Ramkhamhaeng National Museum
The description presents Sukhothai as a great golden age in Thai history, with traces of a flourishing civilization still visible. It says UNESCO recognized Sukhothai as a World Heritage Site in B.E. 2534 (1991).
Places to Visit in Sukhothai
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Si Satchanalai National Park
The park was formerly called Pa Kha, referring to Luang Pa Kha or San Klang Mae Wang Chang. It is in Ban Pa Kha, Village 6, Ban Kaeng Subdistrict, and was established in accordance with the wishes of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
San Ta Pha Daeng
San Ta Pha Daeng is an ancient monument in the central area of Sukhothai Historical Park.
Wat Phra Phai Luang
Wat Phra Phai Luang is an ancient monument outside the northern city wall within Sukhothai Historical Park.
Wat Nang Phaya Ancient Remains
Wat Nang Phaya is located within Si Satchanalai Historical Park.
Wat Chedi Chet Thaeo Ancient Remains
Wat Chedi Chet Thaeo is located within Si Satchanalai Historical Park.
Si Satchanalai Historical Park
The park is in Mueang Kao Subdistrict, in the area known as Kaeng Luang. It was formerly called Mueang Chaliang. When kings of the Phra Ruang dynasty ruled Sukhothai, they built a new city as an administrative centre in place of Chaliang and named it Si Satchanalai. The park has 215 archaeological sites and artefacts in total; 204 have been discovered.
Ban Na Ton Chan Community Based Tourism
Stay in a homestay, watch the sea of mist and enjoy a slower pace of life in Ban Na Ton Chan, Si Satchanalai District.
Wat Pipat Mongkol
Wat Pipat Mongkol houses a gold Buddha image called Phra Phuttha Sukhothai Pho Thong. Cast from 9 kilograms of gold, it is shown in the Mara-vijaya posture and created in the Sukhothai artistic style.
Phra Mae Ya Shrine
The shrine displays more than 2,000 valuable Sangkhalok ceramic artifacts collected from Thailand and other countries.
Sawankhaworanayok National Museum
The museum’s displays are divided into two sections. The upper floor presents sculptures from different periods, while the ground floor displays Sawankhalok ceramics for study and learning.
Sathorn Golden Textile Museum
The museum presents the history of traditional handwoven patterns made by the Tai Phuan people of Ban Hat Siao.
Wat Si Chum, Sukhothai Historical Park
Wat Si Chum is an archaeological site in the northern section of Sukhothai Historical Park.
Wat Si Sawai
Wat Si Sawai is set among scenic surroundings southwest of Wat Mahathat. Three prangs are enclosed by a laterite wall. Inside, the laterite viharn on the west side is separate from the main prang, which was built in the Lop Buri or Hindu style; the other structures beside the prangs are Buddhist viharns. The Crown Prince of that period, who later became King Rama VI, found a trace of the Hindu sculpture Sayomphu, described as the greatest Hindu god at the sanctuary. In his view, the ruin had once been a Hindu shrine and was later converted into a Buddhist monastery.
Ramkhamhaeng National Park (Khao Luang)
Ramkhamhaeng National Park combines natural and historical attractions across an area of 341 square kilometres. It was declared a national park on October 27, 1980. The park has high hills and steep cliffs, some more than 1,200 metres above sea level, as well as waterfalls and varied plant and wildlife species. Archaeological and historical sites, including ancient remains and relics, add to its attractions; the source describes them as especially interesting to critics and theologians. From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 and, at kilometre 414 (20 kilometres from Sukhothai), turn left onto the laterite road and continue for 16 kilometres to the park office. Bungalow and tent reservations are available through the National Park Section, Royal Forest Department: Tel. 0 2562 0760; P.O. Box 1, Khiri Mat District, Sukhothai 64160; www.dnp.go.th. Visitors must begin trekking before 3:30 a.m. each day and bring food and essential equipment. Bungalows and tents are available. Admission is 200 baht per person.
Wat Sa Phan Hin
Wat Sa Phan Hin is an archaeological site outside the western city wall of Sukhothai Historical Park.
Sarit Phong Dam (Thamnop Phra Ruang)
Sarit Phong Dam (Thamnop Phra Ruang) is an archaeological site outside the western city wall of Sukhothai Historical Park.
Wat Sa Si
Wat Sa Si is an ancient site in the centre of Sukhothai, within Sukhothai Historical Park. It is known for its scenery because it sits in the middle of a large pond.
Wat Mahathat Ancient Remains
Wat Mahathat was an important temple of the Sukhothai Kingdom. Its principal chedi has a lotus-bud or sheaf-shaped form, a hallmark of authentic Sukhothai art.
Wat Traphang Ngoen
The visible source places Wat Traphang Ngoen west of Wat Mahathat and describes its square pedestal, main sanctuary, and stucco standing Buddha image in four niches. A viharn stands in front; an island east of the pond has an ubosot. The source says the structure has collapsed, leaving its pedestal and laterite columns, and notes views of nearby monuments and scenery.
Wat Chang Lom Ancient Remains
At Wat Chang Lom in Si Satchanalai, the main chedi is in the Lanka style. Stucco elephants stand around its base. Unlike elephants at other temples, these figures are shown at full height and are larger than real elephants.
Wat Chang Lom Ancient Remains, Sukhothai Historical Park
Wat Chang Lom is an important archaeological site outside the eastern wall of the old city in Sukhothai Historical Park.
Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat (Wat Phra Borommathat Mueang Chaliang), also known as Wat Phra Prang
Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, also known as Wat Phra Borommathat Mueang Chaliang or Wat Phra Prang, is in Si Satchanalai Historical Park.
Wat Thung Saliam (Luang Pho Sila)
Luang Pho Sila was originally enshrined in Chao Ram Cave, deep in the forest near the boundary of Ban Dan Lan Hoi District. Around B.E. 2472–2475, residents of Thung Saliam District brought the image to Wat Thung Saliam.
Wat Chana Songkhram
Wat Chana Songkhram is north of Wat Mahathat in Sukhothai Historical Park. Its main sanctuary is a round chedi in the Singhalese style. In front of the chedi are the remains of a viharn base, with an ubosot behind it; bases of 12 small chedis are also visible. Near Charot Withithong Road is an unusual chedi formed from three bases stacked one above another.