| |
Ayutthaya |
 |
| |
 |
Ayutthaya
Ayutthaya was founded around A.D.1350 by a Prince of U Thong. It used to be one of the richest cities in Asia by the 1600s, exporting rice, animal skins, ivory, etc. In 1767 the city was completely burned during the war. |
|
................................................................................................................................................. |
Wat Maheyong (ÇÑ´Áà˧¤³ì)
Wat Maheyong is located in the opposite direction of Wat Yai Chai Mongkol. The restoration work had been done and upon our visit on June 24, 2001, this temple is much more attractive. The parking lot for tourist is provided, while the compound is nicely improved. The main large chapel is restored and some Buddha images are installed. |
  |
................................................................................................................................................. |
Wat Suwandararam
Wat Suwandararam was built in the end of Ayutthaya Period, during 2275 - 2301 B.E., formerly named Wat Thong. It was destroyed during the war and left unattended until in 2328 B.E. when it was restored and rebuilt and named Wat Suwandararam Ratchaworaviharn until now. |
 |
 |
|
The mural paintings inside the chapel (Ubosot) and inside the Vihara are famous and they describe the story of the Lord Buddha and King Naresuan the Great and part of Ayutthaya history. |
................................................................................................................................................. |
| |
|
|
River Scenery
An attractive trip when you are in Ayutthaya is to take a boat ride and have fun while enjoying lunch or dinner on the "Rice Boat", but modernized with facilities, e.g. TV and Karaoke. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
