Ayutthaya World Heritage Fair

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Schedule : 13-19 December 2002

Venue : Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical City, Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

Origin :
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya is an old capital of Thailand. It was the trade and administration center and a focus of prosperity for 417 years.
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical City was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site on 13 December 1991. The city has a number of valuable historical sites and artifacts. "Ayutthaya World Heritage Fair" is organized to publicize this tourist destination that has been recognized as a World Heritage of Thailand.

Activities :
- "The Glory of Ayutthaya" light and sound show with imagery (narration provided in English, Japanese, French, German, and Chinese).
- Reconstruction of a market atmosphere from the Ayutthaya period.
- World Heritage Site exhibition.
- Arts and culture shows of the Ayutthaya period.
- Stores selling products and other activities.

Nearby Tourist Spots :
- Ayutthaya Historical Study Center (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya)
	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.
- Chao Sam Phraya National Museum (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya)
	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.
- Chan Kasem Palace or Na Palace (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya)
	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 :
- TAT Central Region Office: Area 6 (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya).
	Tel. (035) 246076-7, fax (035) 246078
- Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
	Tel. (02) 6941222 ext. 1962, fax (02) 6941384