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and four large ponds within the old walls, with an additional 70 sites within a 5km
radius.
The architecture of Sukhothai temples is most typified by the classic lotus-bud
chedi,
featuring a conical spire topping a square-sided structure on a three-tiered
base. Some sites exhibit other rich architectural forms introduced and modified dur-
ing the period, such as bell-shaped Sinhalese and double-tiered Srivijaya
chedi
.
Despite the popularity of the park, it's quite expansive, and solitary exploration is
usually possible. Some of the most impressive ruins are outside the city walls, so a
bicycle or motorcycle is essential to fully appreciate everything.
The ruins are divided into five zones, the central, northern and eastern of which
each has a separate 100B admission fee.
