We were picked up today at 9:30 for a private tour of what used to be the capital city. Ayutthaya was the capital of the Kingdom of Siam from 1350 until raided by the Burmese in 1767. The city was never rebuilt. You could see evidence of the war between Burma and Thailand on these ruins. It was explained to us that the Burmese had cut the heads off all the Buddhas in the ruins and surrounding areas as well as burning the city to the ground.
The historical significance of this city is felt by the way the tour guide explained it’s history.
It was nice to see the changes from the city to the countryside.Read more
ThailandAmphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya14°21’2” N 100°33’25” E
ThailandAmphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya14°21’2” N 100°33’25” E