Welcome to Ayuthaya

Once one of the world's wealthiest and most cosmopolitan cities, Ayuthaya's gilded temples and treasure-laden palaces glittered from kilometres away. Today the dozens of ruins offer a tantalising glimpse into its glorious past. Many sites have been partially restored, so it's easy to imagine how they must have looked in their prime... Read More

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A tale of two Thai cities: how to visit Ayuthaya and Lopburi in just one day

So, you're taking the overnight train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and want to visit Ayuthaya and Lopburi on the way, but your schedule is too tight to spare two days? Conventional wisdom says you need to choose one or the other because there's not enough time for both. But while you certainly should give two days to these two interesting towns – you don't need to.

If you're willing to rush a little, you can have an interesting and enjoyable – if tiring – day. Here's how.
Tim Bewer
Lonely Planet Writer

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