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Thailand - Getting to know Sukhothai

Lying approximately 450km north of Bangkok and 300km south of Chiang Mai, the ancient kingdom of Sukhothai flourished briefly from the mid-13th to the late 14th century – a time often referred to as the ‘golden age’ of Thai civilisation. Covering an area of 45 square kilometres, the old city is home to remarkably well-preserved ancient ruins, and is one of Thailand’s most visited UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Thailand Sukhothai Travel Guide

What to do in Sukhothai

    The focus of your visit will undoubtedly be Sukhothai’s Historical Park. The sprawling site is divided into five zones scattered with almost 200 ancient temples, chedis, statues and stupas. The largest and most important structure is the elaborate Wat Mahathat – Sukhothai’s main temple – which fuses Thai and Khmer architecture. Other notable buildings include Wat Si Chum which is home to a particularly striking Buddha statue; the elephant-surrounded chedi of Wat Sorasak and the Sri Lankan style Wat Sa Si.

    Take time away from the temples to visit the Ban Na Thon Chan Community project. This small village is home to descendants of the ancient Lanna Kingdom who are preserving their culture and heritage (and creating an additional source of income) by inviting visitors to experience and learn about their way of life. 

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Map of Sukhothai

Places on the map

  • Sukhothai

  • Phitsanulok

  • Kamphaeng Phet

  • Uttaradit

  • Tak

  • Phichit

  • Phrae

  • Lampang

  • Nakron Sawan

  • Phetchabun

  • Uthai Thani

  • Lamphun

  • Chai Nat

  • Loei

  • (4,000 Islands)

  • Nan

  • Chiang Mai

  • Sing Buri

  • Phayao

  • Lop Buri

  • Chaiyaphum

  • Ang Thong

  • Nong Bua Lam Phu

  • Mae Hong Son

  • Suphan Buri

  • Kyaiktiyo

  • Saraburi

  • Ayutthaya

  • Wat Sisaket

  • Vientiane

  • Patuxai

  • Pha That Luang

  • Muang Sing

  • Udon Thani

  • Muang La

  • Chiang Rai

  • Nong Khai

  • Khon Kaen

  • Nakhon Ratchasima

  • Hongsa

  • Pathum Thani

  • Nakron Nayok

  • Khao Yai

  • Pakbeng

  • Tham Jang

  • Vang Vieng

  • Mawlamyine & Hpa An

  • Nakhon Pathom

  • Kanchanaburi

  • Nonthaburi

  • Maha Sarakham

  • Golden Triangle

  • Bangkok

  • Maymyo

  • Kuang Si Falls

  • Prachin Buri

  • Samut Sakhon

  • Samut Prakan

  • Ratchaburi

  • Yangon

  • Chachoengsao

  • Luang Namtha

  • Kalasin

  • Samut Songkhram

Photos of Sukhothai