Ayutthaya Travel - Ayutthaya Tourism

General Information

The Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya in short, is one of Thailand's historical and majestic highlights. Serving as the Thai capital for 417 years (1350 � 1767: Kingdom of Ayutthaya), it was once glorified as one of the biggest cities in the world � a Southeast Asia center for civilizations. During the 17th century, most foreign visitors to Ayutthaya, traders or diplomats alike, claimed Ayutthaya to be the most illustrious and glittering city that they had ever visited. The map of Ayutthaya published in 1691 by Simon de la Loub?re in Du Royaume De Siam is proof of such recognition.

The Kingdom of Ayutthaya reached its apex in terms of sovereignty, military might, wealth, culture, and international commerce in the 16th century when the Kingdom territory was extended far beyond present-day Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. Ayutthaya even had diplomatic relations with Louis XIV of France and was courted by Dutch, Portuguese, English, Chinese and Japanese merchants.

Visitors can explore and appreciate Thai history in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, which is situated only 86 kilometers north of Bangkok. Visitors to Ayutthaya can marvel at its grandeur reflected through numerous magnificent structures and ruins concentrated in and around the city island surrounded by Maenam Chao Phraya, Maenam Pa Sak and Maenam Lopburi.

Discount Hotels in Ayutthaya

Up to $50 Most Popular Hotel Ayutthaya


Krungsri River Hotel	Ayothaya Riverside Hotel	Ayutthaya Grand Hotel
U-Thong Inn Hotel	Woraburi Ayothaya Hotel

Festival Ayutthaya

BANG SAI ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
(Bang Sai Arts & Crafts Centre)
The annual fair shows products of H.M. the Queens SUPPORT programme. Visitors will enjoy shopping, and viewing exhibitions and demonstrations of local products from each district of Ayutthaya.

BANG SAI LOI KRATHONG
(Bang Sai Arts & Crafts Centre)
Celebrations include traditional float (Krathong) and beauty contests, handicraft demonstrations and exhibitions, special events, and krathong launching beneath the full moon.

SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
In Front of Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit
The traditional Thai New Year is an occasion for merry making in Ayutthaya, with religious ceremonies as well as public festivitis. Anyone who ventures out on the streets is likely to get a thorugh soaking, but all in a spirit of fun at the peak of the hot season.