Sep
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The Top 5 Places in Thailand to Visit and Why
Posted by Travel Expert at 03:40 | Filed In Asia
Thailand gained its prominence as one of the hottest tourist spots because of its mountains that almost touches the sky, green meadows, multi-colored orchids, fascinating native handcrafts, coupled with tropical climate. The country is well known for the hospitality it provides to its tourist and also for the local delicious food. For an active traveler, Thailand could be the perfect spot to spend holidays. Advance booking of travel packages can make your trip to this place an interesting one.
The Following are the Top 5 places to visit in Thailand.
1. Bangkok
Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand is the 22nd most populous city in the world. Bangkok has a population of 7 million. The city is a major economic and financial center of South east Asia. Bangkok has one of the fastest rates in the world for construction of high rise buildings. The city’s wealth of cultural sites, art and palaces makes it one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. The star attraction of all is the holy Jade Buddha in the central pagoda of the grand palace. Also famous in Bangkok is the Pasteur Institute or the Snake farm which is known for its extensive collection of poisonous snakes.
2. Phuket
Phuket is the biggest island in Thailand, located in the Andaman Sea off southern Thailand. The island is mostly mountainous with a mountain range in the west of the island from the north to the south. The western coast has several long sandy beaches, while on the east coast beaches are more often muddy. Near the southernmost point is Brahma’s Cape, which is a popular sunset viewing point. A tourist won’t be disappointed by the night life Phuket offers. Phuket has many types of spas to cater to the needs of each person. Each spa is a unique haven for relaxation. Plan your visit to Phuket so that it coincides with the festivals and events which would make your holiday memorable. Phuket also offers some of the best sporting activities like windsurfing, scuba diving, snorkeling and not to forget the best seafood in Thailand.
3. Pattaya
Pattaya city is located along the east coast of the gulf of Thailand. Once a small fishing village in the 1960’s, Pattaya has today grown to be considered as a famous Southeast Asia tourist spot. There are a number of reasons for tourists to come to Pattaya, these include the luxury resorts, excellent shopping, beautiful beaches, friendly people, reasonable prices and some also come to witness the worlds renowned nightlife. Modern sex tourists from America and Europe have brought a new lease of life to Pattaya and its inhabitants. Other attractions at Pattaya are the golf courses, deep sea fishing, cabaret shows, bars, night clubs, discos, private wooden temples, submarines that take you underwater to see marine life and different theme parks like the elephant village.
4. Ko Samui
Ko Samui is a district of Surat Thani Province in Thailand. The district covers the island, as well as the Ang Thong archipelago and some other small islands nearby. Ko Samui is visited mostly by holidaymakers who want to get away from the maddening crowd and for its main appeal which is its funky rural beach communities with white beaches, clear and warm seas. Some beaches in Ko Samui are not where you can leave the crowd behind and enjoy yourself, but still they are cool and busy islands for international tourist to enjoy. Some other top attractions at Ko Samui is the Big Buddha Temple, Na Muang Waterfall, Grandmother and grandfather rocks, Secret Buddha Garden, Angthong Marine National Park and Samui Butterfly garden.
5. Hat Yai
Hat Yai is a city in southern Thailand near the boundary to Malaysia. The Asian highway #2 and Asian highway #18 begins in Hat Yai and runs down south along the eastern coast of the Malay Peninsula. Shopping is a big attraction at Hat Yai and is popular for good Thai handicrafts. Hat Yai boasts of a large number of hotels and visitors trickle in here in large numbers annually. It is also famous during the nights when all the tourist are out of their hotels.
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