Ayutthaya World Heritage Fair 2024
13 – 22 December 2024 (SE2)
Description
- 15:00 Pickup from your hotel in Bangkok and travel to Ayutthaya.
- 16:30 Upon arrival in Ayutthaya you will first visit Wat Chaiwatthanaram which is located on the bank of the Chao Phraya river to the west of Ayutthaya City. Wat Chaiwatthanaram was ordered to be built in 1630 by King Prasat Thong to honor his mother and features the architectural style influenced by the Angkor temples in Cambodia. A feature unique to Wat Chaiwatthanaram is a large, central prang (Khmer-style pagoda) surrounded by smaller prangs which symbolize Mount Sumeru which is the god’s mountain according to Hindu belief.
- Dinner at local restaurant.
- 18:00 After dinner you will visit Wat Mahathat which is located next to Pa Than Bridge. This temple is believed to be one of Ayutthaya’s oldest temples, possibly built by King Boromaraja I (1370-88). Wat Mahathat is located in the area of the Ayutthaya Historical Park and here you will find the remains of important old buildings such as pagodas, octagonal pagodas, a royal hall, small temples, murals under a Bodhi tree and the famous sand-stone Ayutthaya-style head of the Buddha image in a tree’s root.
- 19:00 Enjoy the Ayutthaya Cultural Show (60 minutes) and experience the rich history observing traditional Thai dances and performances under the illuminated backdrop of the Ayutthaya Historical Park. Multilingual translation devices are available supporting English, Japanese and Chinese languages.
- After the show has finished you will have leisure time at the local night market in Ayutthaya where you can try local Thai snacks and traditional desserts. You can also explore the local clothing and handicraft stalls whilst admiring this market’s beautiful lighting and vibrant atmosphere.
- 21:30 Depart from Ayutthaya for the return trip to Bangkok.
- 23:00 Return to your hotel.
** Guide times are approximate depending upon local traffic and weather conditions and can also be adjusted to suit your own personal requirements ** ** SHOW TIMES DURING THIS TOUR MAY VARY ON ANY GIVEN DAY **
Tour includes
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking local tour guide in Ayutthaya
- All applicable entrance fees
- Wat Chaiwatthanaram
- Thai Dinner
- Wat Mahathat
- Ayutthaya World Heritage Show
- Local Market
- Travel insurance