As you approach วัดเจดีย์สูง (Wat Chedi Yung), keep an eye out for a large, towering structure with a distinctive, stupa-like shape. The chedi, or stupa, stands tall against the sky and is built with reddish-brown bricks. You'll notice it has a multi-tiered base, narrowing as it rises, culminating in a spire that points directly upwards.
Alright, you’re standing next to the Wat Chedi Yung! This ancient site is located on the eastern side of the Sukhothai Historical Park. Fun fact: it’s situated southeast of the Broken Gate, or ประตูหัก in Thai. Just imagine the grandeur of this place back in the 20th century of the Buddhist era!
Let’s talk about the main attraction here: the stunning bell-shaped chedi. This isn’t your everyday backyard shed; this chedi is constructed with bricks and has impressive dimensions. Its base is decorated in a unique twelve-indented-corner style, and measures about 14 meters on each side. And above that, it extends up with tiered bases leading to the bell-shaped body, which is quite well-preserved, considering its age. Just look up - that spire reaches 33 meters high!
On top of that, you'll notice that the chedi stands on a very high base, nearly kissing the sky. Surrounding the main chedi are seven smaller, diverse-sized stupas, all paving the way to the centerpiece. These additional stupas are no less impressive, with their wide bases made of bricks.
So, take a moment to marvel at the architecture and imagine the historical significance this place holds. And watch your step - don’t trip in that moat surrounding it! Off we go to the next stop. Get ready for some more historical wonders and probably one or two more cheesy jokes!
