Wednesday 23 October 2019

THAILAND SUKHOTHAI - CITY ATTRACTIONS

1. PHRA MAE YA SHRINE
Situated in front of the city hall, the Shrine houses the Phra Mae Ya figure, in ancient queen's dress, said to have been made by King Ramkhamhaeng as a dedication to his late mother Nang Sueang.

2. SANGKHALOK MUSEUM
The museum displays SANGKHALOK ( Sawankhalok) ceramics , which are ceramics produced in old Sukhothai Kingdom and ceramics produced in the old Lanna Kingdom. Located  1 km from town on the Phitsanulok road. Open everyday between 8 am - 5 pm

3. FISH MUSEUM
Located in Rama IV Park on Phitsanulok Road, the Museum displays a variety of freshwater fish mentioned in Thai literature . Open everyday between 9 am - 5 pm except Tuesday . Admission is free.

4. RAMKHAMHAENG NATIONAL PARK ( KHAO LUANG)
Covering the area of Amphoe Ban Dan Lan Hoi, Amphoe Khiri Mat and Amphoe Mueang of Sukhothai Province, this park is a nature park with historical significance. Amongst the abundance of natural beauty, Ramkhamhaeng Park also features several ancient structure. The most prominent his features of this park are Namtok Sai Rung and Khao Luang mountain range.Pha Na Rai, which is one of the peaks of Khao Luang, offers the most magnificent view of the sunrise and sunset .

5. SAWANKHALOK -SAWANKHAWORANAYOK NATIONAL MUSEUM
Located at Sawankhalok town, 38 kms, north of Sukhothai . The museum features sculptural art from various periods and Sangkhalok ( Sawankhalok) pottery from the Sukhothai era , some of it retrieved from sunken vessels in the Gulf of Thailand .Open everyday between 8.30 am - 4.30pm except Monday , Tuesday and Public Holidays .

6. RAMKHAMHAENG NATIONAL PARK (KHAO LUANG SUKHOTHAI)
This exquisite national park with a combined natural and historical background covers an area of 341 sq kms of high hills and steep cliffs, some over 1200 m high. The park features natural attractions; such as waterfalls , varied vegetation and wildlife , along side archaeological remains. Trekkers are required to bring their own food and essential equipment with them . Bungalows and tents are available.

7. BAN THUNG LUANG
Situated in Tambon Thung Luang, Amphoe Khiri Mat , around 17 kms from the Sukhothai town centre, Ban Thung Luang is famous for producing unique pottery. Over 200 families residing at this village products pottery , using the ancient techniques that have been passed down through generations.








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