Ayutthaya

Founded panoramic look at some of the ruins of Nakhon Sri Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Siam, in 1350 and burned by the Burmese in 1767. Sites include Wat Yai Chamongkhon the end of a sudden downpour during the dry season, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet (the iconic Grand Palace with its three large Chedi), supplier of kitchen Roti Sai Mai and Thua Thort Loy (a delicate way of Thai Erdnusskrokant), past Wat Mahathat (where the famous Buddha head is the tree), one of many elephants alongsideWat Phraram, and finally the peaceful Wat Borom Buddharam (often by visitors to the city not reached).