Useful information about travel destinations in Asia.
Wat Putthai Sawan was built during the reign of the King U-Thong, in the fourteenth century. This complex contains a replica of a Buddha footprint and mural paintings, representative of the late Ayutthaya period.
Wat Phra Si Sanphet, used as royal monastery from 1350 to 1448, occupies a vast area within the walls of Ayuthhaya ancient royal palace. The 3 Chedis, which contain the relics of 3 Kings, are among the few buildings that have survived the passage of time.
Prior to the foundation of the Ayutthaya kingdom, Wat Phanan choeng houses an immense image of a golden Buddha, 19 meters high, that dates from 1324. The prayer ceremonies are particularly beautiful, and it is well worth waiting to witness a ritual where the believers chant prayers.
You can not miss this royal temple, particularly beautiful at the end of the day. Situated on the other side of the river and facing the city of Ayutthaya, it is one of the most elaborate representations of Mount Meru in Khmer architecture.
Wat Na Phra Men was the only temple that survived the fall of Ayutthaya, without suffering damage, as it was used as a military base of the Burmese army. In this temple you will find an beautiful image of Buddha that makes the visit worthwhile.
The "Portuguese Settlement" was probably the largest western settlement in Ayutthaya, with about 3000 people. Portugal was the first nation to settle in the city, around 1500, and the village had 3 Catholic churches, among them, the church of St. Joseph.
Mu Kon Lanta National Park is a marine park that includes some islands and the Koh Lanta National Park, where it is headquartered. In addition to the Koh Lanta park, where the trails and caves stand out, the islands Ko Rok, Ko Rok Noi, Ko Gnai and Ko Kradan are also part of the protected area, and are closed from May to October.
The Koh Lanta National Park is at the southern end of the island. This park is part of Mu Ko Lanta National Park, home to nomadic people ("The Sea Gypsys"), which also includes other protected islands, to wich access is forbidden in the low season. Relatively to this area of the park, in Koh Lanta, the highlights are the tropical forest slopes,
Wat Mahathat, in Ayutthaya, is one of the places you have to visit . Today in ruins, it was built in the 14th century, even before Ayutthaya became the capital of the kingdom of Siam.
Wat Benjamabhopit is one of the main Buddhist temples in Bangkok. Built in 1900, it is known for various reasons and usualy named as the Marble Temple, for obvious reasons.
