Driving to Ayutthaya for 1 day, going in the morning and returning in the afternoon.

On holidays, Saturday-Sunday That is very short for working people like us. Hardly able to travel very far. Plus, there's very little money in your pocket, so I'll recommend some nearby tourist attractions that are easy to get to. The cost is not expensive. Go in the morning and return in the late afternoon. That is "Ayutthaya".

It's good to plan to visit at least 5 places because it's a good place to visit in Ayutthaya. Too many

We left the house and started traveling around 6:00 a.m. because we were close to Kanchanaphisek Road, so we used this route and ran until we reached the Bang Pa-in-Ayutthaya intersection, then turned left and came out onto Phahon Yothin Road. From there, go straight until you reach the bridge that turns vehicles across the river to the entrance to Ayutthaya. (The bridge is in the left lane)

Then keep running straight. Come out early, the weather is good, there are few cars, few ten-wheelers, it's easy to drive.:D

Along the route there are many signs pointing the way to the temple. I don't know which temple to stop at first. But the first temple we will go to is Wat Phu Khao Thong, Ayutthaya Province. Keep driving until you come to a red light intersection.

Pass this red light intersection and continue straight. Then you will pass the bridge next to the intersection. Keep to the right to make a U-turn.

The road back to the car is hilly. Drive carefully. :)

After making a U-turn, keep to the left. In order to turn left next to the bridge over the intersection. After driving for a while, if you look to the left you can see the top of Phu Khao Thong Pagoda from a distance.

When you see a road sign, prepare to turn.

Drive slowly following the signs. Then turn left along the road or go straight a bit and then turn into a small path. You can pass the villagers' houses. You will reach Wat Phu Khao Thong.

But we came in a small way. Passing the villagers' houses Feeling like I'm slightly lost. :D

Passing by villagers' houses You will reach Wat Phu Khao Thong. But we came when the Phu Khao Thong Pagoda was being renovated. So I was only able to take photos of the surrounding atmosphere (waaaa.....so sad)

This Golden Phu Khao Temple After the second loss of the city, this temple became an abandoned temple ever since. But Phra Maha Chedi is still an important Buddhist place that people travel to pay homage to. As shown in the Nirat Phu Khao Thong of Sunthorn Phu who came to worship during the reign of King Rama III of Rattanakosin. This temple has had monks come to stay again for Buddhist Lent since 1957 and at present. In the middle of the road at the entrance to this temple, a monument to King Naresuan on a war horse was also built.

After that, if you continue straight, you will find the King Naresuan the Great Monument.

This area is called Thung Phu Khao Thong. In the past it had been a battlefield many times. Countless Thai heroes have sacrificed their lives to protect our sovereignty and Maintain independence

At this point, it's almost 8:00 a.m. and we'll continue on our way. Wat Chaiwatthanaram because in the morning the tour probably hasn't come yet. There probably wouldn't be many people. You will be able to take beautiful photos.

which we left the same way Then turn left. and continue traveling along the path.

Then we used GPS to guide us. Turn your car over the bridge to cross the Chao Phraya River. Then the road turns into the temple. It will be at the left bridge head. When you turn, follow the signs.

Found a sign in front of Wat Chaiwatthanaram. You can turn left and go in.

Wat Chaiwatthanaram Must pay an admission fee

Wat Chaiwatthanaram Located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. It is a royal monastery from the Ayutthaya period.

Entrance gate before reaching the crematorium (or not)

After we walked past the crematorium, We will see Buddha statues all around the balcony. This part is called the balcony for connecting. Between each crematorium, there are 120 Buddha images in the Maravijaya posture, with the inner core made of wood. Layer by layer of plaster until it was in proportion to the size of an inch. Bronze metal was used to shape it, but at present there are only a few images left (search information from Google).

We walked around and explored for a while. Sometimes I think I want to see various temples. This in the past that is in perfect condition How beautiful it will be

It is enshrined with a stucco Buddha image in the posture of Maravichai. Inside the glass house The upper part is a wooden ceiling decorated with stars.

 Finished from here. We find something to eat at 9:00 a.m. (Early in the morning, we only drink coffee on the side of the road. I haven't eaten anything yet), so I stopped by to find something easy to eat. Boat noodles opposite the temple.

With a full stomach, we continue our journey, driving across the Chao Phraya River and returning the same way. (Can't make a U-turn. You have to drive under the bridge and then circle back up to the bridge.) Continue your journey to Phra Mongkhon Bophit and Wat Phra Sri Sanphet adjacent

Drive along following the GPS. There are many temples along the way. I couldn't decide where to stop first, so I ended up stopping at Wat Thammikarat.

Wat Thammikarat, next to the ancient palace. and Wat Phra Si Sanphet Currently, it is still a temple where monks stay for the Buddhist Lent and practice Dhamma.

The Reclining Buddha (Reclining Buddha) was built by His Majesty the King's consort and a sick daughter. He prayed after his daughter was healed and then built a temple for her. The holy water in this temple is said to have It is very sacred and people come to pray. Please use it as desired.

During the walk The entrance arch is arranged as a flower arch. Let's take beautiful photos as well.

Walk a bit and you will find a statue of King Naresuan. People like to bring chickens to worship.

Big Chedi, Singha Lom, 52 pieces

Phra Wihan Luang is a brick and mortar building with a large rectangular plan. There are porches standing out at the front and back of the building. The temple walls are pierced with bars on the windows, a style influenced by Khmer art. Because it is next to the Royal Palace Kings in the Ayutthaya period Therefore, he regularly came to listen to sermons on Sabbath days at this temple. Therefore, this temple has another name: Wihan Songtham.

The Buddha head is cast in bronze and is of the art of the U Thong period. It was originally in the Royal Temple and was very sacred. Said that anyone who has a lawsuit and swears an oath before the King must die or have something else happen to them. It is very popular. During the time when Phraya Boran Ratchathanin He is the governor of the old city. Established a museum in Chandrakasem Palace. The head of this Buddha image was taken away. Later, the Fine Arts Department took it to the Chao Sam Phraya Museum. So the sacredness disappeared.

The main Buddha image inside the temple

Then we traveled to Wat Mongkol Bophit and Wat Phra Sri Sanphet. Area in front of the temple (Or behind it, I don't know) there will be a market selling food, souvenirs, and souvenirs. You can buy them in this area.

Next to the market is Wat Mongkhon Bophit. But it's being renovated and I can't enter (again, what a shame).

This picture is of Wat Mongkol Bophit in the old days. Before the restoration (found a picture on Google, don't know who credits it)

Then I walked a little further and found it. Wat Phra Si Sanphet Open for tourists to visit every day from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Admission fee: Thai people 10 baht, foreigners 50 baht, as usual.

Wat Phra Si Sanphet It is a royal temple in the ancient palace of Ayutthaya. There are no monks residing during the Buddhist Lent. which is the prototype of Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram Bangkok

In th.wikipedia it is said that in the following year, 1500, King Ramathibodi II built the temple. He cast a Buddha image, standing 8 wa (approximately 16 meters) tall, covered with gold weighing 286 pounds (approximately 171 kilograms) and enshrined it in the temple. Give the name Phra Sri Sanphetdayanana Later, during the reign of King Rama I, His Majesty had it moved to Wat Phra Chetuphon and placed those parts that could not be restored in a large chedi that was built and bestowed the name of the chedi that Sri Sanphetdayan Chedi The third pagoda next from the west side is Chedi containing relics of King Ramathibodi II, which His Majesty King Borommarajathirat I 4(Phra No Phutthakun) His son had ordered it to be built. All three pagodas are Lanka style pagodas.

Someone once said that Phra Sri Sanphetdayanana It was originally a standing Buddha image about 16 meters tall, very large, and was covered with gold. In those days, burning removed the gold that covered the temple. That is, fire would be put on the ankles of the Buddha statue until the gold melted down continuously. and because the Buddha image is very large As for his ankles, he could not stand the heat for a long time. The Buddha image collapsed.

Imagine those days. Where the enemy attacked, killed, burned houses and cities, coming to this temple felt even more depressing than Wat Chaiwatthanaram.

Then we walked past the husk temple. On the sign it says It may be part of Wat Chi Chiang, which the Royal Chronicles say that in 1518, Wat Chi Chiang was built during the reign of King Chairachathirat. And in the land of Lord Dhamma he brought Buddha, which means Buddha image. "Phra Mongkol Bophit" which is Wat Chi Chiang It was moved to an area next to the west and a mandapa was built to cover it. Three years later, His Majesty ordered to adjust the area of Wihan Khaep Temple to be used as a place for the royal cremation.

By now it's about 11:30 a.m., so I'm going to walk back to the car. It's better to go find something to eat. But I've walked a long way. So I walked out onto the road. to walk around and return to the front to see the surrounding places as well

Passed by Wat Phra Ram gently. (didn't go in)

 After that we will go for a while until we reach the right direction and find Khum Khun Phaen.

An organization to preserve our homes in uniform for generations to come after ancient survey studies. The house was originally a Samui Thesaphiban mansion. The province before the old capital, the old capital

Walked for a while and passed Wang Chang in a gentle way (didn't go in either).

Return to the market Find something to eat until you're full. Finished around noon. Prepare to continue your journey today.

Follow the next sign to go to Wat Yai Chai Mongkol this afternoon. While driving, I seem to get lost :D and appear at some kind of temple. So I walked down and asked the uncle who was selling lotus flowers in front of the temple. So I know it is. Worachettharam Temple

Inside the temple wall consists of The main chedi is Sri Lanka style, Sukhothai style. Three temples, an ordination hall, and two small recessed pagodas stand on the same base. It is believed that the ashes of King Naresuan the Great may be placed inside one of the pagodas in this temple.

According to the Royal Chronicles, King Ekathotsarot built it around 1593, which is the year King Naresuan the Great. King Ekathotsarot's brother raised an army to attack the city of Tong U. and while moving the army to Muang Hang He became seriously ill and passed away. Somdet Phra Ekathotsarot ordered the body to be brought to Ayutthaya. and appointed a 17 wa high crematorium and then went to offer the cremation. Inviting 10,000 monks to join in the ceremony. It is believed that the royal cremation ceremony was held at Worachettharam Temple.

This temple is quiet. There aren't many people at all. Or whether they came when there was no one or not, I don't know.

On the opposite side is Wat Worapho.

The temple interior consists of a main prang with a balcony surrounding it. Currently, only the base remains. On the north side of the main prang, remains of the building can still be seen. Temple and square pagoda On the south side, there is a temple for enshrining the Buddha's footprint. All ancient temple buildings

Then drive a little further, about 300 - 400 meters, and you will see Wat Lokayasutha or Wat Phra Non.

 By now it's around 1:00 p.m. from where you've gotten lost. You should turn on your GPS, sir!!

Followed the GPS and finally arrived. Wat Yai Chai Mongkol

The highlight of the temple is the large chedi that is believed to It was renovated during the reign of King Naresuan the Great. Inside, a Chai Mongkol spell was discovered. Inside the temple It is the place where Phra Phuttha Chai Mongkol is enshrined. The principal Buddha image is sacred to the temple.

Come here in the afternoon, there will be a lot of people.

We went to pay respects to the Buddha first.

Next in the pagoda

Coming up to the top, we were able to see the scenery. around the temple clearly

Inside the big pagoda Can't go in at all. There were a lot of people today, which was a shame, so I had to come down and take photos around the pagoda instead.

 After finishing from here around 3:00 p.m., it's time to head back.  There are still many places to visit in Ayutthaya. Actually, if you want to travel all the way. It would probably take a lot of time, like let's say we only have this much time. Let's travel around like this. :D