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Visit Ayutthaya 

Ayutthaya, a former capital of Thailand from 1350 to 1767, is and interesting historic spot visited by large numbers of tourists on a one-day trip from Bangkok. Unlike other tourist centres, Ayutthaya's main attraction is not its beautiful scenery, but its calm atmosphere with the remains resulting from the destruction by the invading Burmese army in 1767. The ruins offer the visitors a glimpse of old Ayutthaya, with once was a prosperous and majestic capital with over 400 magnificent Buddhist monasteries.
The ruins can be seen in the area called the Old Capital in the centre of the city. Other interesting places are Wat Mongkhon Bophit where Thailand's biggest bronze Buddha image is enshrined, Wat Phananchoeng which is a place of worship most frequently visited by local people, and Chao Sam Phraya Museum which keeps invaluable artistic treasures discovered from the ruins.

Krungsri River Hotel Ayutthaya
The hotel is on the historic Pasak River and 15 minutes from Wat Yai Chaimongkol and Ayutthaya City. The capital of Siam in 1390 Ayutthaya, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are 204 city ...
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Recommended Hotels Ayutthaya

Krungsri River Hotel AyutthayaKrungsri River Hotel Ayutthaya 
Krungsri River Hotel is located on the bank of Pa-Sak River in Ayutthaya - one of Thailand's most beautiful areas of world heritage and an exciting fascinating province. The 9-storey hotel is 45 minutes away from Bangkok International Airport and 70 kilometres from Bangkok and can be reached by rail, road or river. The train station is within walking distance. Nearby local attractions include Wat Yai Chaimobgkol, Wat Panacheng Temple, and Ayutthaya Historic Study Centre.
The Krungsri River Hotel has a total of 204 well-furnished rooms. The restaurants provide different varieties of cuisines such as Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Cantonese and international. Conference facilities include well-equipped meeting rooms. The hotel also offers guests with cruises around Ayutthaya Island with the view of the beautiful Pa-Sak River. The recreational facilities include fitness centre, swimming pool, Sauna, bowling centre, snooker club, karaoke and traditional Thai massage.
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Tourist Attractions Ayutthaya

The Ayutthaya attractions are many and diverse. The Province of Ayutthaya is steeped in history and so has many interesting attractions. The most famous Ayutthaya attraction is the Ayutthaya Historical Park, which has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Ayutthaya used to be the capital of Thailand till 1767.

Apart from the historical attractions of Ayutthaya, the place has other attractions like parks, shopping malls and of course is steeped in natural beauty. So go to Ayutthaya and prepare to get mesmerized by the many Ayutthaya attractions!

Chandra Kasem Palace - A branch of the National Museum, the splendid Chandra Kasem (Chankasem) Palace in Ayuttaya was built in 1577 by King Maha Thamaraja (the 17th Ayutthaya monarch) for his son, who became King Naresuan. It was destroyed but later restored by King Mongkut, who stayed there whenever he visited Ayutthaya. (see: The Kingdom of Ayutthaya (1350- 1767) )

Shopping Ayutthaya

If you need a break from all the history, try shopping at Bang Sai, Thailand’s center for folk art and handicrafts.

Eating and Drinking  Ayutthaya

Chili dip or 'nam prik' is a typical dish served together with fresh vegetables which are in season such as cucumbers, morning glory stalks, makok leaves, cha-om and gratin. There are many types of chili paste dips distinguished by the main ingredients or the techniques in making dips.

Not only eaten with fresh vegetables, the chili paste dip is also applied to make many more complex dishes. The spicy Thai salad or 'yam' also derived from dipping. 'Yam' or Thai-style salad usually refers the dish with has sweet and sour taste and has a great aroma from some herbs such as kaffir lime leaves, and lemongrass.

Restaurants @ Krungsri River Hotel Ayutthaya

  • Lieto Italian Restaurant & Pub - The restaurant & pub will serve you parades of delectable Italian cuisine & snack. Enjoy dancing with "Lieto Band" Style Latin - Jazz that will light up your nightlife.
  • The Pasak Coffee Shop - Information dinner at time of the day select from an extensive menu offering an exciting variety of Thai, Japanese & international favorites. Dine and relax with live music.
  • The Gu Cherng Chinese Restaurant - One of Ayutthaya's premier Chinese restaurant offering a menu of exciting Cantonese special expertly prepared according to original recipes. Meeting while eating in out 6 private rooms. Dim Sum is available at lunchtime.
  • Suan Rim Nam Restaurant - Overlooking scenic view of Pa-Sak River. For those who like to eat their meal outdoors, there are choices of Bar-B-Qs or Seafood, together with cool Draft Beer and Folk songs.

Restaurant P.U. INN UBONPON  - The urban retreat place in Ayutthaya. The place where you can enjoy your favorite Thai and European cuisine and home made desserts.

Sports & Activities Ayutthaya

Ayutthaya Golf Course - Northern Rangsit Golf Club

Northern Rangsit Golf Club is the golf course with 18 holes located in the North of Don Muang International Airport about 35 km. to Saraburi. The area of the course is generally flat and the course layout is mainly based on the combination of water hazards. Another element for the score making is a wind which attacks players sometimes during the game.

 
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