress appropriately and prepare sun protection equipment. #VisitSukhothai #SukhothaiHistoricalPark #WatSrichum

#TravelPlanGiveaway 🎒🥾 A chill travel plan 🕶️🧳 🟢Sukhothai-Phitsanulok-Phetchabun🟢 Provinces in the upper central region or lower northern region 🚗🧭 This trip is a leisurely drive. No rush, suitable for travelers who like to relax. 🌳🌱 🗓️🪧 Day 1: Sukhothai-Phitsanulok 🪧🗓️ - 📍🏛️Si Satchanalai Historical Park - 📍🏛️Sukhothai Historical Park - 📍🛕Wat Si Chum - 📍🍜Try famous food such as Sukhothai noodles, Khao Piak (Phra Ruang noodles) - 📍🚗In the evening, travel to Phitsanulok Province - 📍🏨Stay overnight in Phitsanulok Province 🗓️🪧 Day 2: Phitsanulok-Khao Kho 🪧🗓️ -📍🛕Worship Phra Buddha Chinnarat, the city pillar of Songkhwae at Wat Yai -📍🛕Worship: Wat Nang Phaya and Wat Ratchaburana -📍🍜Stop by to try noodles with your legs dangling by the Nan River -📍🎨Take pictures of Street Art not far from Wat Yai -📍🛕Worship at Wat Chan Ta Wan Tok -📍🚗Continue to Khao Kho District, Phetchabun Province -📍🛕Worship at Wat Phra That Sorn Kaew, Khao Kho District -📍🏨Stay overnight in Khao Kho District 🗓️🪧 Day 3: Khao Kho-Sri Thep Park 🪧🗓️ -📍🍃Morning, watch the sea of ​​fog 📌 In front of Khao Kho District Office 📌 Khao Kho Post Office tent site -📍Check out of accommodation and prepare to return -📍🏛️ Si Thep Historical Park -📍🍗 Taste grilled chicken from Wichian Buri - 📍🚗 Travel back safely #Khao Kho #Visit Phitsanulok #Visit Phetchabun #Sukhothai Si Satchanalai

Wat Mahathat, Sukhothai Historical Park An important temple of Sukhothai, it has a lotus bud-shaped or rice-bunch-shaped pagoda, which is a true Sukhothai art style. It is the main pagoda, surrounded by 8 pagodas on the same base, which are laterite prangs in the 4 directions and castle-shaped pagodas made of bricks influenced by Lanna. From the survey, it was found that in the area of ​​Wat Mahathat, there are as many as 200 pagodas of various styles, 10 wihans, 8 pavilions, 1 ordination hall, and 4 ponds. On the east side of the main pagoda, there is a large laterite-made vihara. There is a pedestal that used to house the largest bronze Buddha image in Thailand, Phra Sri Sakyamuni. It has now been moved to Wat Suthat, Bangkok. On the north and south sides of the Mahathat pagoda, there is a standing Buddha image inside the pavilion, called "Phra Attharat". Coordinates: Tambon Muang Kao, Amphoe Mueang Sukhothai, Sukhothai Province #Father's Day attractions #Sukhothai attractions #100 ways to travel #Sukhothai #Visit Sukhothai #Sukhothai Historical Park #Wat Mahathat

#VisitSecondaryCity 📍Address: 498/12 Tambon Muang Kao Amphoe Mueang Sukhothai / Sukhothai 🕰️ Opening hours: 06.30 - 19.30 💞 Recommended reasons: Sukhothai Historical Park has been declared a "World Heritage Site" ranked 574th by UNESCO in 1991, making this place a must-visit place. In this park, there are many ancient sites. Today, I would like to take you to: 🙏Wat Mahathat because it is a large temple with many pagodas, more than 200 in total with the main pagoda in the shape of a lotus bud or a rice bundle shape which clearly maintains the uniqueness and classic of Sukhothai architecture. Especially in the evening at Wat Mahathat is another beautiful sunset viewing point in the Sukhothai World Heritage Site. Every day, there will be many tourists waiting to take pictures of the sunset at Wat Mahathat. #Sukhothai Historical Park #Wat Mahathat

#summerdream Wat Mahathat, a temple located in Sukhothai Historical Park, is also a very important temple in Sukhothai Province. Inside the temple, there are ancient sites such as the Mahathat Chedi in the shape of a rice bundle, or as it is also called, in the shape of a lotus bud, which is a beautiful chedi in a truly Sukhothai style. There is also a royal chapel made of red stone, which used to house Phra Si Saimuni, the largest bronze Buddha image in Thailand. However, it has now been moved to the chapel of Wat Suthat Thepwararam in Bangkok. It is considered a place to visit in Sukhothai that you must visit at least once.

| The Country of Thousand Buddhas in Southeast Asia]. In 2023, Travel+Leisure of the United States announced that Bangkok ranked first among the best tourist cities in Southeast Asia. Whether you are a backpacker who wants to experience exotic customs, a foodie who wants to find delicious food and shopping, or a Buddhist who wants to burn incense and worship Buddha, Thailand is a country that can satisfy your desired travel style. In addition to Bangkok, Hat Yai, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Pattaya, Today I want to recommend you 2️⃣ ancient cities in Thailand that are worth visiting. 1️⃣ Sukhothai Ancient City Sukhothai means "the dawn of happiness". This ancient city is located 440km north of Bangkok. It is the first dynasty of Siam and the cradle of Thai civilization. Theravada Buddhism in Thailand was first promoted during the Sukhothai Dynasty. Thailand's Loy Krathong Festival also originated in Sukhothai. The most famous temples here are Wat Mahathat and Wat Si Chang. The Buddha statues here used to be inside the temples, but now they are all outside as the temples have been destroyed. It is worth noting that there are several Buddha statues whose feet seem to be walking. They are the highest artistic masterpiece of Sukhothai - Walking Buddha. 2️⃣ Ayutthaya Ayutthaya, also known as the "Great City", is a "golden city" built on a sandbar in the river that was once prosperous for more than 400 years. This ancient city is located 80km north of Bangkok, about an hour and a half drive away. There is a 42m long Nirvana Buddha here, which is the largest outdoor reclining Buddha in Thailand. In the secret room under the main pagoda, archaeologists also found more than 2,000 gold products and Buddhist murals. The "Buddha in the Tree" at Wat Mahathat, which is entangled by tree roots, has now become a must-see spot in Ayutthaya.

#Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand City Attractions #Overseas Travel #Thailand Wat Mahathat in Sukhothai is one of the most famous and largest temple ruins in Sukhothai. It is also a must-see attraction for travelers to Sukhothai. It is located in the center of the central area of ​​"Sukhothai Historical Park". According to information, Wat Mahathat was built between 1292 and 1347 and was the main temple of the city and the Sukhothai Kingdom. The main stupa was built in 1345 to enshrine the Buddha's relics. It is octagonal in shape, with a small stupa in each of the eight directions around it. There are two 9-meter-tall standing Buddha statues on both sides of the main pagoda, called "Phra Attharot". ✅Detailed address: Sukhothai Historical Park, Mueang Kao, Mueang Sukhothai District, Sukhothai ✅Opening hours: 6:30 am to 7:30 pm ✅Visit fee: 150 baht (included in the Sukhothai Historical Park Central District ticket)

#timetotravel Getting There - Mueang kao, Mueang Sukhothai District, Sukhothai Province, Thailand. Attractions - Historical landmark in Mueang kao, Sukhothai, world heritage site, Buddhist temple La, Buddhism culture, beautiful architecture of Buddha statues. Opening hours: 7:00- 17:30 pm Entrance fee: 100Bath for foreigner tourists. #historicculture #buddhisttemple

Ayutthaya, Thailand Tourist spot Ayutthaya is a town located about 80km north of Bangkok. It was once the capital of the Ayutthaya Kingdom and can be called the ancient capital of Thailand. It was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1991. The famous Wat Mahathat is a Buddha head surrounded by tree roots. It closes around 6pm, but it is lit up from 7pm, so you can't go inside, but you can see the illuminated view from outside. #Couple trip #Family trip #Thailand trip #Ayutthaya ruins

Wat Mahathat is located in the middle of the central district of Sukhothai Historical Park. It is the largest temple and site in the historical park and the most representative temple complex in the historical park. Wat Mahathat is the epitome of the entire historical park. The complete palace, sitting Buddha, standing Buddha, relief sculpture, etc., vividly show the prosperity and prosperity of the Sukhothai Dynasty. The high and low ruins of the ruins, the large and small temple pillars, and the tall and old trees that are intertwined, tell the history of ruthlessness and vicissitudes.

Wat Mahathat, the oldest temple in Ayutthaya. This temple is located in the center of the city of Ayutthaya. It is also the largest ancient building complex. Many travel agencies will come to this temple. Tickets are 50 baht and the opening hours are 8am-6pm. 15th century Thailand, the national treasury is sufficient, the people live and work in peace, just did not develop military, so that it was invaded by neighboring Myanmar, not only stole 170 kilograms of gold foil, but also set fire to the entire monastery. The fate is similar to China's Yuanmingyuan. After the victory of the war in Burma, the temple and the Buddha statues were completely destroyed, destroying the status of religion in people's minds, thus undermining the politics, beliefs and indigenous culture of the Ayutthaya Dynasty. So the head of the Buddha here has been cut off, leaving only the body, and the statue in the middle is free from heights. This "tree hug Buddha" is a representative of the Great Wall ruins. Many people are looking at him at a glance, and some people call it "eternal smile."

Mahatai Temple is located in the center of the ancient city of Sukhothai and is the royal ancestral temple. Wat Mahathat is the center of the city. It was built from the king of Indra and was completed in 1345 in the period of King Litai, belonging to the royal ancestral temple. The main tower of the Mahatai Temple is a vegan Thai-style pagoda with a lotus-like shape on the upper part. This was reconstructed by Li Taiwang. It was originally a Khmer-style pagoda. Li Taiwang did not want to be high. Under the influence of cotton, the original Khmer tower was wrapped up and covered with a vegan Thai-style stupa. This example of not destroying the works of the predecessors can be seen in Thailand at the time, because the Thais believe that destroying the temple or the Buddha statue is against God. Not respectful.

Even though the Mahathat Temple is the ruin pedestal with only the broken walls, the tourists can't just break in. Only these natural creatures will be able to shuttle freely. The trees nearby are really very strong and the canopy is very big. Now it is Thailand in November, the weather is still hot, especially in such an open place as the big city, plus these unobstructed temple buildings. It is also a place where people can get hot summer heat. Such a big tree should be a good place to escape the heat. The temple buildings here have been destroyed only the pedestal, but these pagodas are still quite intact, square temples, surrounded by some stupas, such layout and Angkor Wat It is really very similar, and it is very similar in architectural style. Different building materials and colors, Angkor Wat is a stone building, which is gray. The buildings in Ayutthaya are all red brick buildings, there will be some outside. The decoration of the plaster is red in color. Visit in Ayutthaya and visit at Angkor Wat. There is a similar conclusion. It is that these temples are easy to produce visual fatigue at the end. After visiting the temples, I will feel that these temples are almost the same. It seems that they all look the same stone, ruins, and pagodas. Sometimes it feels that such a destroyed Buddha statue is very artistic. Everything in the world is not necessarily all perfect. Looking for a place with few people, it is also a very good choice to take a portrait here, the red building is very good as a background.

The last temple we visited in Dacheng is the Mahathat Temple, which is one of the oldest temples in the great city. The typical Khmer style, the overall style is similar to Angkor Wat, if you have been to Wu You will definitely have a little familiarity with the brothers, but it is basically destroyed. The most famous of the Mahatai Temple is this landmark, the tree holds the Buddha's head, and even becomes an official propaganda of Dacheng Tourism. In many magazines or Raiders books, the introduction of Dacheng is based on this picture. So many peoples first impression of the big city is that this tree holds the Buddhas head. In the past Thailand-Burma war, many Buddha statues were destroyed. The Buddha head and the Buddha body were also separated and separated. This fallen Buddha head just fell by the Bodhi tree and was not taken away by the Burmese army. The transformation, the Buddha head and the Bodhi tree merge into one, the closed Buddha's head is also respectable, giving people the power of the soul, which has become one of the seven wonders of Thailand. It should be noted that the Buddha statue is a holy god. In the Buddhist culture of Thailand, the head of the person cannot be higher than the head of the Buddha. Therefore, when posing with the Buddha head, it is necessary to leave the body and work at the scene. The staff supervises you. Entering this temple is not allowed to eat, so just a large cup of drink can only be lost, the afternoon sun is very strong, it is not easy to take pictures under the back of the big backlight.

The Mahathat Temple is located in the center of the ancient city of Ayutthaya. It is the center of the city. The temple is surrounded by ditches. It was built from the king of Indra and was completed in 1345. It was a royal ancestral temple. The tower, 10 brothels, but most of them have only the foundation. This tower should have been high, but it was in disrepair due to war and age. The most famous here is a place called the tree holding Buddha's head. When the temple was destroyed by the Burmese army, the Buddha's head on the Buddha statue was knocked down and rolled down to the Bodhi tree. After a few hundred years, the Buddha's head and the root of the tree were formed. Such a spectacle ticket is 50 baht.