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Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, is a large city known for ornate shrines and vibrant street life.
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Pattaya is a city on Thailand’s eastern Gulf coast known for its beachess, shopping malls, cabaret bars and 24-hour clubs.
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Phuket, a rainforested, mountainous island in the Andaman Sea, has some of Thailand’s most popular beaches.
Phuket HotelsThailand is a Southeast Asian country. It's known for tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha. In Bangkok, the capital, an ultramodern cityscape rises next to quiet canalside communities and the iconic temples of Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Kaew). Nearby beach resorts include bustling Pattaya and fashionable Hua Hin.
The cities, mountains, valleys, and beaches all combine seamlessly together to create the beauty that Thailand is famous for. While in this fascinating country, visitors will find themselves spending their time exploring it all as they delve into the local culture and taste the delectable cuisine. Here are 5 places everyone must visit in Thailand during their lifetime:
1. Ayutthaya Historical Park These breathtaking ruins used to be where Ayutthaya, one of the largest cities in the world was located. While wandering through the historical site, people will find themselves marveling at the different Thai architecture as well as the many attractions. The most popular attraction is Wat Mahathat and that is where everyone can see a Buddha’s head sticking out amongst the branches of a tree. Find Hotels in Ayutthaya
2. Chiang Mai Night Bazaar This market is the perfect place to hang out and immerse oneself into the lives of the locals. Visitors will find everything from clothing and handicrafts to art work and imported products at this market, but most people go for the different varieties of food. There are chain restaurants next to the street vendors who sell traditional Thai food. If this market is not large enough for some people, they might want to consider a trip to the Chatuchak Weekend Market, where more than eight thousand stalls are set up. Chiang Mai Hotels
3. Chiang Rai White Temple Chiang Rai White Temple is also known as Wat Rong Khun, and at first glance, visitors will think that this temple is made from ice. Every section of this temple has a deep meaning, whether it is the bridge, the hands below, or the numerous statues scattered about. Chiang Rai Hotels
4. Elephant Nature Park Unfortunately, elephants have been abused in Thailand, but the Elephant Nature Park ensures that every one of the elephants that has been injured is well cared for and safe. There are more than two dozen elephants at the nature park and they are joined by other animals in need. The elephants can roam the park, as they bathe, eat, and interact with those who visit.
5. Bo Sang Umbrella Village This little village is well-known for the bamboo parasols that they make. Everyone who visits can watch how these umbrellas are made from the cutting and sanding to the arranging and painting. This is the best place to purchase these umbrellas, as they are cheaper in the village than anywhere else in the country.
