So no matter which part of the country you find yourself in, there have got to be temples, shrines, and pagodas for you to visit so you can better understand Buddhist culture. A temple's architecture is representative of the construction style of the era it was built in, and since most date back to the different dynasties, their architectural features are of significant importance.
Each province has its fair share of ancient temples, though the most unique and abundant ones are found in Bangkok. One of the most spectacular temple attractions is Bangkok's iconic Grand Palace. Thai people love festivals. Festivals take place all over the country and are frequently held in temple grounds.
Many festivals are planned according to the lunar calendar, so the exact dates vary each year. One of the most important Thai festivals is the Light Festival Loy Krathong held on the full moon night in November every year.
It is celebrated nationwide by releasing lotus shaped baskets, decorated with candles and flowers, into the rivers. Chiang Mai and Bangkok are the best places to celebrate this festival when visiting the country. Held in April, another culturally significant Thai festival is Songkran , during which a three-day, nationwide water fight takes place. It is the Thai New Year and serves as a symbol of renewal in Buddhism. Wild scenes of exuberance can be seen throughout the Kingdom, with people singing and dancing while being drenched from head to toe.
Thai food is delicious and diverse, differing greatly based on the location. Hot and sour dishes can be whipped up in seconds by street vendors, adding fresh lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, coconut milk, and galangal.
You can recognize these unique flavors that dominate Thai dishes immediately. Must-try dishes include Tom Yum Goong, a bright red, spicy shrimp soup prepared using lemongrass; Pad Thai, which consists of rice noodles, stir-fried with eggs, tofu, tamarind pulp, fish sauce, and seafood; and Som Tam, a salad originating in Laos, made by combining unripe papaya, palm sugar, hot chili sauce, savory fish sauce, and sour lime.
Learn more about 30 must-try dishes in Thailand. The price is quite affordable. There is luxury accommodation in Thailand that costs a fraction of the price spent on any standard commercial hotel in Europe or the US.
Even better: Stays at many luxury hotels usually feature traditional performances during dinner, world-class cuisine, pampering at the spa, and Thai cooking classes. So if you think that a trip to Thailand is out of your reach, think again. Some of the best hotels and restaurants are really quite inexpensive, and so is a lot of the entertainment. Thailand is a year-round destination.
The beaches are the most popular during the hot season, while the capital city of Bangkok, and the northern cities of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, are most popular during the monsoon season. Regardless of the season one visits Thailand, it's never cold and there's plenty of sunshine. Learn more about best time to visit Thailand. There are more than mammal species, including elephants, tigers, leopards, Malaysian sun bears, deer, and otters, as well as a variety of primate species including gibbons, monkeys, and macaques.
The country currently has national parks. Khao Sok National Park is perfect for birdwatchers, and for spotting some rare apes like the white-handed gibbon. A trip to Khao Yai will mix sightseeing and wildlife watching. Khao Yai National Park in central Thailand, located just kilometers from Bangkok, is home to tigers, wild boars, elephants, porcupines, and gibbons. A 1-day tour of the park includes hiking and safari drives, mixing wildlife watching and natural exploration. If you need a convincing reason to travel to Thailand, it should be its cuisine.
Considered one of the best in the world, travelling to Thailand and trying it is for sure a fest for the senses in and of itself. Our advice is to skip restaurants, as we know them, and let yourself be courted by the fascinating world of street food.
Here we can find different levels, from straight-up street food, served from a food cart, to stalls with tables on the side, local restaurants, or noodle bars at shopping centres. And they all have their own trade secrets. We recommend trying them all to experience the explosion of flavours, smells and colours of one of the best cuisines in the world. Landscapes in every possible shade of green. Temples sprinkled around valleys surrounded by statuesque mountains.
Cruises in bamboo rafts across rivers flanked by lush vegetation. These are just some things that are waiting for you in one of the most amazing countries you will ever have the chance to visit. Another big reason why many people travel to Thailand. Although not the main reason why people travel to Thailand, you should know that shopping sprees are usually an enticement for a lot of tourists. Small local shops, massive flea markets where you will find pretty much anything you are looking for Chatuchak in Bangkok is a great example of that , and the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, which is not only a guarantee for great shopping but for a beguiling scene, are just some of the shopping choices available in Thailand.
If there is something you should definitely try, on a daily basis if possible, is Thai massages. There is nothing more pleasant than putting an end to your day with a leg and foot rub after spending hour on hour walking.
Thailand is one of the most popular destinations for backpackers from all over the world. It's truly an amazing place. So why on earth would we tell you NOT to go there? Well, read on and find out if there's any sense to this gibberish at all Thailand has some of the best beaches in the world.
With so many stunning and beautiful beaches to choose from, how would you even know where to begin? Thailand has hundreds of islands both in the Gulf of Thailand and in the Andaman Sea. Surely, there must be something wrong with the price here. Accommodation, food, drinks, activities and sort of everything is beyond affordable. How can it possibly be so cheap? Not a fan of warm weather or year around sun? You might be alarmed to hear that the temperature never really goes below 20 degrees in Thailand, and that is considered cold by Thai standard!
The people in Thailand are incredibly friendly! In fact, they are so friendly and helpful, it just might be too much for us slightly more grumpy Europeans! Have you ever tried to climb in and out of a longtail boat? Consider yourself warned. Statement: "Thailand is boring and there is nothing to do.
Except of course diving or snorkelling, or shopping, or trekking, or volunteering, or sailing, or fitness camps, or whatever…. Why get a rabies vaccine, you might have wondered before you left.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market offers a major temptation there. You may well have had something called a Thai massage back home but nothing quite compares to one in Thailand. Using traditional techniques that involve stretching, postures and acupressure, the masseurs have you clicking and cracking in places you never knew could even crack. Sign me up for the newsletter! To be honest, the prices should probably be It's amazing too because it doesn't feel like a "cheap vacation" at all. Such a beautiful place.
It is isn't it? Thailand is a great place for a holiday. And yeah, once you've paid the airfare the rest of the trip is cheap is chips with food and accommodation. Thailand is indeed magical, a perfect place to have fun. Was there last year and can't wait to go again. And how beautifully you have described everything
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