The Sukhothai Historical Park is a collection of 193 ruins and 26 temples of the Sukhothai Kingdom dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. One of the most impressive temples is the Wat Mahathat, which means “temple of the great relic”, built in the shape of a mandala. The structure in the middle, a stupa, is in the shape of a lotus, built to house the relics of Buddha. At its base are 168 sculptures of Buddhist disciples. The largest temple is the Wat Phra Phai Luang. It has a moat 600-meters long and its architecture shows a shift from Khmer to Thai art. Particularly interesting are the 50 slates with engravings depicting the life of Buddha. Within a beautiful park-like area with trees and ponds with lily pads, you’ll find the President’s pagoda called the Wat Chana Songkhram. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a remarkable place for those looking for a quiet place of pilgrimage, or for ancient history buffs looking for something interesting and inspiring, this won't disappoint.
By taxi:
Take a taxi from Sukothai Airport to the national park. This 33-minute journey costs between 1300 to 1700 THB and covers 31.1 km.
Central Zone:
Sunday: 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday: 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Northern Zone:
Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Monday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Western Zone:
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Waiting Time
Entrance Fee
Admission: 100 THB per person, for each zone.
Time you can spend
Weather
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