Seeking Buddah in Ayutthaya

First, visit the King's Grand Summer Palace.

cross the bridge (back in the day, men had to walk on the other side of the bridge, slipping letters and notes to women through the jalousy slits.)

Check out his gifts from other nations

Now relax, recline and head on to Buddah's enlightenment stages

Wat Yai Chaya Mongkol

Make sure to visit Wat Phra Si Sanphet

Two Buddahs + 3 spires

Visit Mr. Wat Phra Mahathat and marvel at the vast well preserved architecture around Him.

Finally, seek blessings over at Wat Panan Choeng



and allow Buddah to descend enlightenment.

*Ayutthaya is the best place to visit near Bangkok and only an hour's ride outside the city. We opted to rent a van for 3,000 Baht and pay an addition 1,000 Baht for a tour guide. Budget in numbers makes this the sweetest deal amongst all the options I had in my previous post. More information on the city can be found here and here.

*more photos here and here.
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