|
Sukhothai
Historical Park
12 km from the old town on Sukhothai-Tak highway, Sukhothai
Historical Site is one of Thailand's national symbols and
offers many fine examples of the regions cultural heritage.
With a restoration plan launched by the Fine Arts Department
of Thailand in 1960, together with cooperation from UNESCO,
the ruins of Sukhothai have been carefully preserved, restored
and rebuilt.
 In
addition, many artifacts from the site have been moved to
an exhibit in Ramkhamhaeng National Museum. Sukhothai historical
park is open daily from 8.30am to 4.30pm, for an entrance
fee of about 20 baht. The whole 70 sq km complex consists
of 193 ruined sites, including: the walls of the old city,
the Royal Palace and Wat Mahathat, the Ramkhamhaeng National
Museum, the Ramkhamhaeng Monument, Wat Si Sawai, Wat Traphang
Ngoen, Wat Traphang Thong, Wat Chana Songkhram, Wat Sa Si,
Wat Mai and San Ta Pha Daeng (Deity Shrine).
More information and facilitates are provided by the Tourist
Service Center in the site near Wat Phra Phai Luang.
Back
to Top
|
