Ayutthaya

Once one of the world's largest and most cosmopolitan cities, Ayutthaya is now a UNESCO World Heritage park of towering brick prang, headless Buddhas, and temple ruins — a hauntingly beautiful window into Thailand's golden age.

Wat Mahathat & the Buddha Head

The iconic stone Buddha head entwined in banyan tree roots — perhaps Thailand's most photographed image.

Wat Phra Si Sanphet

Three restored royal chedi stand in a row at the former grandest temple of the old royal palace.

Riverside Temple Rows

Rows of weathered seated Buddhas and crumbling stupas line the historic island, best seen by bicycle at golden hour.