Travel back in time for a fascinating look at Thailand's rich history in its former capital, Ayutthaya. Start your day at the stunning Bang Pa-In Palace, where the king takes his summer and weekend getaways. After lunch at Ayutthaya's floating market, tour the ruins of the old capital. In the 1760's, the Burmese army invaded Thailand, sacking Ayutthaya and destroying nearly every Buddha statue at the site, seemingly freezing it in time. While the Thai army was eventually able to recapture Ayutthaya, the captial has remained in Bangkok to this day.
