Best of Thailand - Thailand tours tips

Natural beauty, monuments and world heritage areas of UNESCO, rich culture and amazing ... No wonder that Thailand is the first tourist destination in Southeast Asia. Between the beautiful beaches of the South (Patong Beach on Phuket Island) and small tribal villages perched on hills in the mountains of northern Thailand has an impressive number of wonderful places to explore. The most popular tourist destinations in the country - Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket - offering visitors a colorful mix of temples, markets, shops and restaurants. For nature lovers and thrill you will also find many extraordinary places where kayaking, climbing, the hiking, rides on elephants and other exciting activities!

The purpose of this article is to help you discover the most famous destinations in Thailand that you absolutely must see and in different regions, but also some hidden treasures for those who want to push the adventure and discovery a little further .

Bangkok

Colorful, vibrant and dynamic city swirling Bangkok has more than 9 million people (almost 14 million if you count the "suburbs"). It is a city full of contrasts in which alongside ultra-modern skyscrapers, small wooden houses crumbling, majestic temples decorated with precious stones and colorful mosaics, art galleries or the red light district.

Things to see and do. Among the essential include the incredible Grand Palais which is characterized by spectacular architecture and includes among others the famous Wat Phra Kaeo - Temple of the Emerald Buddha. A boat cruise on the Chao Phraya River and its many canals is also a good way to account for how the city functioned before industrialization, particularly by visiting one of the many floating markets of the city. Street markets (such as Chatuchak) is also a typical experiment of Bangkok, like a walk in the very touristy but a must Kao San road. To know all the secrets and Bangkok and things not to be missed under any circumstances, it is best to read our article on Top 10 Things To Do in Bangkok and more tours in Thailand here: http://www.asiakingtravels.com/tours/country/4/Thailand-Tours.html

Pattaya, near BangkokBangkok is located north of the Gulf of Thailand. Coast which extends to the east of the city, on the border with Cambodia, is an easily accessible destination for those wishing to travel from Bangkok to the beach for a few hours accessible by road.

Of course, given the proximity of this region to the capital, the east coast tends to be very touristy and often crowded during the weekends. The city of Pattaya Beach are a perfect example very popular with mass tourism since the 50s, the place was somewhat distorted, but may still be suitable for revelers (many bars and nightclubs) families as well as all beaches offer many recreational and sporting activities.Not far from the town of Chanthaburi is cosmopolitan and lively, and the three national parks that are within walking distance from the center will offer a chance to enjoy the beautiful nature Thai away from the hustle of Bangkok.The tiny island of Ko Samet has superb beaches (more beautiful than those of Pattaya), while Ko Chang (the second largest island in the country after Phuket) has beautiful diving spots and trails that wind through the forest to lead you to beautiful waterfalls hidden in the trees.

The islands of South Andaman SeaSouth of Thailand are very many beautiful islands that are the delight of all who have the chance to soak in their turquoise waters.Phuket

The best known is probably the island of Phuket, and its famous Patong beach, which were unfortunately ravaged by the tsunami of December 2004, which, however, failed to overcome the beauty of this region. Phuket is the biggest island in Thailand, separated from the mainland by a very narrow arm of the sea and only 700 meters grounded in that place by the Sarasin Bridge.Things to see and do: The most beautiful beaches of the island are heavily on the West Coast: Patong, as mentioned above, but also the beaches of Karon and Kata, quieter and less touristy. Phuket - Patong and especially - is a haven of luxury hotels, designer boutiques, sports, restaurants and spas, but it is not difficult to escape a little from the crowd if you wish.

You can for example go to Phuket Town, the historic city center located in the south of the island, known for its wooden buildings influence Chinese and Portuguese 19th century, which also hosts an annual festival of vegetarian a period of 9 days (tradition of over 150 years anyway!).The trick is to book a hotel not on the beach but in Phuket Town, more "authentic" and less "mass tourism" that hotels and restaurants are located along the beaches. Phuket Town, you can easily visit many beaches by bus.

Thai Village, just north of Phuket Town is the place to go if you want to perform the ritual walk elephant, or admire the traditional dances.

Northwest of the island, go to the beach of Hat Mai Khao, located in the National Marine Park of Sirinat and where sea turtles come to breed between October and February. For lovers of diving underwater, visit the west coast of the island.

Oh and last detail, not least because of its multicultural history, Phuket is influenced consecutive cultures (Chinese, Indian, Thai ...), the food is divine and therefore unique!The secret is the most beautiful sight to watch the sunset on Phuket Ko ("Ko" means "island" in Thai) is Promthep Cape, the southern most point of the island.Ko Phi Phi

Located to the east of Phuket, the island of Ko Phi Phi (pronounced Ko Pi Pi) is a real joy that has received a great spotlight when the movie The Beach (Leonardo DiCaprio and Virginie Ledoyen) there was filmed there some years. This island is made up of two islands: Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Ley, both of which are part of the spectacular National Park Phi Phi Hat Nopparat Thara known for steep chalk cliffs that run certain coasts of both islands. Phi Phi Ley, the smaller of the two islands, is still today uninhabited. So you can go there as part of a one-day visit, especially to visit beautiful underwater caves.Koh Lanta

Koh Lanta archipelago consisting of 52 islands. It was difficult not to mention Koh Lanta as one of its islands became famous sequel to reality TV the same name. Apart from that, the islands of Ko Lanta, like all the islands of this region of the world, a paradise. The smaller islands of the archipelago are mostly uninhabited, while others are home to many fishing villages but the largest of the islands, Ko Lanta Yai, in recent years attracted developers who build gradually luxury hotels .








Northern Thailand: Chiang MaiThe north of the country resembles a crown of green mountains that relies peacefully on the head of Thailand. Many tribes - legacy of waves of immigration from China many centuries ago - speaking their own language and have their own traditions still live in these hills. The nature lovers will not believe their eyes: everything is beautiful, lush forests, plains, hills and colors ... Enjoy!The city of Chiang Mai (the second largest in the country) is a favorite destination for backpackers in this region of northern Thailand. City "cool" brainy and refined it contrasts with Bangkok for example in the sense that it has not been subjected to mass tourism that involves kitsch souvenir shops, bars and Western crowds neon t-shirts (you'll find finally still a Starbucks!).

The old city of Chiang Mai is known as "the rose of the north" and is the ideal destination for those of you who are thirsty for culture: you will find many stores, as well as language courses, cooking and massage Thai. The city, the former imperial city, replete with sumptuous temples and is surrounded by a moat and a long wall 700 years old then built to defend the city from the invading Burmese.The most famous temple in the city is Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, located on a hill in the heights of the city. In the region, the incredible temple of Wat Phra That Lampang Luang (near the town of Lampang), built in the 13th century, attracting many visitors.

Northern region is a great destination for all nature lovers and lovers of climbing, hiking, biking, kayaking and elephant rides. You can also go for many walks in the footsteps of tribes that live in these mountains. National Park Doi Inthanon is organized around the mountain of the same name, which happens to be the highest in Thailand. You can stay in the park and enjoy its exceptional nature and many activities! For your accommodation, remember that hostels in Chiang Mai offer beds from 4.50 Euros per night!