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With several sights to see and surprises to offer,
Thailand could be one of the best locations you
should not miss to visit. Culture, beaches,
people, and heritage sites are some of the things
you can expect when you travel to Thailand.
Bangkok - Traveling Thailand wound not be
complete without visiting Bangkok. As the nation's
capital with an estimated population of over 10
million (including the neighboring provinces),
this city is by far the largest in the country.
The city is divided into 50 districts or khet but
for tourists and those who are new in the place, 6
divisions would be more useful. These are
Ratchadaphisek in the northeast section of the
city, Sukhamvit in the southeast, Silom in the
south, Thonburi in the west, Rattanakosin in the
central north, and Phahanyothin in the north. The
whole Bangkok district would give you a diverse
taste of culture, history, religion, modernity,
and fast-phase life. You can actually witness how
all these blend together to comprise the whole
Bangkok package. Buddhist temples, historical
museums, towering buildings, contemporary
restaurants and hotels, shopping centers, canals
and rivers, and food make Bangkok a one of a kind
city in Southeast Asia.
Phuket - Down south, Phuket features
magnificent beaches, tropical sunsets, white
sands, blue seas, and breathtaking sceneries. No
wonder it is the most popular vacation destination
in Asia beating every beaches of the neighboring
countries. It has several beaches like Kata Beach,
Karon Beach, Patong Beach, Kamala Beach, and Surin
Beach. The island showcases several water sports
and activities including parasailing, jet-skiing,
and scuba diving. By day, Phuket is alive with
beachgoers and shoppers and by night, lights,
sounds, and party people dominate the whole
island.
Chiang Mai - The second largest city in
Thailand with an estimated population of more than
200,000. This city located in the northern part of
the country offers greener and quieter city.
Chiang Mai's tourism is becoming more and more
popular and permanently settling at this city is
very common. When you travel Thailand and visit
Chiang Mai, you surely would want to see museums
such as Hilltribe Research Institute Museum and
the Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center. With
religion and history enriching the city, you can
see several Buddhist temples such as Wat Chiang
Mun, Wat Chiang Mun, Wat Phra Singh, Wat Oo-Mong,
Wat Phra Jao Mengrai, Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, and
Wat Chedi Luang. The oldest temple dates back in
the 11th century. Chiang Mai features attractions
such as Chiang Mai Flower Festival in February, Bo
Sang Umbrella & Sankampang Handicrafts Festival in
January, The 2nd Orchid Fair also in January, and
the Loi Krathong Festival usually falls in
November.
Pattaya - Located 150 km. north of Bangkok,
Pattaya is one of the most popular tourist
destinations, which offers great beaches, beer and
go-go bars, and a wide array of sport activities.
Visit Pattaya when you travel Thailand is a must.
Although it is the most overdeveloped part of the
country in terms of tourism, prices in Pattaya
still remains with reach. In fact, prices of
foods, accommodation, and transportations are very
affordable.
Krabi - In a small province of Krabi lies a
small town with the same name. Paying a visit
Krabi town when you travel Thailand is worth the
time. Located south of Bangkok near Phuket and Phi
Phi island, the town features great beaches along
with high end hotels and not so expensive hotel
that cater tourists of different classes.
About the Author
Robert Thatcher is a freelance publisher based
in Cupertino, California. He publishes articles
and reports in various ezines and provides
thailand travel resources on
www.your-thailand-travel.info. |
