Photo Tour of the Temples of Sukhothai

Photos of the World Heritage site ruins and fire lanterns at Sukhothai.

 

enjoyed by many monks (Wat Mahathat)

 

lanterns take off at Wat Mahathat

 

The main sites in Sukhothai were lit up Saturday night (Wat Mahathat)

 

lanterns take off at Wat Mahathat

 

Buddha on watch at Wat Mahathat

 

an overexposed shot of a temple at night at Wat Mahathat

 

lighting of the lanterns outside of Wat Mahathat

 

launching of lanterns at Wat Mahathat

 

that are cast into the sky at Wat Mahathat

 

scorpions roadkill. now you don't see that every day

 

Wat Si Sawai zoomed in, this time with me

 

bridge in front of Wat Mahathat

 

men, just incase you didn't know what to do when you get to the restroom

 

Wat Sa Si

 

Wat Sa Si

 

Starving fish at the monastery. Throw some food in and all the fish come to you

 

footprint of Buddha

 

I think George Lucas saw this cow and created Jar Jar Binks.

 

elephant guardians at Wat Chang Lom

 

can you tell I kind of like Wat Mahathat. There are a few more, but the best are saved for last. I swear.

 

little shrines placed at the root of a tree in Wat Si Sawai

 

Wat Si Sawai, this time with Lina

 

Wat Mahathat

 

Wat Mahathat

 

sundown at Wat Mahathat

 

Buddha lily pads at Wat Mahathat

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

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