Best Places to Visit in Thailand

 Best Places to Visit in Thailand

best places to visit in Thailand

Besides being a very geographically diverse country, Thailand is also very famous for its cultural and historic heritage. It is one of the popular destinations and has one of the best places to visit that has many different interesting things to offer for its visitors. While visiting Thailand, a traveler can discover essentially everything, from lush tropical forests and mountain streams, exotic islands with beautiful sandy beaches, ancient shrines and historical temples to modern cities with one of the fastest developing economies in the world. Find out Best Places to Visit in Thailand during your travel.

Hua Hin

Hua Hin is renowned for its well-known Railway Hotel that was built in the colonial style almost 100 years ago. Among other well-known attractions here is Klai Kanwon Palace, constructed in 1926 as the king’s residence on the beach a few miles north.

Nakhon Ratchasima

Mostly known as “Korat” to the locals this historical place contains a lot of artifacts dating back to the times of the Khmer Kingdom. The place consists of several sites, each of them covering cultural aspects unique to the area. Korat is a perfect place to visit for the travelers seeking natural adventures. They will surely enjoy the green tropical forests, waterfalls and breathtaking mountain ranges. Archeological exhibits, featuring the history of the area, can be seen in excellent museums. Some of the best natural parks of Thailand are also located in the area. They include Prasat Hin Phimai and Khao Yai National park.

Ayutthaya City

Ayutthaya is the former capital of the Siamese empire. As the legacy of those times, it features many amazing historical temples. There are many ways to explore the place – you can simply walk around with a camera or even rent a bicycle.

Ranong

Ranong represents the narrowest part of the country where Thailand borders Myanmar. One of the most prominent attractions of this region is hot springs which got famouse for their therapeutic qualities.

Koh Chang

Koh Chang is the second biggest island in Thailand and is the home of the world-famous National Marin Park which is a true haven for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. Most of the island is covered with rainforest, which provides for some breathtaking scenery. Among other popular water activities that can be enjoyed on the island are kayaking and sailboarding.

Petchburi

Petchburi is the home to the Cha-am beach, a pine-lined beach which is one of the best in Thailand. It is also the site of the Maruekhathaiyawan Palace, a wooden beachside palace that used to serve as a summer residence for the Thai King back in the 1920s. A famous Huai Sai Wildlife center is also located in Petchburi.

Koh Samui

Koh Samui is located in the province of Surat Thani. It is a major tourist destination that is world famous for its magnificent beaches and bays. Nature here is mainly hills and coconut trees. Many of the best beaches in Thailand, and arguably in the world are located in Koh Samui, such as Hat Lamai, Hat Choen Mon, and Hat Chaweng. Among other interesting sights to explore in Koh Samui are beautiful waterfalls and Buddhist temples and monuments.

If you decide to visit these places during your Thailand vacation they will surely make your trip truly unforgettable and unique.

Elvina Mirsaitova
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