Ayutthaya Historical Park

Ayutthaya Historical Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on an island at the confluence of three rivers in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, about 80 km north of Bangkok. It preserves the ruins of the former capital of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya (1350-1767), including temple complexes, palaces, chedis, and Buddha statues that reflect classic Ayutthaya architectural style.

Visitors can explore a large open-air archaeological park with brick and stone ruins of temples, monasteries, palaces and fortified walls spread across an island and surrounding areas. Key areas include restored and unrestored chedis, prangs, Buddha images including a famous Buddha head entwined in tree roots at Wat Mahathat, and museum exhibits. The setting is flat with open grounds, accessible by walking or cycling between temple compounds.