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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.

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