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Things to see in Sukhothai Thani (Thailand): 33 places and when to go
Sukhothai Thani is a town in Thailand, and this site lists 33 places in and around it, mainly History (22), Temples (7), Nature (2). The best known are Sukhothai Historical Park, Ramkhamhaeng National Park and Wat Si Chum. The best time to come is November to February; also possible: March and May to October. In June there are 13 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 59. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Thailand · 17.0119, 99.7515
- Places
- 33 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (22) · Temples (7) · Nature (2) · Museums and art (2) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- November to February.
- Also possible
- March and May to October.
- Nearest airport
- CNX Chiang Mai, 212 km as the crow flies
What to see in Sukhothai Thani
The places in and around Sukhothai Thani, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Sukhothai Historical ParkRuins of Sukhothai, literally "Dawn of Happiness", capital of the Sukhothai Kingdom in the 13th and 14th centuries, located near the modern city of Sukhothai, in what is now Northern Thailand5.3 km
- Ramkhamhaeng National ParkNational park in Sukhothai Province, Thailand17 km
- Wat Si ChumBuddhist temple in Sukhothai Province, Thailand6.4 km
- Wat Sri SawaiRuins of Buddhist temple in Sukhothai historical park, Thailand5.2 km
- Wat Phra Phai LuangHistory5.9 km
- Wat Sa SiRuins of Buddhist temple in Sukhothai province, Thailand5.4 km
- Wat Traphang NgoenBuddhist temple ruins in Sukhothai province, Thailand5.5 km
- Wat ChetuphonRuins of a Buddhist temple in Sukhothai province, Thailand5.0 km
- Wat Saphan HinBuddhist temple ruins in Sukhothai province, Thailand8.2 km
- Wat Si Phichit Kirati KanlayaramBuddhist temple ruins in Sukhothai province, Thailand4.4 km
- Ram Khamhaeng the Great statueStatue in Sukhothai historical park, Thailand5.1 km
- Noen PrasatArchaeological site in Sukhothai province, Thailand4.9 km
- Sawanvoranayok National MuseumMuseum in Sukhothai province, Thailand35 km
- Wat Chana SongkhramTemple ruins in the Sukhothai historical park, Thailand5.1 km
- Wat Chang LomRuins of a Buddhist temple in Sukhothai, Sukhothai province, Thailand3.5 km
- Wat Chedi NgamBuddhist temple ruins in Sukhothai province, Thailand8.7 km
- Wat Pa MamuangBuddhist temple ruins in Sukhothai province, Thailand6.9 km
- Wat Ton ChanHistory4.5 km
- Wat Tra KuanRuins of Buddhist temple in Sukhothai province, Thailand5.2 km
- Ramkhamhaeng National MuseumMuseum in Sukhothai, Thailand4.7 km
- Wat Chang RopBuddhist temple ruins in Sukhothai province, Thailand8.3 km
- Wat Hua FaiTemples14 km
- Wat Khao Phra Bat NoiRuins of Buddhist temple in Sukhothai province, Thailand8.6 km
- Wat Mae ChonRuins of Buddhist temple in Sukhothai, Thailand5.4 km
And the other 9, by what you come to do:
When to go to Sukhothai Thani
The best time to visit Sukhothai Thani is November to February; also possible: March and May to October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:05
- FebBest time11:27
- MarPossible11:53
- AprBetter not12:23
- MayPossible12:48
- JunPossible13:01
- JulPossible12:55
- AugPossible12:34
- SepPossible12:05
- OctPossible11:36
- NovBest time11:11
- DecBest time10:59
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 59. In January, 33 of the 33 places are at their best.
When to go to Thailand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Sukhothai Thani
The nearest main airport is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX, Chiang Mai), 212 km as the crow flies. How to get around Thailand (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Thailand, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sukhothai Thani?
The best known: Sukhothai Historical Park, Ramkhamhaeng National Park, Wat Si Chum, Wat Sri Sawai, Wat Phra Phai Luang. In all, 33 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sukhothai Thani?
November to February; also possible: March and May to October. In June there are 13 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 59.
How do you get to Sukhothai Thani?
The nearest main airport is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), 212 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sukhothai Thani as the destination and these 33 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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