Thailand is the most popular destination in Southeast Asia among Russian tourists. This mysterious country has everything to offer vacationers: magnificent white sand beaches, night discos, authentic cuisine, shopping and, of course, attractions, of which there are a lot. In general, they are divided into natural and architectural. Read more about the sights of Thailand below.
What is interesting about the capital of the country
Bangkok is a densely populated and noisy capital of the country, which at first shocks a tourist who is not familiar with Asia. The main attractions of the city for cultural travelers are palaces and temples. You can not miss the monument of architecture and culture of Bangkok, Wat Ratchanaddu. This temple complex is located in the Old City. In addition to visiting the complex, you can go to the amulets market located on its territory.
The majestic complex of the Royal Palace, built in the 18th century, is also interesting.
Here you can see almost a hundred pagodas, several buildings, ancient walls. Entrance to the complex will cost almost 900 rubles.
Other attractions in Bangkok
The city has a large number of architectural monuments: the Temple of Dawn, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Temple of the Golden Buddha, the Marble Temple. But you can look here not only at the majestic Asian culture.
What attractions are there for nature lovers in Thailand? Of course, this is Khao Yai National Park. It is one of the five largest nature reserves in the world. Here, on the territory of this jungle, a huge number of animals, birds, insects and plants live. Many of the inhabitants of the park are rare and listed in the Red Book.
The Dusit Zoo in Bangkok is also interesting. Animals in it are not separated from visitors by bars, they are separated only by ditches with water. This allows you to better see the animals and take good photos. Dusit Zoo is very popular with tourists with children.
Sights of Pattaya in Thailand
Pattaya is the noisiest and wildest resort in the country. The beaches here are less picturesque and clean than on the islands, but the hotels are cheaper. So, what to see in Pattaya?
Tourists are very fond of visiting "Mini Siam" - these are the sights of Thailand and the whole world in miniature. A ticket to the park costs about 500 rubles for an adult and 250 rubles for a child.
For tourists traveling without children, the Tiffany Show will be interesting - the most famous transvestite show in the world. The performances are very spectacular, colorful and held at a high level. A ticket here will cost about 1200-1400 rubles.
Being in Pattaya, visit the wonderful reserve - the village of elephants. 30 elephants live here, with whom you can contact. Some of them are participating in an interesting show. And the most desperate traveler can decide on an extreme elephant massage! The tour costs a little more than 2 thousand rubles.
Pattaya Markets
Many markets in Pattaya can be attributed to the attractions of Thailand, as each of them has its own characteristics and zest.
About the most interesting markets of the bustling resort below:
- The Pattaya Floating Market offers goods to visitors directly from the houses in the water or boats. They mainly sell seafood and fruits, as well as souvenirs and clothes.
- Teprazit Night Market offers a variety of goods (mostly Chinese) at low prices. In addition to the flea market, there is also a food market where you can taste truly exotic snacks: fried locust or spider.
- You will find the fish market in the northern part of Pattaya near the sea pier. All the freshest fish is brought here. Prices are low and the range is huge.
- The fruit market on 2 road is famous for the lowest prices in the city. In addition to the usual bananas and pineapples, get rambutan, lychee, mango and durian.
Sights of Koh Samui
Koh Samui is the exact opposite of Pattaya. Peace reigns hereand serenity. The main local attractions are the beaches, but there is also entertainment in addition to lying in the sun.
A visit to Paradise Park leaves the brightest impressions. Perched on top of a mountain, it is literally teeming with monkeys and parrots.
The Buddha's Magic Garden is a tropical forest, in which various statues of the deity are placed everywhere. By the way, this tour can also include a rum brewery, where tourists are shown the process of making a drink and are treated to it. Be sure to take a couple of bottles home as a souvenir.
Nature lovers and walkers should head to Hin Lad waterfall.
It is located 2 kilometers from Nathon. The trail leading to the natural wonder is well maintained and comfortable, and once you reach your destination, you can swim.
Thai Attractions: Phuket
Phuket is the pearl of the country, famous for the best beaches. What places should travelers visit when they arrive on the island?
The figure of Buddha in Thailand is not uncommon, because most of the inhabitants honor him as a deity. The Big Buddha on the island is visible from all its corners, because the height of the statue is 0.5 km. A snow-white god made of marble in the lotus position guards the temple. The best way to get to this attraction in Thailand is from Chalong.
Do you want to see the real Thailand with its way of life and traditions? Go to a Thai village. Tourists are entertained with national dances, Thai boxing, sword fights and circus shows with elephants.
If youfind yourself in the city of Thalang, visit the local museum. The exposition is dedicated to the island of Phuket and all of Thailand. Here you can see jewelry, costumes of Thais of the past, stone tools. Ticket price for an adult is about 200 rubles, for a child - about 90 rubles.
Farms in Phuket
Island farms are not the usual habitats for cows and chickens. Everything is much more exotic. Tourists on the island are invited to visit the Pearl Farm. The way here is overcome by boat and brightens up with a wonderful landscape and the stories of the guide. On the farm, you can see all the stages of the appearance of pearls and buy your favorite jewelry. In the village itself, you can see cockfights, kickboxing competitions and visit restaurants.
Thrill-seeking tourists have a direct route to the Phuket Snake Farm. Local trainers will put on an unforgettable show as they tease and evade attacks from giant pythons and cobras. Before the eyes of the audience, the artists squeeze out drops of poison from the snake glands, proving the danger of the undertaking. A ticket to the performance costs about a thousand rubles.
In addition to farms, the island is worth visiting the elephant sanctuary, orchid garden, botanical garden and Sirinat National Park.
The Mysterious North of Thailand
The northern part of the country is little developed by tourists, but in vain … After all, this is a wonderful land of waterfalls, temples, tropical forests and bright holidays. It was here that the whole Thai civilization began.
The sights of the north of Thailand are mainly located in Chiang Mai: there are about three hundred temples and monumentsculture. After seeing all this splendor, you can go on a long excursion "Golden Triangle".
People go to calm Chiang Rai mainly as a transit point for shipment to Burma or Myanmar. However, there are attractions here too. Visit the city's museums: hill tribe museum, golden bowl, Ho-Wattanatam-Nitat.
The many-sided Asian country attracts tourists from all over the world. The sights of Thailand (photo in the article) are focused on a variety of interests and age categories. Everyone will find their Thailand and remember it forever.
