| "Traveling
Light and Sound Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya" Mini Light and Sound
Show |
Schedule
:
- Confirmed dates for 2002 shows are
|
Saturday,
26
|
January
|
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Saturday,
23
|
February
|
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Saturday,
30
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March
|
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Saturday,
27
|
April
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(Tickets
are 900 baht/person)
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The show can be organized for special occasions of tour operators
or groups (please
book shows at least 7 days in advance). The minimum package fee
is 50,000 baht per show. The show can be shown to not over 48
people at one time.
Venue
: Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park, Amphoe Phra Nakhon
Si Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Origin
:
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya was Thailand's capital for 417 years.
The empire had 33 kings. Its long history enabled it to accumulate
a wealth of culture that is the foundation of Thai culture and
way of life today. UNESCO recognized the outstanding Ayutthaya
culture when it made Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park
a "World Heritage Site" on 13 December 1991.
Activities
:
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18.00 hrs. |
Visitors
are welcomed to Ayutthaya at the front of the Phra Nakhon
Si Ayutthaya Tourist Information Service Center. |
| -
18.20 hrs. |
See
the beauty and splendor of the magnificent architecture of
nighttime Ayutthaya in the form of the "Traveling Light and
Sound Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya" show. |
| -
19.00 hrs. |
Enjoy
cultural performances and a meal of royal dishes in history. |
| Nearby
Tourist Spots : |
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Ayutthaya Historical Study Center (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya) |
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is a research
institute and museum about the Ayutthaya Empire. There is
a miniature of the old capital. New technology has been used
to display exhibits to enable visitors to easily understand
the way of life of Ayutthaya people in the past. |
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Chao Sam Phraya National Museum (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya)
|
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is the first
museum in Thailand to incorporate a new style of display in
that there are not too many exhibits and colored lights are
used to generate interest. |
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Chan Kasem Palace or Na Palace (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya) |
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is on the
bank of Pa Sak River in the northeastern corner of the island
city. Built in 1569, it is now the Chan Kasem National Museum. |
| For
more information, contact : |
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TAT Central Region Office: Area 6 (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya). |
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Tel.
(035) 246076-7, fax (035) 246078 |
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TAT. |
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Tel.
(02) 6941222 ext. 1962, fax (02) 6941384 |
Note
: Tourists in groups can select the
narration language (about 38 minutes/show) in Thai, English, Japanese,
French, German, Chinese, or Korean. Pamphlets are produced in
Thai and English.
Source : The Tourism Authority
of Thailand