Day 1 |
3.00 pm |
Assemble at the meeting point, the entrance of the Sukhothai Historical Park. |
3.30 pm |
Arrive at the ancient town and learn about the history of Sukhothai Kingdom at the provincial tourist information center, which itself was designed in a typical Sukhothai architectural style. The replicas of the highlighted archaeological sites of the province are exhibited inside the building. |
5.00 pm |
Arrive at the accommodation and leisure time. |
6.00 pm |
Enjoy local dishes for dinner at the homestay. |
7.00 pm |
Leisure time |
Day 2 |
6.00 am |
Rise and shine with the fresh morning breeze and make merit at Trapung Thong Temple. |
7.00 am |
Breakfast at the homestay. |
8.00 am |
Join the activities that should not be missed – Bike tour around the park while admiring the stunning sites and temple ruins surrounded by evergreen and big, shady trees.
- Learn about the history of some of the ancient sites, such as Mahathat Temple, Trapung-ngern Temple and Sa-Sri Temple.
- Pay respect to the King Ramkhamhaeng monument.
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11.30 am |
Enjoy some delicious dishes served up in Thai-style tiffin carriers with the chilled atmosphere under a Bodhi tree on the island in the middle of the pond. |
This temple houses Bhudda’s footprint and its name is derived from the surrounding landscape which contains a large pond, one of the main resources of the community since ancient times. |
1.30 pm |
Travel to Wat Sri Chum, a temple which houses a great Buddha statue. Here, you can learn about its religious significance and fascinating history. |
2.00 pm |
Relax under the shady trees in Sri-Chum Temple, learn how to weave a carp and try making a Kratong from palm leaves.
- Learn how to weave a carp, a kind of fish figure that signifies the fertility of the Sukhothai Kingdom, as well as Kratong making followed by a story about this ancient annual festival.
- Learn how to select the right palm leaves and weave a carp using a threading technique.
- Learn how to make a Kratong from palm leaves which you can float on the water in the evening.
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4.30 pm |
Travel back to the accommodation. |
6.00 pm |
Float your previously-made krathong on the pond of Trapungthong Temple – this is a way of paying respect to Buddha. |
Enjoy some local dishes for dinner at the homestay with free time for the rest of the evening. |
Day 3 |
8.00 am |
Breakfast at the homestay |
9.00 am |
Have fun as you get to understand more about the villagers’ way of life at Mueang Kao, Sukhothai. Learn how to make Mueang Kao’s ‘votive tablets’ at Ban Phra Pim Luk Mon Slip. The process involves:
Preparing the clay
- Learning how to make a mold of the Buddha
- Learning the firing techniques for perfect hardened clay of Buddhist art.
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12.00 pm |
Lunch |
1.30 pm |
Coffee break among the atmospheric rice fields |
Learn about traditional Thai fabric at Ma-kwid Village |
3.00 pm |
Join a Sankhalok pottery painting activity and practice the Sangkhalok pattern on t-shirts |
Learn the history through the drawings at Pridibhirom |
Coffee break |
4.00 pm |
Return to the homestay with free time before dinner. |
6.00 pm |
Local dishes for dinner at the homestay |
Day 4 |
8.00 am |
Breakfast at the homestay |
9.00 am |
Learn how to make pottery at Usa Sangkhlalok. From the ancient remains, many pieces of ‘celadonware’ were found in the area that featured unique patterns depicting fish and black sharks (similar to carp). This is evidence of the plentiful and prosperity that Sukhothai enjoyed when it was the ancient capital of Siam. Consequently, some households in the area have carried on the tradition of making pottery and this can be seen at several locations dotted around the Old Town area of Sukhothai.
- Learn how to paint the Sangkhalok pattern on the celaldonware
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12.00 pm |
Lunch |
1.00 pm |
Learn how to make a wooden quail at Wooden Handicraft Center at Ban Nok Khum, which is considered an auspicious object that protects the city and homes and maintains peace. Learn about the local wisdom of Mueang Kao’s villagers as well as how to hammer the wooden pattern by yourself.
- Learn about the history and beliefs that have been passed on from generation to generation
- Learn about the process of wood engraving handicrafts and try engraving the pattern on the wooden quail under the guidance of an expert.
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3.30 pm |
Travel to Chao Ram cave, located at Ban Dan Lan Hoi. This site is presumed to be where King Ramkhamhaeng the Great used as a place to relax, as well as use as a hide-out shelter from enemies.
- Travel into the cave and check out the scenery surrounding the cave.
- Watch as the bats fly out from the cave at night in search of food.
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6.30 pm |
Bat watching and coffee break |
7.00 pm |
Travel back to the accommodation. |
8.00 pm |
Dinner and leisure time |
Day 5 |
6.00 am |
Experience the local way of life while shopping at the morning market, Tra Pung Thong Temple. |
7.00 am |
Back to the homestay. |
8.30 am |
Breakfast |
9.30 am |
Leave for Baan Tung Luang, Kirimas District, an area well-known for its uncoated pottery making industry, which has been preserved through generations. |
10.00 am |
Arrive at the Tung Luang Community and learn about pottery-making
- Learn about the history of various types of pottery and techniques, such as clay forming using a wheel, molding and clay casting
- Explore the folk way of life and see some of the 200 plus households in the area that still rely on the industry for their income.
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11.30 am |
Lunch – served up in the earthenware from Thun Luang Village |
12.30 pm |
After lunch, try different techniques of pottery molding, making various shapes under the instruction of a local professional artisan
- DIY Pottery molding with gold plating
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4.00 pm |
Travel back to the old town community |
6.00 pm |
Enjoy some local dishes for dinner at the homestay |
7.00 pm |
Leisure time and sleep tight |
Day 6 |
8.00 am |
Breakfast at the homestay |
9.00 am |
Check-out and bid farewell to the local community |
Set off to Baan Na To Jun community, Sri Satchanalai District. |
11.00 am |
Arrive at the tourist information center of Na Ton Chan community and learn about the community and receive a warm welcome from the local people. |
12.00 pm |
Lunch and learn to make “Khao Perp”, a local dish of the Na Ton Chan community. |
1.00 pm |
Learn the way of life and enjoy various activities, including:
- Getting to know the procedure of mud cloth weaving, a famous local product, and go souvenir shopping.
- Visit Khun Tawong, the founder of the only place producing the wooden “Bar-pulling” models.
- Observe fabric weaving in a house basement.
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4.00 pm |
Travel back to the accommodation with free time in the afternoon. |
5.00 pm |
Go on a sunset bike ride through rice fields before dinner. |
6.30 pm |
Dinner |
Day 7 |
6.00 am |
Morning alms offering in front of the homestay |
8.00 am |
Breakfast at the homestay |
9.00 am |
Bid farewell to the community and travel back safely |