Sukhothai - TourismThailand.org - Tourism Authority of Thailand
Sukhothai - TourismThailand.org - Tourism Authority of Thailand
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Have lunch here.<br />
Afternoon Head for Amphoe Si Satchanalai, visit the Si Satch-<br />
analai Historical Park, and see the ruins <strong>of</strong> the<br />
ancient town <strong>of</strong> Si Satchanalai, the satellite city<br />
to <strong>Sukhothai</strong>. Enjoy the demonstration <strong>of</strong> ancient<br />
gold and silver reproductions, as well as, Pha Sin<br />
Tin Chok or <strong>Sukhothai</strong>’s famous hand-woven<br />
woman’s sarong at the Gold Textile Museum <strong>of</strong><br />
Lung Sathon shop.<br />
Evening Departure.<br />
Route: Hiking Khao Luang/Ramkhamhaeng<br />
National Park (2 days 1 night/<strong>Sukhothai</strong>)<br />
Day 1:<br />
Morning Take Highway No. 1, via Nakhon Sawan and<br />
Day 2<br />
Kamphaeng Phet, and switch to Highway No.<br />
101 for Amphoe Khiri Mat. Take a left turn and<br />
proceed further to Ramkhamhaeng National<br />
Park’s headquarters. Formerly known as Khao<br />
Luang, the Park was declared <strong>Thailand</strong>’s historical<br />
national park because <strong>of</strong> its interesting nexus <strong>of</strong><br />
preserving natural attractions and historical sites.<br />
It is 1,200 metres above sea level. Notable<br />
geographic feature <strong>of</strong> this park is the fauna, �ora,<br />
as well as, herbal and medicinal plants.<br />
Contact the Park’s o�cer before hiking. Along<br />
the main Khao Luang hiking trail, visitors will come<br />
across herbal and medicinal plants, Sai Ngam or<br />
a large banyan tree, as well as Plong Phaya Nak<br />
hole or a vertical natural chimney. Set up a<br />
camping site on top <strong>of</strong> Khao Luang, where visitors<br />
will stay overnight. Enjoy the scenery <strong>of</strong> the setting<br />
sun.<br />
Morning See the sunrise at Pha Narai Cli�, breakfast, pack,<br />
and hike down.<br />
Afternoon Arrived at the Park’s headquarters. Visit Ban<br />
Thung Luang, where various reasonable priced<br />
Thung Luang terra cotta products are available.