This central Thailand province is home to Ayutthaya - Thailand's former capital and one of the country's leading tourist attractions. Easily accessible from Thailand's current capital and rich in historical significance, Today's Ayutthaya has been on UNESCO's world heritage list since 1991 and is full of important reminders of the area's former glory. With three rivers and a large canal encircling Ayutthaya, boats represent an ideal way to access the city's various historical sites. Being so close to the capital, Ayutthaya can be approached as a day out or an extended visit. Numerous tours are available to the area, most originating in Bangkok.