Wat Yai Chai Mong Khon is very famous throughout the world as it’s recognized as the World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1991 and it’s very important because it’s the location of 1 of the 8 great stupas of the country which is the highest stupa in Ayutthaya Island with the height of 62.10 meters.

Wat Phanan Choeng was built in 1324, about 26 years before the establishment of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. It is one of the oldest temples in Ayutthaya and has played an important role in Thai religious history. The temple is well known for its large seated Buddha image called Luang Pho Tho, which is about 19 meters high. The statue is deeply respected by both Thai and Chinese worshippers, and among the Chinese it is called “Sam Pao Kong.” According to a legend, the temple is connected to a Chinese princess named Soi Dok Mak, who died tragically before her wedding to a Siamese king. The temple was later built on the site related to her story. Unlike many temples in Ayutthaya, Wat Phanan Choeng was not destroyed during the Burmese invasion in 1767. Because of this, it remains well preserved and continues to be an active temple and a popular place for visitors and worshippers today.

Wat Mahathat temple was built in the late 14C. This temple is very famous because the great holy relics of Lord Buddha was once enshrined in the central prang tower and it’s the location of the sand stone buddha head embedded in the tree’s root which is the highlight of Ayutthaya province.

Wat Phra Si Sanphet was the most important royal temple in the Ayutthaya Kingdom. It was built in the 15th century within the grounds of the Royal Palace and was used exclusively for royal ceremonies. Unlike other temples, it had no resident monks. The temple is best known for its three large chedis (stupas), which were built to contain the ashes of Ayutthaya kings, including King Borommatrailokanat and his successors. These chedis became a symbol of the temple and the kingdom’s power. Wat Phra Si Sanphet was heavily damaged during the Burmese invasion of Ayutthaya in 1767, when the city was destroyed. Although it is now in ruins, the remains of the three chedis still stand and make it one of the most famous historical sites in Ayutthaya today.

Explore the beauty of Ayutthaya from the water with a scenic motor boat tour around the historic island. Cruise along the calm rivers that surround this ancient capital and take in panoramic views of iconic temples, charming local communities, and riverside life. It's a relaxing and memorable way to discover the rich culture and timeless atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage Site—all from the comfort of a motor boat.