Places To Go When You Take Holidays To Thailand
Each year, millions of tourists take holidays to Thailand. Why not join them? That is one country that visitors keep coming back to. Be it for the food, shopping, sightseeing, or beaches, you can get new things to look forward to.
Once generally known as Siam, Thailand is now a newly industrialized country whose major exports comprise of Thai rice, textiles and footwear, fishery products, rubber, jewelry, cars, computers and electrical appliances.
So what are the places that could make your Thailand holiday special? Listed below are the ones you cannot miss out on.
Number one on your list is Bangkok. Visits to Thailand are incomplete without dropping by this modern mecca of east meets west. The top attractions include the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Aroon temples, the Thailand National Museum, and Jim Thomson’s House. When you are in the city, enjoy some real Thai food like Tom Yam Goong and Pad Thai. Should you be in the mood to shop until you drop, head to the Chattuchak Weekend Market. It takes up 35 acres and has over 5,000 stalls. The place draws 200,000 visitors daily.
Second in your Thailand holiday to-do list is Phuket. Beach lovers all over the world are fascinated with this tourist magnet. It is a place of stunning natural wonders, showcasing pristine white sand beaches and lush green forests. In case you are into water sports, you can find it all here. Have the adventure of your life jet skiing, paragliding, wind surfing, and boating. Dive lovers will have a field day checking the depths while discovering the multitude of marine organisms that make that live in Phuket’s waters.
For land lovers, there is the Thai Village and Orchid Farm or the Phuket Aquarium. These are definitely some of the places you are able to go when you have had your fill of the beach.
At this time, you are probably wondering what to do next on your holidays to Thailand. Give some thought to Chiang Mai as the third locale in your journey. History buffs will love this particular city as it blends the rich history and ancient culture of ancient Thailand in a vibrant setting. If you like visiting Buddhist temples, you definitely can get your fill with the 300 sites that dot the city.
Lucky tourists who have already been there in November can watch Loi Krathong. Each year thousands of people assemble floating banana-leaf containers (krathong) ornamented with flowers and candles onto the waterways of the city to worship the Goddess of Water. Lanna-style sky lanterns (khom fai or kom loi), that are hot-air balloons made from paper, are launched into the air. They’re thought to help rid the locals of troubles and are generally useful for ornamental purposes.
For the usual adventure seekers, you can find elephant rides, white-water rafting excursions, and rock climbing adventures available. Backpackers as well as others longing for an escape from the world will find it a place of serene calm and relaxation.
Last on the list is Pattaya. This place is known for its nightlife and no Thailand holiday is complete without travelling there. For a quick getaway from the urban jungle that’s Bangkok, this is a great bet with all types of activities readily available.
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