The Ancient Capital of Thailand

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya is the ancient capital city of the Kingdom of Siam. The city is full of ancient temples, palaces, and ruins. I visited Wat Mahathat, which is commonly known as the Temple of the Great Relics. This temple has a famous Buddha head embedded in a tree trunk. It is a very interesting combination of nature and religion. The city also has many floating markets, where one can try local food and buy handicrafts. The Siamese culture is very rich and vibrant. I compared this ancient capital to the modern city of Bangkok and found that the pace of life is much slower here. People are more relaxed and friendly. It was a great experience for me to see how Siamese culture evolved over time.