If you have a whole day to spare, a visit to Ayutthaya is so worth it. Don't make the same mistake as we did though, if you are coming from Bangkok, leave the earliest possible time. We underestimated the expanse of the place that we arrived lunchtime. That means we had only half day to go around. If you are a camwhore like us,that would not be enough. Although enough, we were not able to visit all the ruins. It would have been better if we had more time to check all the spots.
Although not as big as Angkor Complex, Ayutthaya is huge. Rent a bike and you will be busy going around the whole day. Again, when I say whole day I mean morning and afternoon. Don't even think of just going around by foot. With Ayutthaya's hot weather, you will be exhausted before you even get to the 3rd temple. Bicycle rent for whole day is only 50 Baht or approx 75 pesos. There are many bike shops along the streets and in hostels too.
How To Get To Ayutthaya
from Bangkok
Tip: Just take the van dammit and that's it. It's a small difference in fare with buses or trains and you get utmost convenience especially with warm and humid Thailand weather. Once in Ayutthaya, walk around and you can find bicycles you can rent. Easy!
from Bangkok
Tip: Just take the van dammit and that's it. It's a small difference in fare with buses or trains and you get utmost convenience especially with warm and humid Thailand weather. Once in Ayutthaya, walk around and you can find bicycles you can rent. Easy!
