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Thailand’s Historical Cities – Visit to Dig into Amazing past of the Kingdom

Written by Vikas Dubey

Topic: TravelPublished March 14, 2012
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Thailand, a Southeast Asian nation, is like a classically-bound history book that uncovers its readers a very long and magnificent past of Thai kingdom. From royal palaces in Bangkok to Buddhist monasteries in Sukhothai, and historical wats in Chiang Mai to splendid ruins in Ayutthaya, countless of historical sites reflect the wealthy past of this great kingdom. If you’re interested to dig into the great history of Thailand, following are the places you must visit on. Bangkok: The capital of Thailand, Bangkok has a rich royal heritage and is a must-visit destination for history-admirers. The city is home to some of the most alluring historical sites in Thailand including the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, which are the finest example of Thai-style architecture. Apart from that, Dusit Mahaprasat, Wat Aron, Dusit Palace, Wat Ratchabophit and Wat Trimit are some other building with superb historical importance and highly decorative architectural details. Most of Bangkok’s historical sites are in the Old City and reflect the opulent history of Bangkok as well as Thai kingdom. Ayutthaya: This magnificent city was the capital of Thai Kingdom before Bangkok was founded. Once considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world owing to its gleaming historical gems, Ayutthaya has now a cluster of ruins. Temples and ruins here are splendid, and attract thousands of history-loving tourists from far and wide. The major attraction in the city is the ‘Ayutthaya National Historical Park’ that combines a number of ancient temples, ruins and monuments. Visit to this city will give a healing touch of great Thai history and its cultures. Chiang Mai: This is the best place to discover typical Thai traditions & cultures. Home to about 300 temples, numerous Buddhist monasteries and historical monuments, Chiang Mai is truly a place to be for those with sense of history and culture. This interesting city is nestled among the rolling foothills of Himalaya Mountains, and could be accessed by a river journey or an elephant ride until 1920s. Due to this isolation, Chiang Mai could preserve a distinct charm that allures travelers in hoards. Sukhothai: Well-preserved ruins in Sukhothai are the evidences of its wealthy past. The city was the capital of Thailand’s first independent state, and that’s why it has a lot pertaining to rich history and cultures of ancient eras. Sukhothai Historic Park is the major attraction for history-lovers. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it covers an area about 25 square miles filled with glorious temples, ruins and monuments. Undoubtedly, tour to Sukhothai is a pleasant sojourn away from the bustling city life. Apart from that, a handful of boutiques here offer the visitors a delightful stay with loads of modern facilities. rnIn simple words, Thailand covers page after page containing a lot about its incredible past. Just plan your Thailand tour with a reputed travel agent, and collect wonderful memories to cherish in future. Nowadays, Thailand packages are easily available over internet.

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