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Sukhothai

Ancient city in Thailand, birthplace of Siamese architecture, known for its historical park and magnificent Buddha statues.

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You might be roughing it in hostels and eating banana pancakes for breakie, but there are always moments of wonder on this Southeast Asia backpacking trail. Cue Sukhothai Historical Park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a place that’s sure to get the jaw a-dropping, it’s a vast reserve that covers more than 27 square miles and a whopping 193 individual ruins. They are all of what’s left of the ancient Sukhothai Kingdom of the 13th century, offering glimpses of the Wat Sa Si and its emerald ponds or the Lanka-style elephant niches of Wat Chang Lom.

jrfrancis 3 years ago

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  • World Heritage Sites in Asia

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    Across the vast, diverse continent of Asia, there are seemingly endless World Heritage Sites to explore. Visit the sparse atomic bomb dome in Hiroshima, or walk for hours along the towering Great Wall of China. From sprawling rustic temple grounds to ancient statues of civilizations past- here is a collection of some of the prominent World Heritage Sites in Asia.

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