A day in Ayutthaya, Thailand

Ayutthaya city, which was founded around 1350, became the second Siamese capital after Sukhothai. Because of its favorable location between China, India and the Malay Archipelago, it became the trading capital of Asia or even the world. By 1700 Ayutthaya had become the largest city in the world with a population of 1 million. The city was invaded and destroyed by the Burmese in 1767. Its remains, characterized by the prang (reliquary towers) and gigantic monasteries, give an idea of its past splendour. Most of the remains seen today are of temples and palaces, as those were the only buildings that were made of stone in those days. The great cultural value of Ayutthaya's ruins were officially recognized in 1991, when the Historic City became an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ayutthaya is located about 85 kilometers north of Bangkok. Its proximity to Bangkok make it a popular day-trip destination for tourists from Bangkok.

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[pwalpar]

Very good video my friend. Must be nice to travel to such a neat place.

[kimbhut65]

@pwalpar Thanks Walter. I love to travel and I am getting less interested in YouTube. I put my camcorder away. It is not worth it for me. I shall write to you sometime.

-- Shoban

[ADMIRALSCORNER]

How great to be able to see such a place! Thanks Shoban!

[kimbhut65]

@ADMIRALSCORNER Thanks, Mike. Please stay tuned. There are more to come.

-- Shoban

[masndy]

Great history of a beautiful city. The colours are wonderful. Thanks.

[kimbhut65]

@masndy Ayutthaya really is an amazing place. Thanks for your comments. Has Fred seen the video? Please tell him that I thanked him for his comments on my WIR article. BTW, I rubbed Happy Buddha's belly in Ayutthaya ... LOL

-- Shoban

[kimbhut65]

@MrSohel10 So you listen to Hindi music too? Why don't you upload some? I am very fond of Hindi film songs! LOL

-- Shoban

[MrSohel10]

Really amazing and the thank you very much for the description,liked the back ground music of Abhimaan :)

[kimbhut65]

@KayKay77242 No, if a mahout is controlling it.

[kimbhut65]

@KayKay77242 The ruins of Ayutthaya city are indeed amazing considering how old they are!