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Photo Gallery of Ayutthaya in Thailand, no.3.

Ayutthaya is 80 km north of Bangkok. It's the ancient capital of Ayutthaya kingdom (1351 - 1767).

The Ayuttaya city is surrounded by Chao Phraya river (Menam Chao Phraya) and its branches. The old buildings were destroyed because of a lot of fights with Burma during the Ayutthaya period.

There are a lot of places to visit such as Ayutthaya Historical Park and What Yai Chai Mongkol.
This page shows Bang Pa-In (royal residence, especially kings in the Ayutthaya period), Sala Pra Ming Kwan and so on.

The City
Bang Pa-In Palace
House in old days
Sala Pra Ming Kwan

Ayutthaya 2： Wat Yai Chai Mongkon, Japanese Town, Wat Phanan Choeng

Ayutthaya 3： Bang Pa-In Palace, House in old days, Sala Pra Ming Kwan

[Ayutthaya] The City
I visited Ayutthaya around four times by train, bus, or car. When I went there by train from Bangkok, it was a fun and relaxing trip on the way while feeling Thailand atmosphere, however on the way back to Bangkok, there was no room in a normal car and I had to ride in a cargo car with facing a lot of motorbikes. When I visited there by bus, I came back to Bangkok by kind of a big boat while enjoying scenery along the river. Hmmm, I really want to visit Ayutthaya again someday. :)
Street (Streets are wide like this.)	A little away (Country view will welcome you in the suburbs.)	Surrounded (The city is surrounded by rivers.)	The site (The archaeological site of the island is in the woods like this.)
Street (Streets are wide like this.)	A little away (Country view will welcome you in the suburbs.)	Surrounded (The city is surrounded by rivers.)	The site (The archaeological site of the island is in the woods like this.)
What are they ? (I saw something funny in the city. What are they ?)	Tuk-tuk (A little different from those in Bangkok.)	Huge dragon (I found a huge dragon and tower. Is this a Chinese temple ?)	Huge dragon (I found a huge dragon and tower. Is this a Chinese temple ?)
What are they ? (I saw something funny in the city. What are they ?)	Tuk-tuk (A little different from those in Bangkok.)	Huge dragon (I found a huge dragon and tower. Is this a Chinese temple ?)

[Ayutthaya] Bang Pa-In Palace
Bang Pa-In is located about 20 km south of Ayuttaya, was built on the Bang Pa-In Island in Chao Phraya River by King Prasat Thong (1629 - 1656). It's said that it is not sure if this place was used until the end of Ayutthaya period but was revived by King Rama IV of the Chakri Dynasty. The present buildings were built by the present King, Rama IX and Queen Sirikit from 1872 to 1889. Entrance fee: adult - 30 Baht, child - 20 Baht, foreigner - 100 Baht (Why ??? :D )
Phra Thinang (Royal Residence) Aisawan Thiphya-Art (Built by Rama V, King Chulalongkorn in 1876. It is a copy of the Phra Thinang Aphonphimok Prasat in the Grand Palace.)	Cart for going around (This area is very wide and you can rent a cart to go around. When I visited here, it was a very warm day. My choice to rent it was very good. :D 250 Baht per hour.)	Scenery (Very wide place. :) )	Bridge (Fantastic bridge above the pond.)
Phra Thinang (Royal Residence) Aisawan Thiphya-Art (Built by Rama V, King Chulalongkorn in 1876. It is a copy of the Phra Thinang Aphonphimok Prasat in the Grand Palace.)	Cart for going around (This area is very wide and you can rent a cart to go around. When I visited here, it was a very warm day. My choice to rent it was very good. :D 250 Baht per hour.)	Scenery (Very wide place. :) )	Bridge (Fantastic bridge above the pond.)
Bridge (The Inner Palace and outer palace are separated by a covered bridge with a wall where ladies can look out without being seen themselves.)	Phra Thinang Warophat Phiman (This also was built by Rama V (King Chulalongkorn) in 1876 as his residence and throne hall as well. It is used by Rama IX now.)	The regulation of visiting (To enter the building, you have to obey some rules as this board says, such as, " " Gentlemen dress a proper attire (Permit only trousers) " and " Don't take a picture ".)	If you don't wear a proper attire (You can change into a proper attire that they have before entering the building.)
Bridge (The Inner Palace and outer palace are separated by a covered bridge with a wall where ladies can look out without being seen themselves.)	Phra Thinang Warophat Phiman (This also was built by Rama V (King Chulalongkorn) in 1876 as his residence and throne hall as well. It is used by Rama IX now.)	The regulation of visiting (To enter the building, you have to obey some rules as this board says, such as, " " Gentlemen dress a proper attire (Permit only trousers) " and " Don't take a picture ".)	If you don't wear a proper attire (You can change into a proper attire that they have before entering the building.)
Ho Withun Thasana (This also was built by Rama V (King Chulalongkorn) in 1881 as a lookout tower for viewing the scenery.)	Phra Thinang Wehart Chamrun (This looks a Chinese style building, was built by Rama V (King Chulalongkorn) in 1889 also. It's said that this building was Rama VI (1910-1925)'s favorite.)	Monument to Queen Sunandakumariratana (In 1881, the Queen of Rama V passed away by drowning on the way back to Bang Pa-In. People wanted to save her but no one was allowed to touch Queen. It was a tragedy.)	Scenery in the Palace (They are elephant shaped trimmed. How fun. :D )
Ho Withun Thasana (This also was built by Rama V (King Chulalongkorn) in 1881 as a lookout tower for viewing the scenery.)	Phra Thinang Wehart Chamrun (This looks a Chinese style building, was built by Rama V (King Chulalongkorn) in 1889 also. It's said that this building was Rama VI (1910-1925)'s favorite.)	Monument to Queen Sunandakumariratana (In 1881, the Queen of Rama V passed away by drowning on the way back to Bang Pa-In. People wanted to save her but no one was allowed to touch Queen. It was a tragedy.)	Scenery in the Palace (They are elephant shaped trimmed. How fun. :D )

[Ayutthaya] House in old days
I don't know the name of this place but there is a show space of houses in old days in Ayutthaya. You can take a look at Thai style houses and its inside. Here we go ! :D
Appearance 1 (High-floored house)	Appearance 2 (Looks a cool-inside house.)	Appearance 3 (Every houses are high floored.)	Inside 1 (Bed room. Futon (bedding) is on the floor like in Japan.)
Appearance 1 (High-floored house)	Appearance 2 (Looks a cool-inside house.)	Appearance 3 (Every houses are high floored.)	Inside 1 (Bed room. Futon (bedding) is on the floor like in Japan.)
Inside 2 (Kitchen. They cooked rice here ?)	Inside 3 (A part of kitchen or a storeroom. A lot of vessels and so on are placed.)	Inside 4 (Cradle. Comfortable to sleep ? :D )	Inside 5 (Praying place. Even now, people have this kind of place in their houses.)
Inside 2 (Kitchen. They cooked rice here ?)	Inside 3 (A part of kitchen or a storeroom. A lot of vessels and so on are placed.)	Inside 4 (Cradle. Comfortable to sleep ? :D )	Inside 5 (Praying place. Even now, people have this kind of place in their houses.)
Others 1 (Houses are high floored and there is a gift shop down there. :D )	Others 2 (Weaving. The pattern of the cloth is called " Dteen Jok ".)	Others 3 (Kids are playing marbles.)	Others 4 (Is this a cart ?)
Others 1 (Houses are high floored and there is a gift shop down there. :D )	Others 2 (Weaving. The pattern of the cloth is called " Dteen Jok ".)	Others 3 (Kids are playing marbles.)	Others 4 (Is this a cart ?)

[Ayutthaya] Sala Pra Ming Kwan
Her Majesty Queen Sirikit to improve the quality of local products to help their lives. She arranged instructors to make handicrafts and improve the quality of the products, and then set up a foundation to support it in 1976. Bangsai Arts and Crafts Centre was founded in 1980 and H.M.Queen Sirikit has managed this centre since 1984. The first picture in the pictures below looks like a factory of handicrafts, and other pictures are the exhibition hall called Sala Pra Ming Kwan where handicrafts are displayed. You can see various products and will never get bored. :D Related Links: - Welcome to Bangsaiarts.com (Bangsaiarts.com) - Bangsai and Crafts Training Centre (http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/7153/bangsai9.htm)
Factory (Various products are made here.)	Sala Pra Ming Kwan (Appearance)	King and Queen (Displayed at the back of this exhibition hall.)	Inside (Various products are displayed.)
Factory (Various products are made here.)	Sala Pra Ming Kwan (Appearance)	King and Queen (Displayed at the back of this exhibition hall.)	Inside (Various products are displayed.)
Various masks	Glassworks	Rama V	Cups
Various masks	Glassworks	Rama V	Cups
Hats and bags	Dolls of Loy Krathong Festival	Canon and motorcycle	Ship of glasswork
Hats and bags	Dolls of Loy Krathong Festival	Canon and motorcycle	Ship of glasswork
Wooden crafts	Yak (guardian deity) (I never seen it lie on his back.)	Batik (Cloth with color patterns.)	Golden (?) ornaments (People lived in a forest called " Ngoh Pha " ? )
Wooden crafts	Yak (guardian deity) (I never seen it lie on his back.)	Batik (Cloth with color patterns.)	Golden (?) ornaments (People lived in a forest called " Ngoh Pha " ? )