Sukhothai / 8 photo spots
8 Instagram spots around Sukhothai
The old city around Sukhothai Historical Park has temple ruins, ponds and paths. Admission applies in parts of the park. Check access and opening before visiting. Dress respectfully, follow photo signs, avoid selfies with Buddha images and never climb or touch historic structures. Ask the park about permission for organised or commercial shoots.
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Wat Mahathat
Wat Mahathat stands in the centre of the historical park. From a visitor path, include the lotus-bud-shaped main chedi and the smaller towers around it.
Search Google MapsWat Si Chum
Wat Si Chum is in the northern zone outside the old city walls. Its large seated Buddha is visible through an opening in the mondop. Photograph the image respectfully from the visitor area without posing for a selfie.
Search Google MapsWat Si Sawai
Wat Si Sawai has three slender prangs south of Wat Mahathat. From the visitor route, try a wide composition that keeps all three towers in view.
Search Google MapsWat Sa Si
Wat Sa Si stands on an island in a pond. From an accessible visitor path beside the water, frame the chedi across the pond and look for a reflection when the surface is calm.
Search Google MapsWat Traphang Ngoen
Wat Traphang Ngoen has a lotus-bud-shaped chedi beside a pond. From the visitor path, include both the chedi and the water in a wide frame.
Search Google MapsWat Sorasak
Elephant sculptures surround the base of Wat Sorasak’s bell-shaped chedi. From the visitor area, use a closer frame to show a few elephants with the curve of the chedi above.
Search Google MapsWat Phra Phai Luang
North of the old city, Wat Phra Phai Luang contains a surviving decorated prang. Photograph the tower from the visitor grounds, keeping its weathered details in the frame.
Search Google MapsWat Traphang Thong
Wat Traphang Thong sits among ponds near the old city. From an accessible visitor area, use the bridge as a leading line toward the temple. Give people using the bridge room to pass.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Tourism Authority of Thailand, Wat Mahathat in Sukhothai
- Tourism Authority of Thailand, Sukhothai
- Thailand Department of Tourism, Wat Si Sawai
- Thailand Department of Tourism, Wat Sa Si
- Mueang Kao Municipality, Wat Traphang Ngoen
- Tourism Authority of Thailand, Wat Sorasak
- Fine Arts Department, Wat Phra Phai Luang
- Tourism Authority of Thailand, Wat Traphang Thong
- Thailand government, advice for temple visits
- Thailand government, visiting historic sites
- Thailand Film Office, filming in historical parks and national museums
- Tourism Authority of Thailand, Wat Si Chum