Bueng Phra Ram Park

This is where you go when you've had enough of ruins for one afternoon but don't want to leave them behind. A large pond sits at the center, ringed by shaded paths and open lawns, with the spires of Ayutthaya's ancient temples on the far side of the water. It's inside the UNESCO World Heritage zone, so the view across the pond does a lot of the work for you.

Don't come expecting attractions. There's no ticket booth, no visitor center, no line. Locals walk here, families sit on the grass, and travelers turn up to rest their legs between temple stops. That's the appeal. If you want a park with things to do, this isn't it. If you want somewhere to sit with a drink and watch the light change on the water, it's hard to beat in this town.