SI SATCHANALAI
Si Satchanalai was a city of the Sukhothai kingdom, located close to the modern town of Si Satchanalai, which is 67 km north of new Sukhothai .
1. SI SATCHANALAI HISTORICAL PARK
Si Satchanalai Historical Park contains the remains of Sukhothai era Structures in a park and setting similar to Sukhothai Historical Park. The 13th to 15th century ruins of 134 structures have been discovered and are located beside the Yom River among hills and are less restored than those of Sukhothai's . The ancient site was the kingdom's second city and the residence of the crown prince. It enjoyed great importance, as demonstrated by the size of its remains . This park is open everyday between 8 am - 5pm.
2. WAT PHRA SI RATTANA MAHATHAT
This temple, also called Wat Phra Borommathat Mueang Chaliang or Wat Phra Prang is situated 3 kms to the south of the ancient Si Satchanalai's walls. An immense laterite prang, which is on a square base, marks the centre of the temple. A steep stair case in front of the prang leads to a room where a reliquary is enshrined.
3. WAT KHAO PHANOM PHLOENG
This is a hilltop temple within the old town of Si Satchanalai. A laterite chedi in the centre, a large wihan or image hall in the front and a small sanctuary at the back all appeared as ancient ruins. Some laterite pillars and a damaged Buddha image constructed of laterite slabs and coated with mortar are also visible.
4. WAT KHAO SUWAN KHIRI
The hilltop temple is situated 200 m from Phanom Phloeng Hill. A huge bell shaped chedi on a 5 tiered base marks the centre of the temple. Ruins of a wihan, chedi and fragments of huge stucco figures scattered on the ground. The similarity between some figures here and those at Wat Chang Lom lead to the belief that King Ramkhaemhaeng the Great had this temple constructed.
5. WAT CHANG LOM
A huge bell shaped chedi supported by 39 elephants with 4 at the cardinal points to mark the centre of the temple . Above the chedi's base are the niches enshrining Buddha images in the Subduing Mara posture.
6. WAT CHEDI CHET THAEO
This is one of the most beautiful temples in Sukhothai Province. Stupa of different artistic styles and influences were built here. Remnants of old mural paintings can still be seen in some stupa.
7. WAT SUAN KAEO UTTHAYAN YAI
Located near Wat Chedi Chet Thaeo, across a dirt road, this temple has the ruins of a large image hall. It is also called Wat Kao Hong which means the Nine Roomed Temple.
8. WAT NANG PHAYA
This temple is famous for its delicate stucco reliefs in the remains of the northwestern wall of the seven roomed wihan. The pillars are decorated with unglazed ceramic designs . The central laterite stupa is surrounded by lampposts and accessible by a set of narrow stairs.
9. WAT SUAN KAEO UTTHAYAN NOU
This temple's ruins consist of a frontal wihan housing a Buddha image and complete with a laterite roof.
10. SANGKHALOK KILN SITE STUDY AND CONSERVATION CENTRE
At one time, hundreds if huge pottery kilns lined the Yom River in this area and several of these have been carefully excavated . One of the kilns that can be viewed in the centre is in an oval shape with a curved roof and around 7 - 8 m wide, while a large outdoor kiln is situated a short distance away. The centre displays pottery and potsherds, found in the area and information on the evolution of ancient ceramics. Located soem 4 kms north of Si Satchanalai Historical Park to Ban Ko Noi,.
11. SI SATCHANALAI NATIONAL PARK
Covering an area of 213 sq kms , this forest and mountain park offers trekking routes to waterfalls, caves and a hot spring . The park is about 100km from Sukhothai and can be reached by a local bus from Si Satchanalai where there is accommodation provided.
Si Satchanalai was a city of the Sukhothai kingdom, located close to the modern town of Si Satchanalai, which is 67 km north of new Sukhothai .
1. SI SATCHANALAI HISTORICAL PARK
Si Satchanalai Historical Park contains the remains of Sukhothai era Structures in a park and setting similar to Sukhothai Historical Park. The 13th to 15th century ruins of 134 structures have been discovered and are located beside the Yom River among hills and are less restored than those of Sukhothai's . The ancient site was the kingdom's second city and the residence of the crown prince. It enjoyed great importance, as demonstrated by the size of its remains . This park is open everyday between 8 am - 5pm.
2. WAT PHRA SI RATTANA MAHATHAT
This temple, also called Wat Phra Borommathat Mueang Chaliang or Wat Phra Prang is situated 3 kms to the south of the ancient Si Satchanalai's walls. An immense laterite prang, which is on a square base, marks the centre of the temple. A steep stair case in front of the prang leads to a room where a reliquary is enshrined.
3. WAT KHAO PHANOM PHLOENG
This is a hilltop temple within the old town of Si Satchanalai. A laterite chedi in the centre, a large wihan or image hall in the front and a small sanctuary at the back all appeared as ancient ruins. Some laterite pillars and a damaged Buddha image constructed of laterite slabs and coated with mortar are also visible.
4. WAT KHAO SUWAN KHIRI
The hilltop temple is situated 200 m from Phanom Phloeng Hill. A huge bell shaped chedi on a 5 tiered base marks the centre of the temple. Ruins of a wihan, chedi and fragments of huge stucco figures scattered on the ground. The similarity between some figures here and those at Wat Chang Lom lead to the belief that King Ramkhaemhaeng the Great had this temple constructed.
5. WAT CHANG LOM
A huge bell shaped chedi supported by 39 elephants with 4 at the cardinal points to mark the centre of the temple . Above the chedi's base are the niches enshrining Buddha images in the Subduing Mara posture.
6. WAT CHEDI CHET THAEO
This is one of the most beautiful temples in Sukhothai Province. Stupa of different artistic styles and influences were built here. Remnants of old mural paintings can still be seen in some stupa.
7. WAT SUAN KAEO UTTHAYAN YAI
Located near Wat Chedi Chet Thaeo, across a dirt road, this temple has the ruins of a large image hall. It is also called Wat Kao Hong which means the Nine Roomed Temple.
8. WAT NANG PHAYA
This temple is famous for its delicate stucco reliefs in the remains of the northwestern wall of the seven roomed wihan. The pillars are decorated with unglazed ceramic designs . The central laterite stupa is surrounded by lampposts and accessible by a set of narrow stairs.
9. WAT SUAN KAEO UTTHAYAN NOU
This temple's ruins consist of a frontal wihan housing a Buddha image and complete with a laterite roof.
10. SANGKHALOK KILN SITE STUDY AND CONSERVATION CENTRE
At one time, hundreds if huge pottery kilns lined the Yom River in this area and several of these have been carefully excavated . One of the kilns that can be viewed in the centre is in an oval shape with a curved roof and around 7 - 8 m wide, while a large outdoor kiln is situated a short distance away. The centre displays pottery and potsherds, found in the area and information on the evolution of ancient ceramics. Located soem 4 kms north of Si Satchanalai Historical Park to Ban Ko Noi,.
11. SI SATCHANALAI NATIONAL PARK
Covering an area of 213 sq kms , this forest and mountain park offers trekking routes to waterfalls, caves and a hot spring . The park is about 100km from Sukhothai and can be reached by a local bus from Si Satchanalai where there is accommodation provided.
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