Things to do in Ayutthaya & Central
31 picks in Ayutthaya & Central, Thailand: spots, food and events for travelers.
Within reach of Bangkok are the temple ruins of the old capital Ayutthaya, the Bridge over the River Kwai and Erawan Falls in Kanchanaburi, the beach town of Hua Hin, Khao Yai National Park, the Damnoen Saduak floating market, the Maeklong railway market and the old town of Lopburi.
Good to knowAyutthaya is about 1 to 2 hours from Bangkok by train depending on the service, so it works as a day trip. The ruins and parks have little shade, so the cool season (roughly November to February) and early mornings are the easiest times for sightseeing.
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CultureAyutthaya / Historical Park
Wat Mahathat and the Buddha Head in Tree Roots
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CultureAyutthaya / Ban Pom
Wat Chaiwatthanaram
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CultureAyutthaya / Historical Park
Wat Phra Si Sanphet
Photo: Norbert Nagel, Mörfelden-Walldorf, Germany / CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
CultureAyutthaya / Khlong Suan Phlu
Wat Yai Chaimongkhon
Photo: Supanut Arunoprayote / CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
CultureAyutthaya / Khlong Sa Bua
Wat Na Phramen
Photo: Michael Gunther / CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
CultureAyutthaya / Samphao Lom
Wat Phutthaisawan
Photo: Chainwit. / CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
CultureAyutthaya / Bang Pa-In
Bang Pa-In Palace
Photo: Supinda / CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
CultureAyutthaya / City Island
Long-Tail Boat Trip to Ayutthaya's River Temples
Photo: Krzysztof Golik / CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
CultureKanchanaburi / Mueang
Bridge over the River Kwai
Photo: khanawoot / CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
CultureKanchanaburi / Sai Yok
Krasae Cave on the Death Railway
Kanchanaburi / Mueang
Thailand–Burma Railway Centre
Photo: Pulperm Phungprachit / CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
NatureKanchanaburi / Erawan
Erawan Falls, Erawan National Park
Photo: Niels Mickers / CC BY 3.0 nl, Wikimedia Commons
CultureKanchanaburi / Sai Yok
Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre and Trail
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NatureKanchanaburi / Sai Yok
Sai Yok National Park and Sai Yok Yai Waterfall
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NatureKanchanaburi / Sai Yok
Sai Yok Noi Waterfall
Photo: This Photo was taken by Supanut Arunoprayote. Feel free to u / CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
CultureLopburi / Mueang
Phra Prang Sam Yot
Photo: Andrew Ly nineteen / CC0, Wikimedia Commons
Food & DrinkRatchaburi / Damnoen Saduak
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Photo: Codas / CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
CultureSamut Songkhram / Mae Klong
Maeklong Railway Market (Talat Rom Hup)
Photo: Rangan Datta Wiki / CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Food & DrinkSamut Songkhram / Amphawa
Amphawa Floating Market
Photo: Bjørn Erik Pedersen / CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Food & DrinkPrachuap Khiri Khan / Hua Hin
Hua Hin Night Market
Photo: Wutthichai Charoenburi from Bangkok / CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
EntertainmentPrachuap Khiri Khan / Hua Hin
Cicada Market
Prachuap Khiri Khan / Hua Hin
Vana Nava Water Jungle
Photo: BerryJ / CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
NaturePrachuap Khiri Khan / Sam Roi Yot
Phraya Nakhon Cave
Photo: This Photo was taken by Supanut Arunoprayote. Feel free to u / CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
NatureNakhon Ratchasima / Pak Chong
Khao Yai National Park
Photo: Charin ninsu / CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
EntertainmentNakhon Ratchasima / Pak Chong
The Palio Khao Yai
Nakhon Ratchasima / Pak Chong
Khao Yai Wineries (GranMonte / PB Valley)
Photo: Jr8825 / CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
CulturePrachuap Khiri Khan / Hua Hin
Hua Hin Railway Station
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NaturePrachuap Khiri Khan / Hua Hin
Hua Hin Beach
Prachuap Khiri Khan / Hua Hin
Khao Takiap and Its Giant Golden Buddha
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CulturePhetchaburi / Cha-am
Maruekhathaiyawan Palace
Photo: Ian Gratton from Sutton-n-Craven, North Yorkshire, England / CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
NaturePhetchaburi / Cha-am