Ayutthaya

Ayutthaya, a province about an hour north of Bangkok in Thailand deserves a whole day if not several days to explore.  

Below are some of the temples we visited.

Wat Phanan Choeng

Wat Maha That 

Thanon Si Sanphet

How we got here and some tips I'd like to share:

- From Khao San road, we rode a TukTuk to Victory Monument 

- From Victory Monument, we took the van to Ayutthaya at 140 THB per person

- In Ayutthaya town proper, we met several tuktuk drivers and arranged our temple tour.  Since we lacked $$$, we decided to just visit a number of temples just so we are able to say we have not missed this great place.

Amount: 

- We were unaware that these temples have free entrance fees.  So better make sure you have extra cash with you.

- Wear light, comfortable and not so-revealing travel costumes.  Remember that you are in a different country and are visiting their holy sites.  Show respect by simply following temple rules. Don't forget sun protection too for Thai weather can be really hot at times.

- Tuktuk drivers will show you photos of the different temples.  Best if you do your own research before your trip so you would know the temples you may want to visit to save time.  Temples here are not within easy reach of each other and requires ample travel time.

- Pay extra attention to your personal stuff

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Day 9: Itinerary and Expenses

22 Baht - Breakfast
50 Baht - Tuktuk to Victory Monument per person
70 Baht - Van to Ayutthaya
200 Baht - Ayutthaya Tour Service (tuktuk) per person
20 Baht - Entrance fee in Wat Phanan Choeng temple
20 Baht - Entrance fee in Wat Maha Tat temple
FREE - Entrance fee in Thanon Si Sanphet
60 Baht - Van to Bangkok
35 Baht - Lunch
43.50 Baht - Taxi back to Khao San road per person

Total:  Baht 520.50 or 691.66 PHP


conversions done via oanda.com

Other parts in this series
Part 1 - At The Airport
Part 2 - Singapore Skyline, Merlion, Marina Sands and the Cute Couple
Part 3 - New Friends On The Road, Universal Studios And A Little Bit Of Sentosa
Part 4 - Gardens By The Bay, Little India, Chinatown and Cross-border Trip to Malaysia
Part 5 - My Love Affair With Melaka and Petronas Towers
Part 6 - Batu Caves, Merdaka Square and the Sleepy Train Ride to Padang Besar
Part 7- Padang Besar to Bangkok, New Joe Guesthouse and Khao San Road
Part 8 - Floating Market and the Almost First-time Elephant Ride
Part 9 - You are on it
Part 10 - Going Home