Ayutthaya was one of the former capitals of Thailand that was sacked by the Burmese
in 1767. I did a day trip from Bangkok, on a guided tour, which also included
a stop at the Summer Palace and a river cruise including buffet lunch back
to Bangkok.
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| First stop Bang-Pa-In Palace |
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| Walkway to the Summer Palace |
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| Handmade flower charms for peace and good luck |
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| Some stray elephants in the park |
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| Walking to the Summer Palace |
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| Viharn Phra Mongkol Bophit, Ayutthaya |
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| The seated Buddha inside Viharn Phra Mongkol Bophit, Ayutthaya |
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| Ayutthaya, the old capital |
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| The only Buddha in Ayutthaya with a head remaining |
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| On the Grand Pearl River Cruise back to Bangkok |
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| Arriving in Bangkok by boat |
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