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The attractions of Thailand attract a huge number of tourists from all over the world. Beautiful parks and gardens, unique architecture, stunning sculptures of Buddha, magnificent palaces, interesting museums, ancient cities - a small list of things worth leaving your native borders and traveling for. And if you add to this a little exotic in the form of a visit to a crocodile farm or a floating market, then the trip is guaranteed to impress.

Bangkok, its temples and surroundings

Other attractions

Exotic Thailand simply cannot help but have exotic attractions. There are many of them - unusual, funny, frightening and alluring. In Pattaya, this is the famous walking street Walking Street, the Floating Market, the Elephant Village, various shows and cabarets, the main of which, of course, is the “Tiffany Show”. One of the most famous unusual attractions in Bangkok is the Snake Farm or Pasteur Institute. Every day there are performances here, during which employees demonstrate their skills in handling poisonous reptiles, confirming the danger of this procedure by squeezing out a certain amount of poison directly in front of the participants. On Samui, lovers of stronger spirits should definitely visit the local rum distillery, and in Phuket you can get very closely acquainted with the culture and tradition of the kingdom and its peoples in a colorful

Thailand is more than half a million square kilometers of land, three thousand kilometers of sea coastline, three hundred islands in the waters of the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, more than a hundred biosphere reserves, as well as stunning national architecture and countless historical and natural monuments.

Even a brief overview of all the existing sights of the Kingdom would require writing a book of average thickness, and a cursory examination of the places described in it would take months of life. Therefore, in this article only the most popular attractions in the country. Viewing them will give tourists aesthetic pleasure and enrich their knowledge about the culture and nature of Thailand.

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Popular tourist regions

Thailand is divided into 76 provinces. Each of them is interesting in its own way and has several natural and historical monuments or simply picturesque nature. Among these provinces are 8 regions that are especially popular with tourists: 2 of them are located off the coast of the Andaman Sea, 5 in the Gulf of Thailand and 1 in the north of the country.

Coast of the Andaman Sea

On its coast, next to each other, are two of the five most popular seaside resorts in the country: Phuket and Krabi.

Phuket Island

There are several here jungle and marine reserves and islands which are definitely worth it. In addition, this place is not only beautiful, but also very cheap. Holiday prices here are an order of magnitude lower than in popular Phuket.

All resort and tourist life in Krabi is concentrated not in the provincial capital - Krabi town, but in several coastal villages and islands: Ao Nang, Phi Phi, etc.

• some of the most beautiful beaches in Thailand - Ao Nang, Ao Phra Nang, Nam Mao and Railay West - one of the TOP 10 most beautiful beaches in the world;
• islands – Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, Poda, Chicken and “James Bond Island”;
• karst caves and grottoes along the coast;
• coral reefs in the sea nearby;
• several nature reserves in the area, including mangrove jungles, geothermal lakes, waterfalls and swimming pools;
• temples - “Tiger Cave” and “Temple of the Phalluses”.

Coast of the Gulf of Thailand

The main resorts and tourist regions of the Gulf of Thailand are Pattaya, Hua Hin and Koh Samui. Stands apart from these places Bangkok, which is also located by the sea, but is separated from it by a narrow strip of mangrove forests that make swimming impossible. There are no beaches within the city, so the capital of the country is not considered a seaside resort, but it is a very interesting place for tourism.

Pattaya

Pattaya is. The reason for its huge attendance is that this city is located just 140 km from Bangkok. Air tickets to the capital of Thailand are very cheap, so many tourists who want to save time and money on vacation first fly on an inexpensive flight to Bangkok, and from there travel by bus or taxi to the resort closest to the capital.

This place cannot boast of the cleanliness of its streets and beaches, as well as its beautiful natural attractions. But the most unbridled and noisy parties in the whole country are held here, and the number of hotels and tourist service facilities exceeds all possible limits. Some tourists joke that you can walk across the roofs of Pattaya bars, nightclubs, restaurants and brothels from one end of the city to the other.

Infrastructure

• international airport – accepts charters from Russia and domestic flights from Bangkok;
• several bus stations (you can get to or from them directly to Bangkok airports - Suvarnubhumi or Don Mueang);
• countless entertainment and catering establishments .

• majestic – Big Buddha Hill and the Buddhist Temple of Truth;
• a village where elephants live and are trained;
• crocodile farms;
• tiger zoo and jungle zoo;
• Lan Island, where an elite resort for wealthy Bangkok residents and tourists is located;
• Street " red lanterns» Volkin Street is a kilometer of spontaneous market, brothels, go-go and travesty bars, cabarets and other dubious establishments.

Hua Hin

Which began to receive foreign tourists in the mid-19th century. The city is so beautiful that the royal family chose it as a place to build a summer residence. By the way, here is the highest level of safety for tourists. Due to the fact that the King is vacationing in the city in the summer, the city is overcrowded with police and military personnel who are very oppressive of crime.

Infrastructure

Resort and tourism infrastructure has existed here for a century and a half. Tourists will enjoy first-class recreation and service.

Main attractions

• summer royal palace;
• the waiting room for kings - a place to relax and wait for the train of the King and his retinue at the city railway station;
• floating markets on boats;
• 20-meter tall Buddha statue on the hill;
• a cave with a million bats (from there every day at 18:30 they fly out into the street in hundreds of thousands);
• Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park (one of the first nature reserves in the country).

Koh Samui

The Koh Samui archipelago includes three islands: , and Tau. Koh Samui is the largest among them (and the third largest in the country) and the most developed in terms of infrastructure. It is positioned as a place for family holidays, quiet relaxation and eco-tourism, which is facilitated by magnificent nature and an abundance of beaches with coral sand.

Those who crave parties on Koh Samui have little to do, but they can take a ferry ride to the neighboring island of Koh Phangan, where monthly events are held “Fool moon party” with thousands of people.

Infrastructure

• airport (unfortunately, it accepts flights from only one airline, Bangkok Airways);
• rich hotel stock;
• two water parks;
• hundreds of catering establishments;
• water sports schools.

Main attractions

• 80 islands around Samui, which can be seen on a boat tour;
• a national marine park with relict jungle, mountains and a coral reef;
• natural monument “grandmother and grandfather” - rocks very similar to a phallus.

Bangkok

The capital of the country and a huge Asian metropolis with an unusually contrasting life. , is a chaotic jumble of skyscrapers, slums, wide avenues with fashionable boutiques and shops and cramped streets of historical quarters. In multi-level pedestrian crossings, traffic intersections and branched canals, it is very easy to get confused even with a map.

Housing here is much more expensive than in other cities of the country. However, among the expensive hotels there are also budget hostels or mini-hotels at an affordable price.

Infrastructure

On par with the best world capitals. There is everything here, and even more.

Main attractions

• large royal palace;
• the Buddhist temple Wat Arun with a 79-meter stone pagoda and surrounding towers;
• Temple of the Emerald Buddha;
• 304-meter skyscraper “Bayok 2” with an observation deck;
• Safari Park;
• floating markets;
• slums on the water;
• Lumpini Park;
• red light street - Soi Kowboy.

North of Thailand

The northern part of the Kingdom has not yet been fully developed by tourists, although it is a very interesting place. Here, among the dense tropical forests and numerous mangrove rivers, the Thai people and their culture originated.

Main attractions

• - city and official capital of the north. In and around it there are more than 270 Buddhist temples, in particular the Phra Satang-Man Temple - 2000 years ago;
• "Golden Triangle" - wooded and mountainous area on the border with Bima and Laos. It is full of historical villages, towns and temples with thousands of years of history;
• villages of the Thai Karen people - whose women lengthen their necks with copper rings.

National parks and reserves

There are 120 national reserves in Thailand: 99 – mountain and forest, 21 – sea or mixed. Let's look at the most famous of them.

Khao Yai or Khao Yai

Khao Yai National Park is located in the province Nakhon Ratchasim. The largest natural park in Southeast Asia, it is among the TOP 5 largest nature reserves in the world, and on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Here you can look at the relict jungle and wild animals.

Erawan

Located in the province Kanchanaburi. The most visited natural park in the country after Khao Yai. Main attractions: River Kwai and a cascade of seven waterfalls.

Namtok Phlyo (Plyo)

Located in the province Chanthaburi. The main attraction: tropical mangrove rivers with waterfalls, where many rare herbivorous carp live.

Khao Kitchakut

Located in the province Chanthaburi. A small reserve with dense jungle and mountains, along which several trekking routes have been laid. Attractions: a cascading waterfall of 13 levels, as well as the sacred 1 km Mount Prabat, which is a place of power.

Namtok Ngao

Located in the province Ranong. This park is notable for its large number of thermal springs with hot mineral waters. Many of them allow swimming.

Khao Sok

Located next to Phuket. Here tourists will find magnificent mountains and a mangrove forest with numerous rivers along which you can raft.

Khao Phanom Bencha

Located in the province Krabi. It is a small relict forest with a mountain range. There are caves, waterfalls, thermal springs and trekking routes.

Laem Son

Located at the junction of Ranong and Phang Khga provinces. A marine park whose territory covers a mangrove forest, a coastline with wild beaches, coral reefs and several dozen small islands in the sea. The waters are home to a large number of rare marine life.

Famous sculptures

The national sculpture of Thailand cannot be called diverse, since the overwhelming majority of sculptures (about 95%) are created for religious purposes. As a rule, this is an image of local gods, mythical animals and creatures, as well as thousands of monuments dedicated to Buddha from all possible materials, in different sizes, shapes and poses. We will consider them.

Kao Chi Chan

An image of Buddha sitting in the lotus position, which is made of a thin 1300 cm gold ribbon in the rock. Located in Pattaya.

Wat Mahathat

A huge stone head of Buddha, which was pushed out by tree roots on the site of the ancient city of Ayutthaya ( close to Bangkok).

Wat Pho

40-meter reclining Buddha statue, 10 meters high. Looks very impressive ( Bangkok city center).

Wat Sri Chum

The statue was created in 1300, 10 meters high and wide, which is located in the ancient city Sukhothai.

Wat Muang

A giant 90-meter statue, 60 meters wide. Located in the monastery of the city Ang Thong. It is the tallest statue in Thailand.

Places of power

Buddhists and representatives of some dharmic religions claim that strong positive energy is concentrated and accumulated in places of power, which allows you to perform religious rituals in a high-quality manner, cleanse your mind and soul of negative emotions and simply gain mental strength. There are several such places in Thailand.

Wat Bhupharam

Monastery in Chiang Mai. The footprint of the Buddha is kept here.

Phi Phi and Phi Phi Le islands

They are located in the Andaman Sea, between the island of Phuket and the coast of Krabi province. It is believed that these islands are located in one of the main “acupuncture” points of the planet. By the way, scenes for the film “The Beach” with Leonardo DiCaprio were filmed here.

Holy Mountain Khao Kitchakut

Located in the park of the same name in the northeast of the country.

Ayutthaya

Ancient capital of the Kingdom of Siam. It is famous for its numerous Buddhist temples and architectural monuments of antiquity. It is believed that this city was built on a place of power.

Palaces

From ancient times to this day, Thailand has maintained a monarchical system. During its existence, the royal family was many residences have been built in different regions of the country.

Grand Palace

A huge palace complex surrounded by a wall, which formerly served as the main royal residence in Bangkok. A sort of Thai Kremlin, only with pagodas and gilding. Its construction began in the mid-18th century and continued for half a century.

At the moment, the King and his family do not live there, so the Grand Palace has received the status of a museum. On its territory is the famous Temple of the Emerald Buddha.

Sky Palace Vinmanek

The Vinmanek palace complex was built entirely from teak wood at the beginning of the 20th century, which is why its second name is Wooden palace. The king who built it was a great admirer of Western architecture and personally participated in the development of the design of the building, as a result of which it received a unique design that combines constructivism, Western palace style, neoclassicism and elements of traditional Thai architecture. In the last century, it served as the main royal residence in Bangkok, after moving from the Grand Palace. For now Vinmanek has the status of a museum.

Bang Pa In

This palace is located in Ayutthaya, the former capital of the Kingdom of Siam. He built partly on water in the 17th century. In the past, it was destroyed by fire, after which it was restored again, but as a summer residence and a place for receiving foreign delegations.

Phu Ping

Bhubing Palac was built in 1961 in the capital of the north – Chiang Mai. It is the current winter residence of the King. The main attraction is the botanical garden with an ornitarium and insectarium operating at the palace.

Sanam Chandra

It is located in the province Nakhon Pathom. This building, like the Heavenly Palace, was built by the same king - a lover of Western architecture. Therefore, it mixed different styles, mainly French and English - adapted to the national architecture of Thailand. Outwardly it looks like a small European castle that somehow miraculously ended up in the tropics.

REFERENCE! At travel agencies, museums and palaces in Bangkok you can buy a comprehensive ticket to visit all the capital's palaces and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.

Museum of Death

Bangkok National Museum

Ethnological, local history and general history museum of Thailand. It is one of the largest in Asia in terms of quantity and richness of content. There are 16 exhibitions inside.

Museum of Contemporary Art in Bangkok

A modern building with amazing and avant-garde exhibitions that are designed to change people's perception of art.

Ancient city

Open-air museum ( Muang Boran), which is located very close to Bangkok, in a place called Samut Prakan. It represents excavations and reconstruction of an ancient Thai city of past millennia.

Jessada Car Museum

More than 500 car models of all times and peoples, collected under one roof in Bangkok.

Siam Ocean World

Giant aquarium in Bangkok for 10,000 sq. m., where more than 30,000 species of marine animals live. It is divided into 7 zones. It is the first largest aquarium in Southeast Asia and one of the largest in the world.

Museum of Buddhist Art

Located in Pattaya. Represents a collection of several hundred Buddha statues, as well as various religious objects.

Sea Shell Museum

Museum in Phuket, where an impressive collection of sea shells– from millions of years old fossils to modern species.

What can a tourist see on his own?

• Grand Palace in Bangkok;
• the ancient city of Ayuthaya - the former capital of Siam, abandoned and plundered in the 18th century after the invasion of the Burmese army;
• Wat Pho temple in Bangkok is famous for the 46-meter statue of Buddha in nirvana. The statue is entirely covered with gilding;
• Walking Street in Pattaya is a street of vice and debauchery;
• Tiffany's Cabaret in Pattaya - a pompous and vibrant show of dancing transvestites that attracts thousands of spectators;
• Nong Chuch Tropical Garden - a wonderful tropical arboretum with hundreds of species of Asian jungle plants;
• James Bond Island in Phuket – where the main villain of the film “The Man with the Golden Gun” lived;
• the Fanta Sea show in Phuket is a Thai Disneyland, only with elephants, illusionists and local flavor.

It’s better here with a tour

• excursion along the canals of Bangkok by boat. An overview of floating markets, slums, skyscrapers and city life as such, from the inside;
• excursion to the islands of the Andaman Sea in the provinces of Krabi and Phuket. 1-2 day excursion visiting the islands: Phi Phi, Ko Poda, Ko Chicken, James Bond, Railay Peninsula and a number of uninhabited islands;
• excursion to an elephant farm in Krabi - riding elephants through the jungle, elephant show, overnight in a campsite or bungalow in the middle of a tropical reserve;
• half-day jeep safari through the jungle and beaches of Samui;
• tour to the crocodile farm in Samui and reptile show;
• excursion along the Kwan River from Pattaya. The route passes through the jungle of the Erwan National Park.

- these are the most interesting and beautiful places, distinguished by their unique nature, picturesque views or unique architecture, which tourists from all over the world come to see. Unlike neighboring unexplored Thailand, popular attractions are located throughout the country and in all regions - from Bangkok and beach resorts such as Phuket and Krabi, to the mysterious and authentic north of the country, inhabited by hill tribes, and in its cultural the capital Chiang Mai, and in the completely unexplored east in Isan.

Sights of Thailand

Since I’ve been to Thailand so many times that I’m even tired of counting, and in total I lived in Thailand for more than two years and independently visited almost all the sights of the land of smiles - temples, markets, historical and national parks, beaches and forests, mountains, caves and waterfalls - then I have something to tell you. Thailand is just a treasure trove of impressions and I hope you will love this country as much as I do.

In this article, I will first share my top 5 most interesting attractions in Thailand, and then briefly, with descriptions and photos, I will show all the best places in Thailand that are worth seeing during your vacation. And of course, I’ll show you a map of Thailand’s attractions to make it easier to understand where they are.

As is known, Thailand— the country is quite large and diverse. Unlike not very large, Thailand can be divided into several large regions, which more or less coincide with the location of tourist attractions that are interesting to a wide range of tourists from around the world (see the diagram).

I will list the main regions of Thailand:

• Firstly, this Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and the city where most tourists first fly, starting their acquaintance with the country and its attractions there.
• Secondly, sea ​​resorts in thailand, where guests from Russia usually come for the first time. Therefore, for them, Thailand is primarily its beaches. It is important to understand that Thailand is not islands like, but part of the mainland in Southeast Asia. Therefore, Thailand has several coasts:
  • Western coast of the Gulf of Thailand where there are resorts like the island Samui, Phangan, Koh Tao, Hua Hin, Cha-Am, Chumpon and many others.
  • Eastern coast of the Gulf of Thailand- this is a well-known resort Pattaya, islands of Koh Chang, Koh Samet and others.
  • Andaman coast in the Indian Ocean, where the famous island is located Phuket, resorts Krabi, including Phi Phi, Phang Nga, Khao Lak and the islands of Similan and Surin.
• The next most popular region of the Kingdom is northern Thailand. It is usually customary to separate two northern directions: with a center in cities Chiang Mai And Chiang Rai, but I'll combine them into one.
• Central Plains also traditionally divided into northern and southern. I will also tell you about their attractions, because they are united by the historical past of Thailand: this is where the historical parks are located Ayutthaya, Lopburi, Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai and Kampaeng Pet. And also the region of the central plains traditionally includes one of the most interesting tourist provinces called Kanchanaburi- unique in its nature and participation in events not so long ago - the Second World War.
• Northeast(or Isan) is a region on the border with Laos and Cambodia, which is considered the least visited region of Thailand. It is distinguished by the special mentality of the inhabitants of the Mekong River Valley and the fact that some of the Khmer temples, such as, are located there.
• Far south- This is another region of Thailand where tourists rarely visit and where the country's Muslim population is concentrated. It is also interesting for its attractions, and there is also the curious historical city of Nakhon Si Thammarat and the largest lake.

I will now tell you in detail about all the regions of Thailand and their attractions. If you are just going on holiday to Thailand or are planning a trip by car around this country, then it will be extremely useful for you to use this guide to the sights of Thailand with the most complete practical information and a large number of photos, tips and recommendations. It will help you navigate the variety of popular tourist places and choose the most interesting ones for yourself. At the end of it, you can also see a map of all the attractions discussed in this article.

All links in my brief description of the attractions of Thailand are clickable. So if you want to study the attractions that interest you in more detail, then feel free to click on the title with the link and read the corresponding detailed article with useful information that we have collected during our numerous trips to Thailand and its attractions.

Recommendation: The best way to explore the city of Bangkok and its life is to take a boat ride along the main waterway - Chao Phraya River, as well as through numerous channels of the Thai capital (they are called Klongs), which will immediately give you an idea of ​​why this city was nicknamed the Venice of the East.

Bangkok markets are also an important attraction in this bustling Asian metropolis.

• All tourists are well aware of the famous Khao San Road, shown in many films, and its night market, which opens before sunset.
• It is impossible to imagine a visit to Bangkok without visiting the main Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, which is 60 km from the city.
• Also don't forget to go to the huge Chatuchak market, which is located in the northeast of Bangkok, and where you can buy almost everything.

Shopping in Bangkok will be of interest to literally all people who come to the capital of Thailand:

• Most tourists are more interested in the modern look of Bangkok, so they choose large shopping centers with boutiques and shopping malls in the Siam region for shopping. So a trip to Bangkok can be a good reason to buy a new iPhone and update your other gadgets, or replenish your wardrobe with clothes from famous brands, as in.
• And in order to plunge into the atmosphere of old Bangkok, go shopping in the Rattanakosin district, where you can visit some of Thailand's most famous temples, plunge into the nightlife of discos and bars, or visit the main backpacker street - Khao San Road.

It is also worth seeing Bangkok from a bird's eye view. To do this, go to the observation decks of the tallest hotel in Southeast Asia - Bayoke Sky. The tower of this hotel is an important landmark in Thailand.

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• Patong, Karon and Kata beaches
• Cape Promthep
• Phuket FantaSea
• Thai village
• Aquarium Marine Research Center

Phuket is Thailand's largest and most developed island resort and the most famous beach destination in all of Southeast Asia with its magnificent beaches, crystal clear sea water and endless nightlife.

Sights of Phuket- these are, first of all, its beautiful beaches, for the sake of which thousands of tourists from all over the world go there to relax. The main activity of tourists in Phuket is enjoying the sea with warm and clean water and a wonderful beach holiday.

The best beaches in Phuket- these are Patong, Karon and Kata. They are located on the west coast of the island.

• Patong Beach- this is the most famous, most depraved and noisy beach in Phuket. It is very long - as much as 3 km of beach. Most tourists who buy inexpensive tours come to relax on Patong Beach.
• Karon Beach is divided into two parts:
  1) Karon - long sandy beach with good hotels along the beach;
  2) Karon Noi is a very small but quite picturesque beach.
• Kata Beach is also geographically divided into two bays - Kata Yaai and Kata Noi (big and small Kata). They are much smaller than Patong and Karon, but prettier. Kata beaches in Phuket are protected by rocky headlands and are more suitable for families with children. There are good hotels there.

Kata Noi Beach in Phuket

What else to do and see in Phuket?

You can also visit Phuket pearl factory and the Khao Phra Teo forest, where it is located rehabilitation center for gibbons. And the best evening shows in Phuket take place in Phuket FantaSea. Some tourists even compare them with the best. And don't forget about the Big Buddha!

• Beaches of Koh Samui
• Waterfalls
• Big Buddha
• Developed infrastructure

Koh Samui(Koh Samui) is the largest island in the Gulf of Thailand (after Koh Chang), which is located 700 km from Bangkok. This is one of the most developed seaside resorts in Thailand, with many interesting attractions. There are many different hotels on Koh Samui to suit different tastes and budgets. There is also a ring road around the island of Koh Samui, connecting all its beaches and port.

As with any other beach resort in Thailand, the main attractions of Koh Samui are its beaches. And since beaches on Koh Samui quite a lot, and they are all very different in quality and location, I will briefly describe them:

Koh Samui is one of the attractions of a beach holiday in Thailand

What to see on Koh Samui:

• Na Muang Waterfalls And Hin Lat. They can be found in the center of Koh Samui (entrance from the west coast).
• The Big Buddha is a 12-meter tall statue of the Seated Buddha, which is located on the grounds of Wat Phra Yaai temple in the north of Koh Samui.
• Stones " Grandmother and grandfather"(Hin Ta and Hin Yaai) are rocks that depict the reproductive organs and are an interesting attraction and place of pilgrimage for both locals and tourists.
• Wat Plai Laem Temple famous for its beautiful statue of Buddha, and most importantly, for the lake in the middle of the temple. The reflection of temple buildings, palm trees and snow-white sand create a tropical and exotic atmosphere.
• Samui Aquarium and Zoo. Here you can look at exotic tropical animals and fish, as well as attend a performance of sea animals and see trained tigers.
• Buddha's Secret Garden is a rock garden among tropical greenery and waterfalls.
• Lad Ko observation deck offers panoramic sea views. It is located on Chaweng Beach.
• Mummified monk sits on a hill next to the highway from Nathon to Lamai.

• Phi Phi Islands
• Railay beaches
• Emerald Lake
• Pranang Beach

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• Ruins of Ayutthaya city
• Monkey City Lopburi
• Seven-cascade Erawan waterfall
• Death Road in Kanchanaburi
• Ancient temples of Sukhothai

The main attraction of the Central Plains of Thailand is, of course, the historical city, which was the capital of Thailand for 400 years. Not too far from Bangkok, Ayutthaya is located on an island surrounded by rivers. Personally, I was especially impressed by the temples of Wat Phra Si Sanpet and, of course, the majestic Wat Phra Mahatat. It is in Ayutthaya that you can see the head of Buddha among the roots of a large tree, which is so often published among photos of the sights of Thailand.

The ancient temples of Ayutthaya are a very popular attraction in Thailand.

A little north of Ayutthaya there is another remarkable historical city - Lopburi. In addition to the royal palaces (King Naraya's Palace, for example) and ancient ruins, they have gained fame as the “Monkey City”. The fact is that hundreds of wild monkeys actually roam around the city, and most of them are concentrated near historical monuments. So hurry up to take cool photos with monkeys near the ruins. But be careful: the monkeys in Lopburi are very spoiled and behave extremely arrogantly. They are also protected by law as a local landmark.

Not far from Bangkok, in the city of Nakhon Pathom, there is a gigantic stupa - the largest stupa in Thailand. The only thing comparable in scale to it is the one destroyed in Myanmar.

To the northwest of Bangkok, among the mountains lies, among the endless forests of which seven cascades with turquoise water are hidden and built during the Second World War under the leadership of the Japanese by captives from different countries (including Australia). With Erawan Falls, everything is simple: you can come to the entrance to the national park and trek to its top. I liked it there so much that I went to Erawan twice. But you can look at the railway in its different sections - on or next to it, which tells about the hard labor of captive Thais and Burmese.

In Erawan National Park, the main attraction is the 7-cascade waterfall (pictured)

Sukhothai Historical Park is another important attraction in Thailand that is worth seeing.

In the northern part of the Central Plains is another capital of the Thai state, the predecessor of Ayutthaya - and its satellite cities - and. These are completely restored cities with more than 40 temples, which I enjoyed exploring, because Thai art of the 13th-14th centuries was full of expression. Those who like to climb the ruins of ancient sights will definitely like it here!

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Si Satchanalai Historical Park

I advise the most curious travelers to definitely go to the city hidden behind the mountains near the Burmese border with its unique charm and Umpang - the unofficial trekking capital of Thailand. One of the highest and most beautiful waterfalls in Thailand, Ti Lo Su, is also located here. The scenic road leading to Uprang ends in this city, and further you can only go on foot (as in the USA)

• Khmer temples of Pimai and Phnom Rung
• Festivals of Elephants in Surin and Rocket Festivals in Yasoton
• Pu Kradung Plateau
• Lei Province
• Wat Pratat Panom Temple

Among the attractions of Thailand in the Mekong Valley, it is worth highlighting the most iconic Wat Phra That Panom temple in Nakhon Panom city. A golden, slender stupa in Laotian style stands on the banks of the Mekong and looks out onto neighboring Laos and the city.

To better experience the similarities between Eastern Thais and Laotians and understand their differences from other residents of Thailand, I advise you to go to. The large river, which serves as the border between the two states, brings people together. Having traveled by car or bus to various attractions, you can see a beautiful sunset and spend the night in the town of Chiang Khan, as we did.

Tour along the Mekong. Of course, we didn’t ride bikes, although that would have been a cool route!

• Wat Prathat Mahathat temple in Nakhon Si Thammarat
• The historic city of Songkhla and the largest lake
• Islands near Trang city
• Deserted beaches of Tarutao Park

And if you want a typical vacation in Thailand by the sea, but without huge crowds of tourists, then you should think about islands near Trang- These are the islands of Koh Muk, Koh Kradan and others. Even further south, almost on the border with Malaysia, is Turatao National Marine Park, with the best Thai beaches and the best diving. There are hotels on Ko Lipe and Ko Adang, and other islands can only be visited during the day.

What else to see in Thailand

In our articles on our website, we talk in some detail about a variety of attractions in Thailand, which we personally visited during numerous trips to this country. In them we share useful tips and recommendations that will be useful to independent travelers when planning their route or to those tourists who want to book an excursion or buy a ready-made tour.

Since tourism in Thailand is currently at its peak (as in), showing stable year-on-year growth in the number of people coming on vacation (mainly thanks to Chinese tourists), the country of a thousand smiles has a constantly improving tourism infrastructure, new roads and hotels are being built . And if earlier it was quite difficult to get to some of the attractions of Thailand, now it has become much easier.

Therefore, before traveling to Thailand, it would be a good idea to find out on our website the most up-to-date information about the places you want to visit in Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Krabi, Samui, Kanchanaburi, Chiang Mai or other interesting attractions, as well as where it is better to choose a hotel in Thailand, so that it is convenient to see them yourself. You can also ask a question you are interested in about all the attractions of Thailand in the comments to this article, and we will answer you to the best of our ability.

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Sights of Thailand on the map

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Legend on the map:

• Blue markers - attractions of Bangkok
• Blue - attractions of Phuket
• Turquoise - attractions of Krabi and the surrounding area
• Orange - sights of Koh Samui
• Yellow - Pattaya attractions
• Green - attractions of Chiang Mai and northern Thailand
• Purple - attractions of the central plains of Thailand
• Pink - sights of Isan (eastern Thailand)
• Red - attractions of the extreme south of Thailand

This concludes my review of the sights of Thailand. Have a nice holiday and pleasant impressions, dear readers!

This is where most of the tourist sites are concentrated.

Main attractions of Thailand resorts:

You can see all this and much more with your own eyes by purchasing a tour to the “land of smiles.” Photos of attractions will take their rightful place in your family archive. Choose according to your taste - there is always something to see in Thailand.

A visit to the million-year-old stones park, located not far from, will leave many vivid impressions. A collection of amazing creations of nature is collected on an area of ​​29 hectares. Here you can see stones of the most bizarre shapes, in which animals, birds and even people can be guessed, as well as fossilized tree trunks that are millions of years old.

Samui

Perhaps the most famous natural attraction is the Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks. Spicy creations of nature, reminiscent of male and female reproductive organs, are located on the beach.

In your free time, you can visit Buddhist temples. The Wat Khunaram temple with the sitting mummy of a monk is noteworthy - in 1973 he died during meditation and has remained intact to this day.

Like other Thai islands, it has its own Big Buddha. The gilded statue, 12 meters high, is located on top of a small hill from which an excellent panorama opens. On the way to the Big Buddha, stop by the painted temple of Wat Plai Laem. Nearby you can see a 30-meter tall smiling Buddha (Happy Buddha) and the 18-armed goddess of mercy Guan Yin.

Gourmets are advised to visit the fishing village near the beach - there is a large selection of cafes and restaurants overlooking the sea. Children can be taken to Paradise Park, a petting zoo where they can hold rabbits, pigeons, turtles and other animals.