A six-hour drive or 1½-hour flight north of Bangkok, this is a modern city of some 37,000, but its main draw is the nearby ruins of the first capital of Siam (1238-1438) - a must-visit for history buffs. The Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, houses an impressive collection of nearly 200 temples, monuments, and Buddha statues. Exploring the ancient ruins, one can’t help but feel transported back to the kingdom's golden age.
Read more in Tripatini contributor Rahul Singh´s post 8 of Thailand´s Beautiful Lesser-Known Destinations.
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