Today, Sukhothai, which translates to "Dawn of Happiness", is a well-preserved ancient city, and one filled with temples, stupas, and intricate elephant carvings made in stone. Because of its state, Sukhothai was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991, and the entire area was converted into a historical park. While Sukhothai is eclipsed by the fame of Cambodia's Angkor Wat and central Thailand's Ayutthaya, it is nonetheless a historic, culturally significant site that sees considerably fewer tourists than both the aforementioned cities.
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Meet a curator for a privately guided tour of the Ramkhamhaeng National Museum, which offers a comprehensive look at Thai ways of life during the Sukhothai period through the many sculptures and antiquities on display.
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991, Sukhothai Historical Park includes ruins of the royal palaces, Buddhist temples, the city gates, walls, moats, dams, ditches, ponds, canals, and the water dyke control system. The site was thoroughly restored by the Thai Fine Arts Department in conjunction with UNESCO. Meet with the head of the restoration project who will give you a private, guided tour of the site, and discuss the history of the area in greater depth.
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This nine-day itinerary will introduce you to the beauty and history of Northern Thailand. Visit authentic Lanna towns and traditional villages on the Sakae Krang River, explore a multitude of temples and ancient ruins, and spend a day interacting with elephants.
Navigate Thailand’s rich past on this luxurious 4-day tour. Bike between beautiful temples in the fresh mountain air in the North. Enjoy a hot beverage inside a preserved Moungngwezin House. Feel just as ancient royalty must have felt as you stay in the area’s most luxurious hotels and dine at the finest restaurants.
On this 12-day luxury private jet adventure, stroll the streets of emperors in Vietnam, visit old-word temples scattered across Southeast Asia, and try your hand at bargaining with the locals at different fresh markets. This trip hits all of Southeast Asia’s must-see destinations, traveling from Thailand to Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Myanmar. See isolated cities and towns not frequented by the average traveler, made accessible by a private jet.
This seven-day itinerary will introduce you to the startling natural beauty and historic ruins that Northern Thailand has to offer. Journey from the vibrant bustle of Bangkok to sleepy villages on the Sakae Krang river and explore the myriad of Buddhist temples scattered around Chiang Mai.
Explore nearly 200 ancient ruins and 26 different stunning temples at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sukhothai. The adventure only begins there, continuing for 8 luxurious days through Thailand’s magical North. See the culture, history and natural beauty beyond Thailand’s beaches.
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