5 Cool Things To See/Visit in Sukhothai

      1. Phra Mae Ya Shrine (ศาลพระแม่ย่า) 

      Situated in front of the City Hall, Thanon Nikhon Kasem, by the Yom River, the shrine is highly respected by Sukhothai residents.  It houses an idol of Phra Mae Ya, a stone figure with a long face, tapered chin, long halo, and dressed as an ancient queen. The idol is about 1 metre high and is supposed to have been built during King Ramkhamhaeng the Great’s reign as a dedication to his late mother Nang Sueang.

GPS: 17.005287, 99.825674

      2. Phra Atchana Wat Si Chum

      Wat Si Chum Situated 800 metres west of Wat Phra Phai Luang is Wat Si Chum. A wihan in the form of a square mondop, which is the main sanctuary, houses a large monumental stucco Buddha image in the attitude of subduing Mara called “Phra Atchana”, which is 11.3 metres in width. “Achana” means a person who is not anxious but strong. A spectacular panoramic view of the Sukhothai Ancient City is visible on the rooftop accessible by the passageway

GPS: 17.026921, 99.693144

      3. Khao Luang Mountain Range 

      It is 1,200 metres above sea level. Khao Luang has steep cliffs with its highest summit in the southern part of Sukhothai.  Within the high country is the savannah, as well as, the 4 main peaks, which offer beautiful views. The first is Khao Narai Peak , Khao Phra Mae Ya ,Khao Phra Chedi  and Khao Phu Ka From these peaks, a bird's-eye view of Sukhothai’s ancient dam and the city itself are virtually visible. In the 2nd week of December each year. There will be activities to conquer the royal peak. A tradition that is more than 100 years

GPS: 16.877444, 99.692932