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Day Six
Home » Thailand » Bangkok - Weeklong Itinerary » Day SixAyutthaya was a shining example of the advanced civilization from the fourteenth century to the eighteenth century. The city was destroyed by the Burmese in 1767. The site is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Headless Buddha statues and other ruins surround the ancient city and give the visitor a glimpse into this once important trading and cultural center. The city can be accessed in two ways. You can go by bus—it is about 60 miles north of the center of Bangkok—or you can take a river boat cruise, which will take a couple of hours to get there. Some people opt for a boat ride there and a bus ride back or vice versa. A boat ride will give you insight into river life and the communities that thrive on the edge of the Chao Praya. A bus ride will take you out of the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, past Don Muang Airport, beyond industrial areas and slowly into less congested communities surrounding Bangkok. A full day river cruise to Ayutthaya will cost between thirty and forty dollars (US) and includes lunch and snacks. Some tours stop at the Bang-Pa summer palace.
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