<body> <a href="../SA_Thailands-Ayutthaya-Temples-and-River-Cruise-from-Bangkok.php"><img border="0" src="http://cache.graphicslib.viator.com/graphicslib/thumbs154x109/3685/SITours/thailand-s-ayutthaya-temples-and-river-cruise-from-bangkok-in-bangkok-1.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="90" alt="Thailand's Ayutthaya Temples and River Cruise from Bangkok">Thailand's Ayutthaya Temples and River Cruise from Bangkok</a> <br> Visit the Ayutthaya temples on a cultural day trip from Bangkok, it's a highlight of any Thailand visit. The tour to the ancient capital of Siam includes a trip by riverboat, a must-do activity when you're in Bangkok, with close-up views of the temples and historic sites that line the Chao Phraya River.<BR> The Unesco World Heritage site of Ayutthaya is 53 miles (85 kilometers) north of Bangkok. Ayutthaya was a thriving Siamese kingdom from 1350 until 1767, when it was captured by the Burmese. Today, Ayutthaya is know for its spectacular ruins and temples. Many of its temples are still intact, such as Wat Phra Sanphet, Wat Mongkhon Bophit, Wat Panangcherng and Wat Chai Mongkol, known for its large bronze statue of the Reclining Buddha. <BR> You will also see the summer palace of King Rama IV with its mixture of Thai, Chinese and Gothic architecture. The palace is a well-preserved 'museum', providing a glimpse into a time when Thailand was known as Siam. <BR> <a href="../SA_Thailands-Ayutthaya-Temples-and-River-Cruise-from-Bangkok.php"><FONT COLOR="#FF0000">Book now or look for more information!</FONT></a> <BR><BR> <a href="../SA_Bangkok_Small-Group_Bike_Tour.php"><img border="0" src="http://cache.graphicslib.viator.com/graphicslib/thumbs154x109/5086/SITours/bangkok-small-group-bike-tour-in-bangkok-1.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="90" alt="Bangkok Small-Group Bike Tour">Bangkok Small-Group Bike Tour</a> <br> Get off the beaten track and explore Bangkok as you cycle through lane ways, past markets, traditional houses, canals and temples. <BR> Discover idyllic pockets of Bangkok with an easy 20 km (12.5 miles) bike ride through this vibrant city. See some of Bangkok's most famous sights including the Bangkok Noi Canal, Memorial Bridge, Wat Suthat temple and Wat Arun temple, one of the most famous landmarks of Bangkok. <BR> Meet the locals and get an insight into an area of Bangkok that few tourist know about on this adventurous Bangkok bike tour.<BR> <a href="../SA_Bangkok_Small-Group_Bike_Tour.php"><FONT COLOR="#FF0000">Book now or look for more information!</FONT></a> <BR><BR> </body>