Wat Traphang-Thong
Situated to the east of Wat Mahathat is Wat Traphang Thong. The monastery is located on an island in the
Read moreSukhothai which literally means “Dawn of Happiness” with an area of 6,596 square kilometres, is about 427 kilometres north of Bangkok, and was founded in 1238. Sukhothai was the capital of Thailand for approximately 120 years.
Administratively, Sukhothai is divided into the following districts: Muang Sukhothai, Sawan Khalok, Ban Dan Lan Hoi, Si Samrong, Thung Sariam, Kong Krailat, Khiri Mat, Si Satchanalai and Si Nakhon.
Situated to the east of Wat Mahathat is Wat Traphang Thong. The monastery is located on an island in the
Read moreThis temple lies about 500 metres north of San Luang Gate (northern gate). This sanctuary, formerly a Khmer-Hindu shrine but
Read moreThis lies about 1,500 metres north of Wat Mahathat and was originally surrounded by a moat. A square mondop which
Read moreSituated to the north of Wat Mahathat is Wat Chana Songkhram. Its main sanctuary is a round Singhalese-style chedi. In
Read moreA sanctuary lying to the west behind the Royal Palace compound is Wat Mahathat. It is Sukhothai’s largest temple with
Read moreSukhothai Historical Park is located 12 kilometres from town on the Sukhothai-Tak Highway. It is open daily 8.30 a.m. –
Read moreSi Satchanalai Historical Park is located on the bank of the Yom River. It is open daily between 8.30 a.m.-4.30
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