Si Satchanalai Historical Park
อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์ศรีสัชนาลัย
The secondary capital ruins of the Sukhothai Kingdom. Temple complexes shaded by trees line the Yom River. It is much quieter than Sukhothai, with far fewer visitors. A World Heritage Site.
Si Satchanalai lies about 55 km north of New Sukhothai. It was the residence of the Sukhothai Kingdom's viceroy and, like Sukhothai and Kamphaeng Phet, is a World Heritage Site. The park stretches along the Yom River and is shaded by many trees. Its highlights include Wat Chang Lom (the Temple of the Elephants Surrounding the Stupa), Wat Chedi Chet Thaew (the Temple of Seven Rows of Stupas), Wat Khao Phanom Phloeng on the hilltop, and Wat Chaliang Mahathat on the opposite bank of the river. Admission is about 100 baht, and bicycles and electric carts are available inside the park. From New Sukhothai, a bus heading to Si Satchanalai takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. It is worth hiring a car for a day trip and combining it with the Sangkhalok kiln site.
Opening hours
08:00–16:30
Nearby sights
- Wat Chedi Chet Thaeo
- Wat Chang Lom, Si Satchanalai
- Wat Khao Phanom Phloeng
- Sangkhalok Kilns at Ban Pa Yang
- Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Chaliang
- Wat Phra Phai Luang
- Wat Si Chum
- Wat Sorasak