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Taste the roadside toddy palm juice of Amphoe
Khiri Mat sold by villagers along the Sukhothai -
Kamphaeng Phet route.
Evening Arrive in Bangkok.
The Khao Luang Victory Day, in which people climb up to the
summit of Khao Luang, is held annually around the second week of
December.
Merit Making Trip
Route: Pay homage to the sacred places of
Sukhothai (2 days 1 night/Family)
Day 1: From Bangkok, proceed along Highway No. 1. at
Km. 50, switch to Highway No. 32 via Amphoe
Bang Pa-in T-junction in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
province. Travel through Ayutthaya towards
Nakhon Sawan. Proceed further onto Highway
No. 117 for Phitsanulok and switch to Highway
No. 12 for Sukhothai. This route is 427 kilometres
and takes about 5 hours.
Noon Arrive in Sukhothai. Have authentic Sukhothai
noodles for lunch.
Afternoon Visit the Phra Mae Ya Shrine situated in front of the
Day 2
City Hall. It is highly respected by Sukhothai
residents. O�erings of �oral, incense, candles,
and betel are made. The shrine houses an idol of
Phra Mae Ya supposed to have been built during
King Ramkhamhaeng the Great’s reign as a
dedication to his late mother Nang Sueang. It is
also believed to house the spirit of King Ramkham
haeng the Great. Then, proceed to Sukhothai
Historical Park, and take a tram ride to all the main
attractions; such as, Wat Mahathat, Wat Si Sawai,
Wat Si Chum, King Ramkhamhaeng the Great
Monument, and Phra Atchana, the so-called
unmoved monumental stucco Buddha image in
Wat Si Chum. Back to the accommodation.
Morning: Depart for Amphoe Thung Saliam to pay
homage to the golden Sukhothai-style Buddha
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