Chaiya Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
subdistrict municipality in Surat Thani province, Thailand
About Chaiya
Chaiya was one of the principal trading cities of the Srivijaya Empire between the 8th and 13th centuries, a stop on theMaritime Silk Road. Archaeologists believe that Indian traders from Madras visited the town as far back as the 5th century. Parts of the town's history remain obscure, but historians believe it to have been the capital of the empire. A number of archaeological sites in Chaiya have uncovered artifacts supporting this belief. The town's role in maritime trade has long ago ceased and though archaeologists continue to unearth more and more artifacts testifying to its earlier culture, the town has mostly been forgotten. The Wat Phra Mahathat temple, found in Chaiya, is said to be the last well-preserved example of the Srivijaya Empire. It is one of the most venerated temples i
Top Attractions in Chaiya
Explore the best things to see and do in Chaiya:
- ★Blue crab statue
- ★Chaiya Folk Museum
- ★Chaiya National Museum
- ★Don Kiem Dhamma Hermitage
- ★Koh Set
- ★Leam Pho Palace
- ★Phumriang Village
- ★Siam Hot Springs
Chaiya Travel Guide Sections
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