Si Satchanalai Attractions
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Si Satchanalai
Si Satchanalai, former twin town of the first Thai capital Sukhothai, lies in the extreme north of the central plain (420 km (260 mi.) from Bangkok) on the right bank of Menam Yom, which makes its way through rocky green countryside here. The old town, somewhat off the tourist trail and less well known than Sukothai, is one of the most interesting seas of debris in Thailand. The magnificence of the young Thai empire found expression in buildings of high quality. The new town of Si Satchanalai, about 11 km (9 mi.) from the ruins, and the modern Sawankhalok (18 km (11 mi.)) were founded in the 19th c.
By car: from Sukhothai route 101 (55 km (34 mi.)).
By bus: regular connections from Sukhothai and Phitsanulok.
Si Satchanalai, former twin town of the first Thai capital Sukhothai, lies in the extreme north of the central plain (420 km (260 mi.) from Bangkok) on the right bank of Menam Yom, which makes its way through rocky green countryside here. The old town, somewhat off the tourist trail and less well known than Sukothai, is one of the most interesting seas of debris in Thailand. The magnificence of the young Thai empire found expression in buildings of high quality. The new town of Si Satchanalai, about 11 km (9 mi.) from the ruins, and the modern Sawankhalok (18 km (11 mi.)) were founded in the 19th c.
By car: from Sukhothai route 101 (55 km (34 mi.)).
By bus: regular connections from Sukhothai and Phitsanulok.
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Chaliang
The old Khemer town of Chaliang sits along the Menam Yom, not far from Si Satchanalai. A lovely chedi, a restored seated Buddha, and temple with a bronze footprint of Buddha are among the attractions.
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Wat Chang Lom
Wat Chang Lom, built between 1285 and 1291, is one of the most impressive temples in Si Satchanalai. The temple features a bell-shaped chedi.
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Wat Chedi Chet Theo
Wat Chedi Chet Theo consists of seven rows of stupas that differ in their styles. The most attractive of these is the Sukothai style central stupa which is shaped like a lotus bud.
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Si Satchanalai
