Thailand Tourist Destinations and Attractions

Thailand is a beautiful country. Beaches, temples, clubs, and other entertainment and shows, all will make you feel at home in this paradise. This article summarizes some of the main tourist attractions in Thailand. So, if you have plans for vacation to Thailand, you can read this for preview.

1. Phuket Town:

Phuket, may have become a favorite place for every tourist. Phuket beach is one of the beauty of the white sands. The sand is very white, will tempt you to visit this place. Besides the beauty of the beach, there are several attractions in Phuket that you can visit:

Phuket Waterfalls:

Although not the largest waterfall in Thailand, Phuket waterfall still has panoramic views more as a place of recreation. There are two major waterfalls in Phuket, the waterfalls of Ton Sai and Bang Pae is located in the National Park Khao Praew Thaew or 22 kilometers north of Phuket Town.

Phuket Temples:

Wat Chalong is one of the most important temples of Phuket Town, even frequently visited annually by thousands of travelers. On special holidays, Wat Chalong is usually filled with a lot of people to worship as well as food vendors enliven the atmosphere. Less complete it if you have not been to other interesting temples on the island of Phuket.

Old Town:

Phuket has a heritage of ancient buildings of Portuguese colonial architecture and ethnic Chinese in the old town. One of the buildings that you can see in the Phuket Old Town is a Sino Restaurant.

Thai Boxing Show:

The thai boxing show in the area Saphan Hin Thai Boxing Stadium became popular spectacle for world travelers. However, for those who want to see their training (martial arts fighters Thailand), try to go to the Patong Beach in Phuket Town.

Chalong Big Buddha:

If you go to the south of Phuket, you will find a large Buddha statue called Chalong Big Buddha. In addition to the 45-meter-high statue is a symbol of the image are made from brass. Additionally, for those who want to see the beauty of Phuket Town can be seen from this location which this location is the top of the hills.

Simon Cabaret:

If you want to see the largest performing arts ladyboys and transvestites show in Phuket, come to the Simon Cabaret show. The event features a spectacular musical floor where the local drag queen and the world joined in one show. Starting from Fabulous costumes, sparkling charm to the entertainment world can you see in the show Simon Cabaret Phuket.

2. Chiang Mai

Chiangmai is a cool plateau with beautiful scenery in northern Thailand. The place was not close from the center of Bangkok, but the beauty of nature in Chiangmai can directly eliminate fatigue. A 2-hour plane ride or 8 hours by road, Chiangmai presents a soothing landscape.

Chiang Mai also has the advantage that tempting. Once satisfied playing with nature, visitors can come to the night market. The night market sells a variety of food and souvenir items typical of Thailand. Visitors can still enjoy the atmosphere like in the Bangkok market while here.

Hotels and lodging was already a lot, visitors can chose which best suits their desires. Loi Kroh Rd is the center of inns, restaurants and night market has become the downtown of the city, especially at night.

3. Bangkok City

Bangkok is one of the favorite tourist cities in Thailand. For a vacation to Bangkok you do not need to follow an expensive package tour. You can choose and determine your own budget for holiday.

There are many things you can do in Bangkok. Besides going to Buddhist temples, Bangkok is also famous as a cheap shopping paradise, heaven Nightlife, Culinary and Beauty Maintenance Center (for those who want plastic surgery perhaps?) & Spa.

Located on the banks of the Chao Phraya river, Bangkok (or so-called 'Krung Thep'), is the capital city of Thailand's. Shopping should be a primary schedule if you visit to Bangkok. Lots of interesting items and quality offered at a cheap price enough. As in the Chatuchak Weekend Market, which as the name suggests is only open on Saturdays and Sundays. If you had a weekend in Bangkok, make sure the visit to the market on this one. An hour does not seem enough for the circled Chatuchak, because the market is open from 08:00 to 18:00 o'clock stands in 1.13 square kilometers land area and has more and 15,000 stores. No wonder the market is also referred to as the largest market in Thailand is also the world! Don’t worry about parking location that is so far from the market. There are buses available to take and pick you up for free.

4. Chiang Rai City

Chiang Rai is about 700 kilometers from Bangkok is an area visited by many tourists in northern Thailand. To go to Chiang Rai, a lot of transportation that can be used. From Bangkok to Chiang Rai, there are direct flights every day. About an hour long flight.

If you go by public transportation, there are buses that serve every day. When departing from Terminal Chatuk Ya, Bangkok, at night, you will arrive in Chiang Rai tomorrow morning. Many buses serve to the Chiang Rai. The road was wide and smooth.

In Chiang Rai, there are a lot of locations visited by foreign tourists. Phahol Yothin Road is the most visited. Some say, Phahol Yothin Road is the twin of Khao San Road in Bangkok which is a backpackers dream. Similar to the Khao San Road, in Phanol Yothin Road, all the tourist needs is available.

Chiang Rai will be more festive as midnight. Cafes, bars and other nightlife venues started opening. If you like the nightlife with asian style, here is the location.

There is also the Chiang Rai Night Bazaar (night market), which is open all day, seven days a week. That's true icons of Chiang Rai.

From some of the tourist sites in Chiang Rai and the surrounding areas, I've visited the White Temple, Long Neck Karen, Monkey Cave, Border Mae Sei, and the Golden Triangle.

What White Temple is about 40 kilometers from Chiang Rai to the Chiangh Mai. The road was smooth and wide. White Temple is one of the attractions that are always visited by tourists.

5. Pattaya Beach

Pattaya is a beach town that stretches along 4 kilometers to the east of Thailand, province of Chon Bury, the town where all corners of entertainment. Hearing Pattaya, synonymous with nightclubs. Pattaya even called as a heaven for men.

Most tourists from Europe coming to Pattaya as there are many flights from European countries to Pattaya, but the beach is more visited because it is closest to Bangkok.

If you do not want to enjoy sex entertainment, Pattaya provide another alternative. Tourism industry in this city really gives a complete choice for visitors. For example, off the coast, a barge transformed into a mooring in the middle of the sea that provides paraseling game.

Traveling for 15 minutes from Pattaya, Coral Island is also an option. In this place the tourists enjoy a nice beach with clear blue water. The Coral Island is a private area for the tourists. At this location the tourists are free to enjoy beach, sun, sea bathing, there are also games such as speed boat and banana boat, a simple restaurant and store knick-knacks.