Top Things to do in Sukhothai Province
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10 Sacred & Religious Sites in Sukhothai Province That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Sukhothai Province, Thailand including Wat Mahathat, Wat Chedi Si Hong, Wat Sawang Arom Worawihan, Wat Phiphat Mongkhon, Wat Ratcha Thanee, Wat Khuha Suwan, Wat Traphang Thong, Thung Talay Luang - The Holy Heart Land, Phra Mae Ya Shrine, Wat Mai.
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1. Wat Mahathat
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 481 reviews
Sukhothai's largest temple, located behind the Royal Palace, features a magnificent seated bronze Buddha image cast in the Sukhothai style by King Lithai of Sukhothai in 1362.
Reviewed By hooman1020 - Tehran, Iran
Wat Mahathat (Mahathat Temple) is the largest and the most impressive Buddhist temple in Sukhothai Historical Park. It is located in the central zone of the old walled town. Wat Mahathat was the most important temple of the Sukhothai Empire, located next to the Royal Palace. Wat Mahathat means “temple of the Great Relic”. This Splendid temple was founded by Sri Indraditya, in the 13th century to enshrine relics of the Lord Buddha. The temple was built following the concept of Mandala, an ancient Hindu symbol representing the universe. The main stupa is surrounded by smaller stupas in eight directions. The main stupa has the shape of a lotus bud. Both sides of the main stupa has two 9 meters tall standing Buddha images (Phra Attharot). I think it was 10 years ago when I saw an amazing photo of a Lord Buddha image. The Lord Buddha was sitting and the image had an imaginary reflection in the pond’s water in front of the Lord Buddha image. I didn’t know where had been taken this unique photo and I wished that I could visit this mysterious temple one day. Finally after 10 years I found Wat Mahathat (the mysterious temple) and the Lord Buddha image in Sukhothai, where the unique photo had been taken. This white Buddha image which is in Bhumisparsha position, can be seen even from outside of the temple. Another thing which can be seen from outside of the temple is a masonry Chedi made of red bricks. Although much parts of the temple are some ruins, but the temple has an unbelievable yard with tidy garden and beautiful flowers. In my opinion, by having Lord Buddha sitting image and many other Buddha statues and holy buildings and a very peaceful atmosphere, Wat Mahathat is the most wonderful temple in Sukhothai.
2. Wat Chedi Si Hong
3. Wat Sawang Arom Worawihan
4. Wat Phiphat Mongkhon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By misssunbeamlv - Las Vegas, United States
This is the largest and most beautiful temple, in my opinion, that we visited in Thailand during our two month stay. We visited during the week and practically had the place to ourselves. This is not a tourist destination (that I'm aware of) so there weren't crowds of people (like at the White Temple in Chiang Rai, for example). It is 'off the beaten path', but it certainly deserves a visit.
5. Wat Ratcha Thanee
6. Wat Khuha Suwan
7. Wat Traphang Thong
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By SevenVas - Moscow, Russia
The best place to listen the silence. In the middle of the lake full of fish and even turtles. Very beautiful during the night.
8. Thung Talay Luang - The Holy Heart Land
9. Phra Mae Ya Shrine
10. Wat Mai
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