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Sukhothai,
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Sukhothai Attractions:
In amphoe muang
Phra
Mae Ya Shrine This
shrine is situated in front of the City Hall and is highly respected
by Sukhothai residents. It houses an idol of Phra Mae Ya, a
stone figure with face ang long hair, an dressed as an ancient
Queen. The Idol is about 1 meter high and supposed to have been
built during King Ramkhamhaeng's reign as a dedication to his
late mother, Nang Suang.
The
Sukhothai Historical Park The
former greatness of Sukhothai has been preserved. Ruins of the
royal palaces, Buddhist temples, the city gates, walls, moats,
dams, ditches, ponds, canals and the water dyke control system
which was the magical and spiritual centre of the kingdom are
now preserved and restored by the Fine Arts Department with
the co-operation of UNESCO, not only with a view of fostering
Thailand's national identity but of safeguarding a fine example
of making's cultural heritage.
The park is open to the public everyday from 8.30-16.30 hrs.
The admission fee is 20 Baht. Places of interest are as
follows
In amphoe khirimat
The
Ramkhamhaeng National Park (Khao Luang,Sukhothai) This exquisite national
park, with nature and historical background combining, covers
an area of 341 square kilometers, and is declared to be a national
park on October 27, 1980.
High hills and steep cliffs, some of over 1,200 meters above
sea-level, together with fascinating falls, different species
of plants and wild lifes are some of the major attractions available
in this park offer to nature-loving tourists or visitors. Furthermore,
the archaeological and historical sites with ancient remains
and relics make the park even more attractive especially for
critics and theologians.
To reach the park by road is by taking Highway No.101 to Km.
414(20 kms. from Sukhothai) then take the left turn along the
late rite road for another 16 kilometers to get to the park's
office. For accommodations, reservations for bungalows and tents
can be made through the national Park Division, Forestry Department,
by Tel.5790529,5794842
In amphoe sawankhalok
Sawankha
Woranayok National Museum,
38
Kms. form Sukhothai with a 2 kms. left turn, the museum puts
on exhibition sculptures of different periods. Also on exhibition
are ceramic wares of Sukhothai period and ceramic wares from
shipwreck in the Gulf of Thailand. Open daily except Mondays,
Tuesdays, and national holidays, from 9.00-16.00 hrs. |
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