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the city it had a triple wall and four doors. At its center was a pond, a "marvelous body of water as clear and
delicious as the" water of the Mekong in the dry season. "Aranyika
Monastery was west of the city, a large lake to the east, a market to the
north. , and Khao Luang Hill to the south. Old Sukhothai is a quiet town
with hardly any hotels. Most visitors stay in New Sukhothai. Others stay in
the nearby town of Phitsanulok, which has numerous hotels and
restaurants and is on the railway line. between Bangkok and Chiang
Mai.Sukhothai occupies an "area of 6,596 km2. The historic city of
Sukhothai and related areas were declared a UNESCO World Heritage
Site in 1991.

* Ram Khamhaeng has been declared as the inventor of the Thai alphabet

After the visits, you will be accompanied to your 4 * Hotel in Chiang
Mai but tonight a special dinner awaits you, Chiang Mai offers the
opportunity to taste traditional Thai dishes in a truly traditional way.
Khan Toke Style dinner is a Northern Thai style custom and food is
served family style on large plates at low tables while guests relax on
mats. Entertainment includes performances that highlight the culture
and traditions of this rich and diverse country, including dance and
music by members of various courts.

Day 8 - (Chiang – Mai - Nakhon Sawan).
After breakfast departure for Nakhon Sawan
Nakhon Sawan was founded during the reign of Dvaravati (from the 6th to the 11th century AD). Originally
made up of ethnic Mon populations, the Kingdom of Dvaravati
included the territories of present-day central Thailand (the fertile
floodplain of Chao Phraya) and Western Thailand. The Dvaravati
Kingdom played a central role in the Indianization of the region, in
particular as regards the spread of Buddhism. Subsequently, the
town was annexed to the Kingdom of Sukhothai (1238-1378) and
named Mueang Phra Bang. With the rise of the Kingdom of
Ayutthaya (1350-1767), Mueng Phra Bang became an important
trading center (in particular for the export of rice and teak), thanks
above all to its strategic position. In 1895, the ruler Rama V proclaimed Nakhon Sawan the capital of the
administrative region called Monthon Nakhon Sawan (current province of Nakhon Sawan)

Temples and attractions

Wat Kiriwong: The Temple is located at the top of Daowadung, in a panoramic position over the town of
Nakhon Sawan. The temple is characterized by the splendid
Prachulamanee Pagoda, an imposing golden chedi finely decorated
with numerous images of the Buddha. The base of the
Prachulamanee Pagoda consists of a four-level structure, as
specified below: on the first level there are numerous statues of the
Buddha; the second is dedicated to monks who are particularly
venerated and respected by the local community; the third level
offers some copies of the most revered sacred images of the
kingdom (including the Emerald Buddha); the fourth and last level is characterized by murals depicting
some scenes from the life of the Buddha. Outside there is a statue of Phra Maha Boonrod, the monk who
"commissioned" the construction of the pagoda. From the upper terrace you can enjoy a splendid panoramic
view of the town of Nakhon Sawan and the surrounding area (photo below).

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