Sukhothai

Sukhothai Historical Park

Sukhothai

The Sukhothai Historical Park ruins are one of Thailand’s most impressive World Heritage sites. The park includes the remains of 21 historical sites and…

Sukhothai Historical Park Western Zone

Sukhothai

The western zone of Sukhothai Historical Park, at its furthest extent 2km west of the old city walls, is the most expansive. In addition to Wat Saphan Hin…

Sukhothai Historical Park Central Zone

Sukhothai

This is the historical park’s main zone and home to what are arguably some of the park’s most impressive ruins. On Saturday night much of the central…

Sukhothai Historical Park Northern Zone

Sukhothai

The northern zone of Sukhothai Historical Park, 500m north of the old city walls, is easily reached by bicycle.

Wat Saphan Hin

Sukhothai

This wát is located on the crest of a hill that rises about 200m above the plain. Its name means ‘stone bridge’ – a reference to the slate path and…

Wat Mahathat

Sukhothai

Completed in the 13th century, the largest wát in Sukhothai is surrounded by brick walls (206m long and 200m wide) and a moat that is believed to…

Wat Si Chum

Sukhothai

This wát contains an impressive mon·dòp (small, square, spired building) with a 15m brick-and-stucco seated Buddha. This Buddha’s elegant, tapered fingers…

Sangkhalok Museum

Sukhothai

This small but comprehensive museum is an excellent introduction to ancient Sukhothai’s most famous product and export, its ceramics. The ground floor…