Every year the number of Russians who prefer to relax in the exotic resorts of Thailand is growing steadily. If in 2011 the resorts of Thailand were visited by about 140 thousand Russians, then in 2012 this figure increased to 192 thousand. What is it that attracts our compatriots to rest in a distant and unfamiliar country?
Thailand is an amazing country. Thailand has gained popularity among tourists from all over the world not only because of the magnificent seascapes, lush tropical vegetation, rich wildlife, exquisite Thai cuisine and amazing rituals and customs of the Thais. This is a country of stunning Buddhist temples, monuments of ancient culture. National parks, of which there are more than a hundred in Thailand, are rightfully considered her pride.
Of course, the bulk of tourists coming to the country are interested in the resorts of Thailand. Let's get acquainted with the most popular of them.
Perhaps the most visited resort of this hospitable country is Pattaya. Tourists from all over the world come here to enjoy the rich nightlife of this city. Pattaya is famous for its huge number ofvarious entertainment venues - nightclubs, restaurants, bars, discos, which, in addition to traditional entertainment, offer their visitors colorful and exciting shows.
There is a unique zoo in Pattaya where tigers feel very comfortable
and crocodiles, snakes and scorpions, as well as many other representatives of the Thai fauna. And in the Miniature Park you can see copies of many architectural wonders of the world - St. Basil's Cathedral or the Eiffel Tower.
Beach lovers should go to Phuket, which is famous for its well-groomed beaches with white sand. Lovers of water sports have a rest at this resort. Here you can visit diving schools, or rent water skis, scooters, yachts.
If almost all resorts in Thailand attract tourists with the opportunity to soak up the white sand and swim in the crystal clear water, then people come to Bangkok to get acquainted with the many sights of this country. There are more than four hundred Buddhist temples here. Most of all, tourists like to visit the Temple of the Golden Buddha and the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Young guests of Bangkok will be interested in a wonderful amusement park, which has many amazing rides and a small snowy town.
Those who like to relax in solitude, it is better to go to Koh Samui. On its territory there are many beaches with white sand and small bungalows that are built right onshore. It is on this island that the best SPA-salons and massage centers in Thailand are concentrated.
The best hotels in Thailand do not qualify according to the traditional 5-star system, so when you check into one of them, you need to ask in advance about the services that you can be provided with. The rating of the best hotels in the country is compiled on the basis of reviews and ratings of vacationers. When paying for services, only the currency of Thailand can be used, and you can pay for excursions in dollars or euros. Russian rubles can be exchanged for local currency, but at an extremely unfavorable rate.
Thai resorts are developing rapidly and already today they are worthy competition to many famous and popular resorts in the world.
