Thailand is one of the most beautiful and popular countries in the Southeast Asian region. It is usually the first port of call for those who are visiting Southeast Asia and has a wide variety of attractions for visitors. These include, stunning islands, beaches, culture, historical sites, trekking opportunities and amazing party places.
The first port of call for the majority of visitors to Thailand is the wonderful city of Bangkok. Bangkok has much to offer visitors and is well worth staying in for a few days. It is easy to get away from the craziness of the Koh San Road and Banglamphu area. You can see the beautiful temples of Wat Arun and Wat Pho with its huge reclining Buddha. Sukhumvit has many fantastic bars and those who like to go clubbing will love the party scene in Thong Lo.
Backpackers can easily get around Thailand and enjoy most of the main attractions on a modest budget, including some of the more well known islands. If you are on a short holiday to Thailand and want to enjoy beach-life then the choice can be overwhelming. Which island to visit really depends of what you want to do and what your needs are.
Phuket, Koh Pi Pi, Koh Lanta and Koh Samui are perfect for families as there is excellent accommodation, resorts and facilities. Koh Phangan is very popular with young people because of the famous parties held here on the full moon.
If you enjoy a reggae vibe with live music in the evenings and simple bungalow on the beach then Koh Chang may well be the perfect choice. Koh Tao island is especially good for diving and snorkeling and is considered the best island in Thailand in which to learn to scuba dive.
The beach on Thailand’s mainland are also very popular. These include: Pataya, Hua Hin and Krabi. Pataya and Hua Hin are pretty close to Bangkok. Krabi is a little further south but offers fantastic scenery and awesome climbing activities. Krabi also has the famous limestone Karst known as James Bond Island, which juts out of the sea. It looks spectacular from the beach at Au Nang.
Chiang Mai is Thailand cultural center. It is situated in the North of Thailand and is a beautiful city with many historical attractions for visitors including Lanna era temples. Not too far out of the city, on top of a hill is Wat Doi Suthep, which is a beautiful Buddhist temple complex with stunning views over Chiang Mai. The north region has many trekking opportunities too.
Chiang Mai is consider to be the perfect place in which to learn about Thai Buddhism and cooking Thai food. You can also learn to speak Thai and enjoy a Buddhist retreat at Wat Doi Suthep. So Thailand has something for everyone, whether you want to party, go trekking or just relax you can be sure to enjoy the trip pf a lifetime. Thailand is often the first country visited by long term travelers in Southeast Asia, who will also enjoy Indonesia, Sulawesi, Bali, Laos, Myanmar and many other exciting destinations. Have a look on the internet at Asia holidays and book yourself the trip of your life.
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