Thailand by China Williams

Author:China Williams
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
ISBN: 9781742203850
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
Published: 2009-10-15T10:00:00+00:00

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Si Satchanalai-Chaliang Historical Park

If you have the time, don’t skip this portion of the Sukhothai World Heritage Site. Bring your imagination and sense of adventure and you’re sure to love this more rustic collection of truly impressive ruins.

Set among the hills, the 13th- to 15th-century ruins of the old cities of Si Satchanalai and Chaliang, about 50km north of Sukhothai, are in the same basic style as those in the Sukhothai Historical Park, but the setting is more peaceful and almost seems untouched. The park (admission 220B or free if you have the 350B inclusive ticket from Sukhothai, usable for 30 days, plus per bike/motorbike/car 10/30/50B; 8.30am-5pm) covers roughly 720 hectares and is surrounded by a 12m-wide moat. Chaliang, 1km southeast, is an older city site (dating to the 11th century), though its two temples date to the 14th century. Those listed below represent only the more distinctive of the numerous Si Satchanalai ruins.

An information centre (8.30am-5pm) at the park distributes free park maps and has a small exhibit outlining the history and major attractions. There are bicycles to rent (20B) near the entrance gate to the park that are slightly better than those rented where the bus stops on the main road. A tram can also be taken around the park (20B).

The nearby towns of Ban Hat Siaw ( Click here) and Sawankhalok ( Click here) are the main supply centres for the area.

WAT CHANG LOM

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