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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand

Updated October 4, 2023

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Wat Tha Ka Rong

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand

Wat Tha Ka Rong

A colorful kitschy temple and floating market off the beaten path.

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand

The Elephant Kraal of Ayutthaya

This elephant kraal is the only one remaining in Thailand, dating back to the 16th century when these massive mammals were integral players in war and trade.
Buddha Head in Tree Roots

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand

Buddha Head in Tree Roots

One of Ayutthaya’s most iconic locations is a mysterious, hauntingly surreal miracle.
Thao Thong Kip Ma, Lady Maria Guyomar de Pinha.

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand

Ban Yipun (Ayutthaya Japanese Village)

The site of a Japanese traders’ settlement that once thrived in Ayutthaya, if for less than a century.
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Prasat Nakhon Luang

These palatial ruins said to be inspired by Cambodia's Angkor Wat have been turned into a significant religious temple.
6 miles from Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Guarded by snakes

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Thailand's Biggest Buddha

The golden Buddha statue at the Wat Muang Monastery is the tallest in Thailand, and the ninth-tallest in the world.
20 miles from Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

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