Joanna James
Thailand is all about its amazing beaches, happy people, street food, and shopping. But did you know there is more to this tropical paradise? And in this article, you will discover a few hidden attractions to explore in Thailand!
Lotus Lake is a gorgeous wetland covered in pretty pink lotus blossoms. Located in Tambon Chiang Haeo, this serene environ is certainly a place that outdoorsy tourists will fall in love with. You'll love the ambience and surroundings made up of swaying elephant grass, which part to reveal crystal clear pools of water, dotted with the pink blooms. And if you are the exploring kind, do keep in mind that as a world-class tourist destination, Thailand is home to major hotel chains offering comfy and luxurious accommodation in all popular hotspots around Thailand. Some like Minor Hotels retain an impressive portfolio of top hotel chains to choose from.
As for Lotus Lake, do take along the cameras and you can capture serene shots of village life. People wading around the waters collecting lotus roots and snails as cooking ingredients and rustic countryside's gentle breezes caressing your cheeks will make everything feel just perfect.
Head over to the Erawan National Park located in Tha Kradan and you can explore the lush Erawan cascades. Made up of seven waterfalls that cascade over terraces of limestone, the top tier of the waterfall is likened to the three-headed elephant from Thai mythology. With plenty of pools in which one can cool off, the waterfalls are lovely to visit. You can also go check out the caves located within the park such as Wang Bahdan, Mi, Phartat, and Rua. By the way, Hiking boots are recommended for visiting the park.
Bo Sang is a craft village in which you can see how those almost fairy-tale-like paper parasols of Thailand are made. Explore the village and you will see that just about everyone there is involved in making the umbrellas. Once done with your tour, head over to the gift shop and take back a few colourful umbrellas as gifts. By the way, if you are in Thailand in January, do visit Bo Sang and be a part of the Bo Sang Umbrella Festival.
The Temple of a Million Beers or Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew, located in Si Kaew, was constructed with 1.5 million used beer bottles. This project to eradicate pollution by popularising recycling was started by the temple's monks, who used 100 bottles to line one wall. However, things soon escalated, and beer bottles were lining the temples towers, walls, sleeping quarters, as well as washrooms!
If you love to dabble in the supernatural, do visit the Amulet Market of Thailand. Located in Bangkok, this market is easy to reach from your hotel in Thailand. Thousands of talismans to ward off the evil eye as well as trinkets for good luck and various other purposes are sold at this bazaar. The place is packed with locals, looking for amulets to bless their homes, charms for protection, talismans for a good harvest, and trinkets that bring good luck. Even if you are non-superstitious, make sure to explore the Amulet Market for a taste of local beliefs and the exotic culture.
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