Found in the 13th century, Sukhothai (literally means Dawn of Happiness) was the first truly independent Thai Kingdom, which enjoyed a golden age under King
Ramkhamhaeng, credited with creating the Thai alphabet. The superb temples and monuments of this great city have been lovingly restored in Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-see for all travelers. Therefore the Sukhothai attractions pull in a lot of crowd.
Sukhothai is located on the lower edge of the northern region, 427 kilometers north of Bangkok or some 298 kilometers south of Chiang Mai. Sukhothai is located in the valley of the Yom River. The Ramkhamhaeng national park in the south of the province and the Sri Satchanalai in the north-west both protect the mountainous forest areas of the province and are also among the major Sukhothai attractions. The province covers some 6,596 square kilometers and is divided into 9 Amphoes: Muang Sukhothai, Ban Dan Lan Hoi, Khiri Mat, Kong Krailat, Sawankhalok, Si Nakhon, Si Samrong, Si Satchanalai and Thung Saliam. The province is most famous for the historic city of Sukhothai, the capital of the Sukhothai kingdom. It is located about 12 km from the modern New Sukhothai city. Not far from Sukhothai is the Si Satchanalai historical park, a second city of the same time.
The province of Sukhothai has many attractions and these Sukhothai attractions include national parks, museums, and of course the historical city of Sukhothai which was the capital of the Sukhothai Kingdom. Tourists flock this part of Thailand for its rich historical background, its natural beauty and of course its shopping.
Travel.mapsofworld.com provides information on Sukhothai Attractions and other attractions around Thailand.
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