Typically, tourists in Thailand arrive in the capital Bangkok. This is today a modern city in which everything is done for a comfortable stay. Luxury hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, museums and a huge number of ancient temples and other attractions of the east. Some of the tourists remain here, and someone goes to Pattaya, where they are waiting for all sorts of entertainment in a relaxed style.
Thousands of foreigners gaze at these wonders from the snuffbox: wild Thai fighting, riding on elephants, the views of Thai tamers, exotic attractions, erotic and more tricks on perverted Walking Street. In Bangkok, there are more than 400 temples. The most attractive places are the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Temple of the Dawn and the Wat Po complex. Those who love fine art are offered excursions to the museum, there are unusual masterpieces of sculpture and Asian painting.
Also in Bangkok is the world’s largest Buddha – 127 meters, iridescent in the sun. Bangkok is famous for the longest street in Asia – Sukhumvit, the busiest street of the capital, which, in fact, does not end in the city itself, but continues from Bangkok to Pattaya and to Cambodia itself.
Thirty kilometers south of Bangkok, there is a floating market in Bang Nam Pueng. It only works on weekends from 8:00 to 14:00. In this market you can buy a variety of products, exotic products, flowers, Thai incense, fruit and products made by hand. But the whole essence and the main attraction of the market are the merchants themselves, who deftly move between the rows on their boats.
And a hundred and thirty kilometers away is the famous river “Kwai”. A bridge of prisoners of war “Death Road” was built over it even during the Second World War. Nearby is the famous center “Rose Garden” – one of the best. Nearby is an elephant zoo and a reserve called Samphran. Not far from Bangkok in Samutprakarn, there is the largest crocodile farm, there are more than forty thousand of them, there is also a dinosaur museum and its own zoo. Another attraction is the prison under the name of “Bang Kwang.” Tourists rush there in search of thrills.
Smugglers in this prison are also for murder. Convicts are serving, as a rule, not less than twenty-five years. There are also citizens from Western countries.
Crazy rhythm and noisy nightlife is not enough for everyone, and especially impressionable people just want to relax after that. Such opportunities are there and not a few. This is a holiday on the islands of Thailand. This is where a completely different Thailand opens.
Of course, there are many islands in Thailand, but one of the most popular is Phuket Island. It is located in the southern part of the country; it is equal in area to Singapore. Phuket in translation means “mountain.” They called it for a reason, and it really looks like a mountain that rises straight from the sea. Phuket is the largest island in Thailand. The best time to visit is from November to April, and from May to October it is better not to go there because it rains at this time. On the island the most popular sport is diving.
After all, the sea is really beautiful and harbors a lot of undiscovered. It is unlikely that someone will stand, and do not try to plunge into the underwater world. Also here you can rent a boat or a yacht at any time and ride with the wind, or you can go fishing on a boat that is equipped specifically for fishing. There are many other water activities, such as canoeing, water skiing, windsurfing, snorkeling, parachutes, etc. ip And on the southeast coast there is a white sandy beach and washed by the warm waters of the Andaman Sea – this is just paradise. One of the most wonderful beaches of the world, as well as the best resort hotels.
Phuket preserves its natural environment and at the same time develops and improves the numerous variety of hotels. From the most expensive to the beach bungalows. Phuket Island is not far behind other cities and, There are many monuments of ancient architecture, made in the Chinese-Portuguese style. You can also visit the Aquarium of the National Marine Research Park – it contains a large number of marine inhabitants or a farm of sea pearls, where you can see how it is grown.
And one of the sights of Phuket is Khao Phra Thaco National Park, which still have not preserved their virgin nature of the jungle. Fanta Sea Amusement Park – Phuket’s highlight. It is created in an atmosphere of Thai culture and folklore.
Not far from Phuket, nine miles is Myton Island. There is crystal clear, clear water and a sandy beach stretching for two kilometers. The perfect place to relax.
