Ayutthaya Ancient Capital Wine Picnic

Cycle through the UNESCO ruins of Thailand's ancient capital, then spread a blanket at sunset among 600-year-old Buddha statues for an unforgettable wine picnic.

Insider tips

• Rent bikes at the train station (60 THB/day) and explore at your own pace

• Wat Mahathat's Buddha head in tree roots at sunset is magic

• Buy wine in Bangkok before the day trip - selection in Ayutthaya is limited

• Wat Chaiwatthanaram offers the best sunset picnic spot