My kids love the elephants and they were eager for a ride when we visited Bangkok last month. We went to Ayutthaya on Christmas Day and that’s the Christmas gifts they got last year. They were totally excited about it and even my 20 months old gal loved the ride!
Ayutthaya is the ancient capital of Thailand and there are lots of historical sites such as Wat Wattanaram and Wat Phra Sri Sanphet. We didn’t take a closer look at the temples as both hubby and I had been here before. My kids were more interested in the elephants than looking at historical remains of the ancient city! Maybe they will learn how to admire and appreciate the historical sites when they are older.
Elephant rides
Historical sites in Ayutthaya
The elephant we rode on
All 4 of us rode on the same elephant for 20 minutes, and it cost RM120 after conversion. The elephant we got is very tall and we had to grab our kids tightly so that they wouldn’t fall off! It’s quite shaky, so if you have a pocket watch or cellphone in your pockets, it’s best to keep an eye on them so that they won’t fall out.
If you are visiting Bangkok soon, make a trip to Ayutthaya for the elephants. You will love it.