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From the mountains and jungles of the north of the country, to the rice plantations in the center and to the beaches with fine shiny sand, from the south of the country, Thailand is by far the most exotic Asian attraction.
Thai culinary art, famous throughout the world for its richness and variety of flavors, beautifies you on the street, through the spicy smells emanating from the numerous traveling kitchens.
Among the most beautiful islands in Thailand we find:
Koh Samui has become quite a tourist destination and has lost a bit of the rustic air of late with a few years ago it was the kind of traditional Thai island, quite wild, attracting few tourists. honey and specialists also say that this island is perhaps the best destination in the world for yoga and spa enthusiasts.
Koh Tao, also known as "Turtle Island", is full of bays with small beaches, illuminated lantern restaurants and shops with everything you need for water sports. It is the perfect place for diving, but the island is also known for its night life.
Koh Phangan is the place where you can see the sunset and sunrise with a cocktail in hand, on dance floor, on the beach at Haad Rin's Sunrise Beach, and the next day you can rest right on the beach, in the shade of a palm tree.
Phuket, also known as the Island of Smile, or the Pearl of the Andaman, is very attractive with beautiful shores and wooded hills, and the surrounding waters have an extremely varied marine life. There are no less than eight well-appointed and well-maintained beaches, including Nay Yang, a quiet beach that is part of Sirinath and Mai Khao National Park, where turtles come to lay their eggs. Here you can admire the most valuable collection of shells, exhibited at Phuket Seashell. You can visit the Panwa Cape, where there is an aquarium famous for its hundreds of exotic fish species, the Wat Phra Thong Temple and Pearl Farms located on the nearby islands.
The mild climate, the warm and clear waters of the Andaman Sea, the beaches with fine white sand, the countless opportunities for leisure, as well as the excellent hotel services attract thousands of tourists every year.
Bangkok is located right in the center of the country, at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River in the Gulf of Thailand and is a spectacle in itself, with colorful lights, flower stalls, fruits and handicrafts, music and outdoor dances. Bangkok is the capital of the country, being the largest of the Thai cities, the main economic, cultural and political center of the country but also one of the top tourist attractions in Thailand. Often called also the Venice of the East, due to the countless channels that cross it, it is a city of the most representative temples being: Wat Pho - Temple of Lying Buddha, Wat Send - Temple of Golden Buddha, Wat Arun - Temple of the East or Wat Phra Kaeo - Temple of the Emerald Buddha inside the Royal Palace.
The Grand Palace of Bangkok is the most representative monument of Thailand and one of the most visited places in Bangkok, which must not be missed in order to understand the true Thai culture. The Grand Palace is actually a complex of temples, palaces and official buildings, with roofs. Here is Wat Phra Kaeo, considered the mo
In the Ayutthaya Historical Park are the ruins of many temples, among the most important being Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, where there is a huge statue of the Culcat Buddha, Wat Phra Si Sanphet located in the complex of an old royal palace in Ayutthaya, Wat Chai Watthanaram with an architecture similar to the Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia, Wat Mahathat, where there is an interesting image of the Buddha in a tree and Viharn Phra Mongkol Bophit, where is the largest bronze statue of the Buddha in Thailand.
Chiang Mai is a city that will take you far in history, where you will also find many ancient temples.
Right next to Chiang Mai, in the tropical jungle of the Mae Sa Valley, is one of the largest elephant groups in the northern part of Thailand, you can even participate in the elephant's morning toilet, which takes place in one of the flowing waters in the area. , before leaving for daily workouts. The tour of the camp will end with a 50-minute ride with the elephants in the nearby forests, a true adventure and an unforgettable experience.
Chiang Rai is a city in northern Thailand, founded by King Mangrai in 1262. The kingdom of Lanna developed around this city. On the outskirts of the city, on the road to Mae Chan, is the Monument of King Mangrai, dedicated to his memory. Chiang Rai is the starting point in the famous Golden Triangle (Golden Triangle), an area that delimits one of the largest opium producing areas in Asia, stretching between Laos, Thailand and Myanmar. Among the main objectives in Chiang Rai are the Wat Phra Kaew temples, where there are beautiful brass and copper images of Buddha and Wat Rong Khun, a contemporary white Buddhist temple, with an interesting kanok architecture, but also the Museum of the Mountain Tribes or Main Market.st sacred temple in Thailand, because it houses a famous emerald statue of the Buddha, considered to be the protector Thailand.
Hua Hin, the oldest and most traditional Thai destination, combines the attractions of the modern holiday destination with the charm and fascination of the fishing port, still active. Hua Hin is Thai's favorite destination for over 70 years. Today's Hua Hin tourists still feel the special atmosphere and its old charm.
The Golden Triangle actually marks one of the largest opium producing areas in Asia, covering an area of ​​350,000 km², spread between Laos, Myanmar and Thailand. Although opium production has been declared illegal in Thailand since 1959, traffickers have continued to thrive in this region, but in recent years, due to the intervention of the state's royalty and legislative power, opium has remained exposed only in museums, or at least so. believe. Beyond the attraction of opium that the area exercises, here you can admire the wonderful landscapes and ancient temples, which, together with the Native tribes, make Golden Triangle a delightful destination.
Krabi is located on the western shore of the Kra Peninsula in southern Thailand, at the mouth of the river of the same name in Phang Nga Bay. Positioning just like Phuket in the Andaman Sea gives it excellent conditions for tourism: a warm climate and exceptional landscapes.

Thailanda | Thailand, also officially known as the Kingdom of Thailand, has also been known in the past as Siam, a country in Southeast Asia, bordering Cambodia to the east, the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia to the south, and the Andaman and Myanmar to the west

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