The Three Kingdoms

The route heads south, skirting Thailand’s western mountains and a string of gorgeous National Parks. We soon reach Sukhothai, a UNESCO site and the first of the three Kingdoms of Siam that we will visit. On a rest day riders will visit it’s stunning historical park packed with Buddha’s draped in orange silks. The route continues south reaching the Ping River before stopping for a night in the laid-back river town of Kamphaeng Phet.

The riders continue along the banks of the Ping River south to the city of Nakhon Sawan. Here it joins the Nan River to form the Chao Phraya River, which then continues south and where the famous longtail boats can’t be missed. The cyclists now pedal into the ancient city of Sing Buri, in a region known as Thailand’s spiritual heartland with many working temples. Next up is the historic city of Ayutthaya, the second Kingdom of Siam founded in 1350, and its stunning architectural ruins which include ancient towers and monasteries. The next day brings the riders into Bangkok where they can discover the solid gold Buddha at Wat Traimit, marking the end of this fascinating section.

Highlights

• Sukhothai Historical Park
• Kamphaeng Phet Museum and Temples
• Historic city of Ayutthaya
• Golden Buddha at Wat Traimit