Thailand is a Southeast Asian country. It borders Myanmar (Burma) to the northwest, Laos to the northeast, Cambodia to the southeast and Malaysia to the south. Known for great beaches, majestic mountains, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha. Thailand is a magnet for travellers around the world. This is a list of
best places to visit in Thailand:
12. Mae Hong Son
Established in the early 19th century, Mae Hong Son is a remote, mountainous province in northern Thailand, bordering Myanmar (Burma). Though sparsely populated, it is ethnically diverse and home to hill tribes such as the Shan and Hmong. Mae Hong Son's nickname is "the city of three mists". It is hemmed in by the high mountain ranges of the Shan Hills and is the most mountainous province in Thailand, occupying 13,814 square kilometres (5,334 sq mi). The province is often covered with mist.
11. Krabi
Krabi is the capital of southern Thailand's Krabi Province, is a resort town near the Andaman coast. It lies in an area of limestone karsts and mangrove forest. On a hilltop reached by stairs, the Tiger Cave Temple is a Buddhist site with panoramic views. Khao Kanab Nam, 2 slanting hills rising out of water, form a local landmark. Andaman Sea destinations like the Phi Phi Islands are accessible by ferry. Tourism is an important industry of Krabi.
10. Phanom Rung
Phanom Rung is a Khmer temple complex set on the rim of an extinct volcano at 402 metres (1,319 ft) elevation, in Buriram Province in the Isan region of Thailand. It was built of sandstone and laterite in the 10th to 13th centuries. It was a Hindu shrine dedicated to Shiva, and symbolises Mount Kailash, his heavenly dwelling. The complex faces east, and four times a year the sun shines through all 15 sanctuary doorways.
9. Pai
Pai is a small town in northern Thailand's Mae Hong Son Province, near the Myanmar border, about 146 km (91 mi) north-west of Chiang Mai on the northern route to Mae Hong Son. It's picturesque valley and relaxed atmosphere, Pai is a favored destination among backpackers and tourists wishing to explore the region. With Pai’s location in the foothills of the mountains there are several options for trekking and visiting hill tribes. Additionally, the Pai River offers tubing and whitewater adventures.
8. Khao Sok National Park
Khao Sok National Park is in Surat Thani Province, Thailand. It is a nature reserve in southern Thailand containing dense virgin jungle, towerlike limestone karst formations and man-made Cheow Lan Lake. The reserve is home to wildlife such as Asian elephants, barking deer, wild boar, bears, Malayan tapirs and various monkeys breeds like gibbons, pig-tailed macaques and langurs. The park can be explored by elephant-back safari, hiking trail, or raft, canoe and kayak via the Sok river.
7. Ayutthaya
Ayutthaya is an ancient capital and modern city in the Central Plains of Thailand. Founded around 1350, Ayutthaya became the second capital of Siam after Sukhothai. Throughout the centuries, the ideal location between China, India and the Malay Archipelago made Ayutthaya the trading capital of Asia and even the world. Ayuthaya was an impressive site, with three palaces, more than 400 temples. All this came to a quick end when the Burmese invaded Ayutthaya in 1767 and almost completely burnt. Today, the ruins of Ayuthaya are a major attraction for those visiting Thailand.
6. Pattaya
Pattaya is a seaside resort on the Eastern Gulf Coast of Thailand, about 150 km southeast of Bangkok. Pattaya is mostly famous for its go-go and beer bars, although the sex industry is still going strong and sex tourism remains the key money earner for Pattaya, but the resort also attracts local families and holidaymakers from around the world.
5. Khao Yai National Park
Khao Yai is the second largest national park in Thailand. Situated on the southwestern boundary of the Khorat Plateau, it occupies the western part of the Sankamphaeng Mountain range. More than 80 percent of the park is forested, interspersed with of the spectacular waterfalls. The rich diversity of plants (about 2,000 species) astound the new-comer. Wildlife is plentiful (46 mammal species, at least 74 species of herptile and thousands of invertebrates) but often hard to see, and over 320 Birds species have been recorded.
4. Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi is a city located at the confluence of the rivers Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai, Thailand. For most visitors the main sight of interest is the Bridge over the River Kwai, as the start of the infamous World War II Death Railway to Burma (now Myanmar), as well as the many associated museums. Outside of Kanchanaburi are several national parks, including Erawan and Srinakarind National Parks, which offer beautiful scenery, waterfalls and caves.
3. Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and, with a population of over eleven million inhabitants, by far its largest city. It is one of Asia's most cosmopolitan cities with magnificent temples and palaces, authentic canals, busy markets and a vibrant nightlife that has something for everyone.
2. Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is the hub of Northern Thailand. Its Old City area still retains vestiges of walls and moats from its history as a cultural and religious center. It’s also home to hundreds of elaborate temples, including 14th-century Wat Phra Singh and 15th-century Wat Chedi Luang, adorned with carved serpents. However, the most famous of these temples, Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, lies outside Chiang Mai on a mountainside overlooking the city.
1. Islands in Thailand
Thailand has hundreds of islands both in the Gulf of Thailand and in the Andaman Sea. The islands of the central Gulf of Thailand are mostly located near the coast. Formerly most of the islands in Thailand were uninhabited, but in recent times many have been developed for tourism. Some of these islands are famous throughout the world for their beautiful beaches and party atmosphere. But the best islands in Thailand also offer numerous opportunities for recreation, spiritual exploration, and relaxation.
Reviewed by Bynn Du
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10/03/2016
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