Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
examples of non-utilitarian pottery made as art, including some beautiful and rare ceramic
Buddha statues.
The museum is about 2.5km east of the centre of New Sukhothai; a tu
́
k-tu
́
k here will
run about 100B.
Wat Chang Lom
HISTORICAL SITE
(off Rte 12)
Off Rte 12 in the east zone, Wat Chang Lom (Elephant Circled Monas-
tery) is about 1km east of the main park entrance. A large bell-shaped
chedi
is supported
by 36 elephants sculpted into its base.
Wat Chetupon
Located 1.4km south of the old city walls, this temple once held a four-sided
mon·dòp
featuring the four classic poses of the Buddha (sitting, reclining, standing and
walking). The graceful lines of the walking Buddha can still be made out today.
HISTORICAL SITE
Wat Chedi Si Hong
Directly across from Wat Chetupon, the main
chedi
here has retained much of its
original stucco relief work, which shows still vivid depictions of elephants, lions and hu-
mans.
HISTORICAL SITE
Activities
Cycling Sukhothai
( 08 5083 1864, 0 5561 2519;
www.cycling-sukhothai.com
; off Th Jarot Withithong; half-/full day 650/750B, sunset
tour 350B)
A resident of Sukhothai for nearly 20 years, Belgian cycling enthusiast Ronny
Hanquart offers rides following themed itineraries such as the Historical Park Tour, which
includes stops at lesser-seen wát and villages.
Cycling Sukhothai is based about 1.2km west of Mae Nam Yom, in New Sukhothai,
and free transport can be arranged.
BICYCLE TOURS
Festivals & Events
Loi Krathong
TRADITIONAL
