UNESCO site
Sukhothai Historical Park
The ruins of the first Thai capital: seated Buddhas, lotus ponds, brick columns and very few people.
WhereSukhothai
Time neededHalf to full day
Best timeNovember to February
CostTHB 100 per zone
It is quieter and greener than Ayutthaya, and the scale is human. Cycling between the temples at 7am, with mist on the ponds, is the northern plains at their best.
How to visit it well
- Rent a bicycle at the gate; the park is flat.
- Wat Si Chum's giant seated Buddha is outside the central zone.
- Stay overnight — the town is small and pleasant.
