Sukhothai Thailand By Tour ASEAN World Network

Sukhothai actually consists of two parts, the new city and the old city, some 14 kilometres to the west. After arriving in the new city in the afternoon, I didn't hesitate but headed directly to the old city, even though I knew it would be insufficient to see it all. Half an hour in a songthaew took me directly to the entrance of Sukhothai historic park. While the sun was going down, I had a great view of Wat Mahathat, one of the best preserved complexes of the park. The main temple has a lotus shape and there are several Buddhas in Ceylonese style. There are still many beautiful carvings in a remarkable good condition, and apart from admiring the wat (or temple) itself, it is a fine place to just spend some time

Actually, when I came back very early the next morning, I directly went to this same place. It was great to sit and watch the sun rise over Wat Mahathat and Sukhothai, seeing yellow, pink and orange appear on the large Buddhas and the temples, seeing the birth of shadows on the temple floors, with a strong sound of birds singing around me. I took my bicycle again, and cycled to Wat Sri Sawai, a Hindu shrine turned Buddhist temple, another remarkable wat in this huge complex. Then, I decided to cycle right to another, very peculiar place of Sukhothai outside the old city walls. Wat Si Cham houses an enormous Buddha that can be seen even before you enter the site.

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