Ayutthaya - Aranyik Bicycle Track

This bicycle tour has been designed for a 70 km ride from Ayutthaya to Aranyik area in Nakhon Luang and back. Main Points of Interest along this route are Thailand's only inland harbour called "Ayutthaya Port" on the Pa Sak River, the vihara of the reclining Buddha of Wat Pho Aranyik dating from the Ayutthayan era, and the Aranyik Knife Village with its museum.

Ban Aranyik in Tha Ruea District is the market place where handmade knives are sold from Ban Pai Nong and Ban Ton Pho in Nakhon Luang District. Aranyik knives are known for their good quality and sharpness. The Aranyik knives were so well-known that King Rama V went there many times to see how the knives were made firsthand. The ancestors of the Bang Pai Nong and Ban Ton Pho residents, most of them blacksmiths, were coming from Vientiane (Laos) and settled here during the reign of King Rama II. The village was before also known for its gambling houses, closed in the reign of King Rama V.

The tour will take about 4 to 5 hours depending on the weather conditions and your physical fitness. The full track is paved.

If you are interested in viewing photographs of the temples and sites or would like additional historic information about some Points of Interest, visit our website at www.ayutthaya-history.com. As this is a bicycle training track, not all Points of Interest are posted. They are mainly for reference.

Tips and Warnings

Be cautious as traffic is sometimes chaotic and dangerous. Motor vehicles often fail to see cyclists and pedestrians, so you must closely watch out for them. Motorcycles are a common cause of local accidents. Dogs and potholes can also be dangerous, especially in remote areas.

Be visible and wear yellow or orange colors. Use flashing rear bike lights during your bicycle trip. It is inadvisable to drive at night due to the lack of lighting.

Weather can be very hot, so make sure to drink plenty of fluids and wear sun block. Cover the body parts as much as possible and wear a hat or even better a bike helmet. Stay hydrated!

Be sure to have a tire repair kit with you, as flat tires are common due to the badly maintained roads and the lack of bicycle paths.

Who are we?

Ayutthaya Biking Adventure, hereafter called ABA, consists of a small group of bikers with the aim to keep up the overall physical condition in an healthy environment.

Disclaimer

ABA will not be held liable for any loss or damage whatsoever regarding the suggested tracks. It is the responsibility of the user to take the necessary precautions to avoid any physical injury, traffic incident, animal attack, theft, and damage to equipment. Any reliance on the ABA's information is therefore strictly at own risk.

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