 Thailand is a land of magic and mystery attracting the Western world in
seek of advantage and romance. Blessed with a huge allocation of
beautiful natural resources and extraordinary culture, it is no wonder
that Thais are such fun-loving people.
More people visit Thailand than any other country in Southeast Asia.
This is no surprise as the Royal Kingdom of Thailand has much to offer
for the visitor: historic culture, lively arts, beautiful beaches, a
good nightlife, friendly and hospitable people and last but not least
one of the best cuisines in the world. Travel in Thailand is easy due
to a good network of trains, busses and airplanes. Most visitors enter
the country via the Southeast Asian travel hub Bangkok, the City of
Angels. From there you can do great daytrips to cities like the former
capital Ayutthaya and Kanchanaburi , known for the River Kwai
bridge.
Popular beach islands include Koh Samui and Phuket Island. Chiang Mai
in Northern Thailand is popular for Thai culture and scenary.
From there most visitors head either north or south. In the north
you can visit the interesting cities of Sukhothai , Chiang Mai , Chiang
Rai or Mae Hong Son . The north is known for its fantastic trekking
possibilities, the interesting hill tribes, and its gentle Lanna
culture. In the south the traveler can relax at some of the most
beautiful beaches in the world, for example, Ko Tao, Krabi, Koh Samui
or Phuket or Trang. Some areas are very touristy, but it is easy to
find some quiet spots. A little closer to Bangkok there is the resort
town of Hua Hin and Khao Takiab Beach in Hua Hin, very popular as beaches close to Bangkok, Hua Hin which is home to one of the most used Palaces. Cha Am is also a popular beach area close to Bangkok just north of Hua Hin.
The Northeast is popular with independent travelers. Known by Thais
as Isaan this area hosts some lovely forested mountains and national
parks and very friendly people. The major highlight is probably the
famous Khao Yai national park , but other interesting places are easily
found in this area including Nong khai and Surin.
People with a limited time budget might go to the East Coast. There
are many popular resorts, including Pattaya. The region is rich in
natural resources, including rubber, rice, fishing, orchards and
gemstones, and scenically arresting with several national parks
containing waterfalls, virgin forest and uninhabited, remote islands.
Popular islands locations are Ko Chang and Ko Samet.
This article is written by contributors of world66.com, modified by travelers-online.com editors and licensed under a Creative Commons License .
Read about Thailand travel destinations and attracions in articles below.
|
