Buddha Head Entwined in Tree Branches

Buddhas and Palaces

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February 5th 2007
Early start - mini bus to the historic site of Ayutthaya - 81km north of Bangkok. Originally the capital of Thailand for 417 years. Saw the amazing huge reclining Buddha of Wat Lokayasutharam, the Buddha monasteries, mandapa, royal palace, city fortress and climbed the Chedi of Queen Suriyothai - great views. Our best highlight was the Buddha head entangled within the tree roots. Thai lunch ... read more

Asia » Thailand » Central Thailand » Ayutthaya

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A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... ... read more