North Thailand Sukhothai Historical Park

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Ruins of the royal palaces, Buddhist temples, the city gates, walls, moats, dams, ditches, ponds, canals, and the water dyke control system have been retained and restored by the Department of Fine Arts with the collaboration with UNESCO .Sukhothai Historical Park is one of the finest examples that shows Thailand’s national identity and mankind’s cultural heritage.

Location

Located on the Sukhothai-Tak Highway, Amphoe Muang, Sukhothai

Direction

By car: From Sukhothai town, take Highway No. 12 (Sukhothai-Tak) and drive for 14 kilometers to the park
By minibus/tricycle: Take the local bus or hire the motored tricycle from town to the park

Highlights

Inside the city wall, standing 35 monuments of Buddhist temples and many other structures
The Royal Palace and Wat Mahathat, lying in the center of the town
Important attractions in the city wall, including King Ramkhamhaeng Monument, Wat Si Sawai, Wat Traphang-Ngoen, Wat Chana Songkhram, Wat Sa-Si, San-Ta-Pha-Daeng or Deity Shrine, Wat Mai, The Ramkhamhaeng National Museum and Wat Traphang Thong
The Sites in the North of the park, including Wat Phra Phai Luang, Ruins of the Old Celadon Factory (Thuriang Kiln), Wat Si Chum, Wat Saphan Hin, Wat Chang Rop, Phra-Ruang Dam
The Site in the South of the park, including Wat Chetuphon
The Sites in the East of the park, including Wat Chang Lom and Wat Traphang Thonglang
Ancient Handicraft Village

Activities

Ride a bicycle or take a tram service to explore around historical park
Learn Thai history through the stunning picturesque of Sukhothai at night

Open Hrs.

Daily 6:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m.
The Ramkhamhaeng National Museum opened daily (8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)

Fee

Admission fee: 100 baht. (A package ticket is available at 350 baht.)
Admission to the The Ramkhamhaeng National Museum: 30 baht
Railway service fee: 20 baht
Bicycle rental fee: 20 baht

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