Joanna James
Offering rich culture, beautiful beaches, and world-famous cuisine. Thailand is among the top travel destinations in the world. In the process of planning a visit there? Then here are some of the top-rated tourist attractions to consider including in your itinerary.
The largest island in Thailand, Phuket effortlessly draws in visitors from all corners of the world, intent on taking in its beautiful palm-fringed beaches. Plus, Phuket is renowned for its low travel costs! Top activities to do during your time in Phuket include island-hopping, checking out Phuket Old Town, snorkelling or scuba diving. Phuket also routinely attracts travellers and investors from around the world keen on settling down on this tropical island. Many a Phuket residence for sale such as Layan Residences by Anantara are great options to check out.
Offering a heady mix of modern sights, ancient attractions and a seductive big-city bustle, Thailand’s vibrant capital is nothing short of exhilarating! Must-visit historical attractions include the Grand Palace, Wat Arun, and Wat Pho. For shopping consider paying a visit to the Chatuchak Weekend Market. For those keen on more sophisticated retail options, malls such as Siam Paragon and CentralWorld will prove to be great options! Bangkok is also a great place to discover Thai Cuisine!
Located in northern Thailand, Chiang Mai is currently considered to be the best place to be visited in Thailand, Quiet and laid-back, Chiang Mai offers a rather welcome reprieve from the incessant commotion of Thailand’s capital – Bangkok. Here one will get to take in beautiful mountain ranges and historic temples such as the Wat Chedi Luang and the Wat Phra Singh. Don’t miss out on paying a visit to Chiang Mai’s popular night markets where visitors can sample delicious Thai food, shop for souvenirs, and watch street performances.
Popular for its beautiful beaches, Ko Phi Phi is best visited between November and April. Here visitors can enjoy a quintessential tropical getaway that includes a lively party scene, and relaxing spa experiences whilst enjoying fun and exhilarating activities such as island hopping, exciting water sports and much more. Another excellent activity to consider signing up for is taking an authentic Thai cooking class.
Located just 70 miles southeast of Chiang Mai, Lampang offers plenty of cultural attractions to discover. Here one will come across beautiful ornate temples, delicious Thai delicacies and much more. Top activities to do during your time there include visiting Chae Son National Park renowned for its natural hot springs, checking out the Dhanabadee Ceramic Museum and browsing for souvenirs along a winding thoroughfare – Kad Kong Ta which transforms into a lively street market over the weekends.
The oldest and most visited national park in the country, Khao Yai National Park also happens to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here visitors will come across majestic waterfalls, winding hiking trails and an abundance of wildlife.
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