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Ayutthaya

The old royal capital: UNESCO-listed temple ruins, an easy day trip or a peaceful overnight from Bangkok.

🌤️ Best time to visit

November–February; mornings and evenings are best for exploring the ruins.

🛺 Getting around

Rent a bicycle or hire a tuk-tuk for the day.

🗺️ Region

Central · Ayutthaya

⭐ Top things to do

  1. Wat Mahathat (Buddha head in tree roots)
  2. Wat Chaiwatthanaram at sunset
  3. Wat Phra Si Sanphet
  4. Boat tour around the island
  5. Night market

🎟️ Tickets & tours in Ayutthaya

Attraction tickets, day trips, island tours and activities.

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Transport

Getting there

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Bangkok City Kit

Beat the heat, stay charged and keep your valuables safe in Thailand's busiest city.

🏮 Festival calendar

Loy KrathongNovember (full moon)

Float a candle-lit krathong to let go of bad luck. Beautiful in Sukhothai and Ayutthaya.

🧳 Before you go

The three things most travellers sort out first.

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Thai eSIM

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Airport transfer

Pre-book a ride from the airport to your hotel.

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