Travel to Sukhothai in 1 day
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Start a new day in Sukhothai by giving alms to monks at Saphan Bun, Wat Trapang Thong. Monks will walk in a line on the bridge at around 6.30 a.m. amidst the atmosphere of near dawn, pink sky, birds flying out to find food, and the sun rising.
Wat Trapang Thong is also historically important because it is located within the walls of Sukhothai city on an island in the middle of a pond called Trapang Thong. There is a bell-shaped main pagoda with 8 surrounding pagodas. Inside the temple, there are also footprints of the Sukhothai Buddha carved into 108 auspicious patterns, as well as a sacred well, which was one of the wells where water was used to bless the coronation ceremonies of King Rama IX and X.
Not far from Wat Trapang Thong, before reaching Sukhothai Historical Park, we recommend a delicious restaurant called "Krung Kao Restaurant" which serves simple a la carte menus but uses quality ingredients, large seafood, fresh, crisp organic vegetables, and very delicious flavors. Plus the prices are affordable, such as Tom Yum Kung, Yum Kai Yum Ma, Shrimp Fried Rice, Suki Talay, etc.
The highlight that anyone who comes to Sukhothai must visit is the Historical Park. You can take a tram to see it or ride a bicycle, which is also fun. The largest temple is Wat Mahathat, where we will see a pagoda in the shape of a rice bundle, which is a unique characteristic of Sukhothai. There is a pedestal that used to be the place of the largest bronze Buddha image in Thailand, Phra Sri Sakyamuni, which has now been moved to Wat Suthat in Bangkok. But the most popular spot that everyone who goes there must take a picture of is Wat Si Chum, which has a very large Buddha image in the Mara-Vijaya posture.
Finally, let's end with fun activities at "Sangkhalok Art", where in addition to letting us choose to shop for Sangkhalok or Sukhothai-era pottery, they also have workshops that teach us to sculpt or paint according to each person's ability. Young children and even adults will definitely love it.