Ayutthaya Historical Park Audio Guide
Explore Ayutthaya Historical Park with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Ayutthaya Historical Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Thailand, preserving the ruins of the ancient capital of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. It contains numerous temples, monasteries, and palaces, showcasing the grandeur of the former Siamese capital.
What you will hear
Khun Phaen's Residence
A traditional Thai teak house on stilts that brings to life the famous Siamese epic 'Khun Chang Khun Phaen'.
Khun Phaen's Teak House
Step away from the stone ruins to see how the wealthy elite lived in this traditional teak house, raised on stilts to survive the annual river floods.
Sanctuary of the Auspicious Buddha (Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit)
Home to one of Thailand's largest bronze Buddha images, this restored vihara is a rare example of a living place of worship within the ruins.
The Gilded Bronze Giant
Stand in the presence of one of Thailand’s largest bronze figures, a shimmering giant that once hid hundreds of smaller treasures within its massive body.
The Buddha's Serene Gaze
Examine the distinctive features of the "U Thong" artistic style on this figure, which survived a catastrophic fire meant to melt its golden skin.
Temple of the Funeral Pyre (Wat Na Phra Men)
Uniquely spared during the 1767 invasion because it served as the Burmese headquarters, this temple remains perfectly intact.
Detail of the Green Masterpiece
Examine the distinct features of this thousand-year-old Dvaravati Buddha, whose broad nose and thick lips mark it as a rare survivor from a forgotten era of Southeast Asian art.
Wat Hatdawas
A peaceful set of ruins north of the island featuring a bell-shaped chedi reflected in the neighboring canal.
Ruins by the Water
Examine the intricate brickwork of this temple base, where ancient builders used a unique mixture of organic materials to create a structure destined for private royal ceremonies.
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