Joanna James
A holiday in Thailand is high on the list of many globe trotters and it is with quite a sound reason not only due to the exhilarating shopping experiences, the palaces of grandeur and the nightlife. This land of sun, fun and smiling faces has a lot more to offer to woo discerning travellers.
Home to some of the best beaches in the world, the warm and clear water, swaying palms and turquoise waters entice visitors to relax, savour the beautiful vistas and also explore the spectacular marine life beneath the water. Many visitors from Chiang Rai hotels love to spend time at these tropical beaches.
Most Thais love their food, and the visitors are no different as Thai food is so diverse yet delicious beckoning visitors to try out a new dish every day. Thai fried rice, green papaya salad, tom yum soup, fried noodles, and chicken in coconut soup are some of the fast-moving dishes enjoyed by locals and visitors among many dishes on offer. The food in Thailand offers value for money as experienced by visitors such as those at Anantara Golden Triangle.
With a large number of temples all over the country visiting temples is very much a part of a tourist's itinerary while in Thailand. They offer tranquillity and a sense of peace to both worshippers and visitors apart from the religious importance and features of the architecture. Enormous statues of the Lord Buddha hold a significant position at these temples. Temple of the Emerald Buddha, The white temple in Chiang Rai, the Temple of Dawn and the Temple of the Golden Mount are some of the famous temples among them.
Thailand provides an array of activities and trendy venues for those seeking excitement from dusk to dawn and this is a great attraction for visitors. Live music venues, clubs offering dance floors and a variety of beverages, signature cocktails and even late-night shopping and dining options add to the allure of night-outs in Thailand.
Celebrating the elephant as a symbol of good fortune and a sacred animal there are numerous elephant sanctuaries around Thailand. The practice of ethical sanctuaries is becoming popular. Visitors get to witness them close and interact with them in ways which are kind and unharmful to the elephants.
Street stalls, flea markets, massive niche shopping malls, wholesale markets, and walking streets are the most used by visitors to Thailand to find good bargains, especially in clothing, accessories, shoes, handbags etc. making Thailand a shopaholics paradise.
This is something you must not miss if you are a first-time traveller to Thailand. A foot rub after an exhaustive day of sightseeing, or a soothing neck massage to ease the strain and make you feel alive and well. There are many spas and parlours offering massages, select one to suit your requirements and come away rejuvenated.
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
