Sukhothai Province

Most people are drawn to Sukhothai Province (จังหวัดสุโขทัย) by the ruins of the eponymous former kingdom, one of Thailand's most historically significant and impressive destinations.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Sukhothai Historical Park

    Sukhothai Historical Park

    Sukhothai

    The Sukhothai Historical Park ruins are one of Thailand’s most impressive World Heritage sites. The park includes the remains of 21 historical sites and…

  • Wat Chang Lom

    Wat Chang Lom

    Sukhothai

    Wat Chang Lom (Elephant Circled Monastery) is about 1km east of the main park entrance. A large bell-shaped chedi is supported by 36 elephants sculpted…

  • An ancient pagoda in Si Satchanalai Historical Park.

    Si Satchanalai-Chaliang Historical Park

    Sukhothai Province

    The ruins of the old cities of Si Satchanalai and Chaliang date from the 13th to 15th centuries. Located 50km north of Sukhothai and set among hills, they…

  • Wat Saphan Hin of Sukhothai Historical Park in Thailand.

    Sukhothai Historical Park Western Zone

    Sukhothai

    The western zone of Sukhothai Historical Park, at its furthest extent 2km west of the old city walls, is the most expansive. In addition to Wat Saphan Hin…

  • Wat Saphan Hin

    Wat Saphan Hin

    Sukhothai

    This wát is located on the crest of a hill that rises about 200m above the plain. Its name means ‘stone bridge’ – a reference to the slate path and…

  • Wat Mahathat

    Wat Mahathat

    Sukhothai

    Completed in the 13th century, the largest wát in Sukhothai is surrounded by brick walls (206m long and 200m wide) and a moat that is believed to…

  • Wat Si Chum

    Wat Si Chum

    Sukhothai

    This wát contains an impressive mon·dòp (small, square, spired building) with a 15m brick-and-stucco seated Buddha. This Buddha’s elegant, tapered fingers…

  • Sangkhalok Museum

    Sangkhalok Museum

    Sukhothai

    This small but comprehensive museum is an excellent introduction to ancient Sukhothai’s most famous product and export, its ceramics. The ground floor…

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