Photo Tour of Ayutthaya Temples

Photos of ancient ruins and baby elephants, oh my!

 

Nope. we have plenty of room, don't worry!

 

We found this guy just snaking around the sidewalk

 

elephants at work… or perhaps looking for work?

 

Wat Chai Wattanaram

 

Wat Rataburana

 

Wat Rataburana

 

Lina… leaning wat… same same but different? (Wat Phra Mahathat)

 

Buddha tree root at Wat Phra Mahathat

 

Wat Phra Mahathat

 

Wat Phra Mahathat

 

Wat Phra Mahathat

 

Wat Phra Si Sanphet

 

little Buddha on a Buddha ruin at Wat Phra Si Sanphet

 

Wat Phra Si Sanphet with Wihaan Phra Mongkon Bophit in the background

 

I think this is a theme. Yet another fancy tree pot in a Wat (Wat Phra Si Sanphet)

 

Giant Buddha at Wihaan Phra Mongkon Bophit

 

elephant gossip

 

battling along side an alephant

 

hanging outside of the restored royal elephant kraal

 

this elephant was in timeout, away from all the other elephants. he obviously did not like his chain

 

hey ma! I want a bath too!

 

baby elephants just want to have fun

 

who does this remind you of? what a personality

 

suave elephant… suave...

 

i feel that the elephant is laughing at me

 

Lina about to receive an elephant kiss!

 

hey elephant!

 

 

why yes, I'd like that cucumber

 

 

elephant painting his self portrait

More Thailand Temples

For tips on budget travel in Ayutthaya, see our day trip itinerary for Ayutthaya. If you liked these photos you may also like our Sukhothai photo tour and our photo tour of the temples in Bagan.

What was your favorite photo? Did you like the temples or elephants more? Let us know in the comments!