Friday 1 February 2013

Traveling Or Thailand Is A Beautiful Southeast Asian Country

By Alice N Lander


Thailand is one of the most beautiful and popular countries in the Southeast Asian region. It is usually the first port of call for those who are visiting Southeast Asia and has a wide variety of attractions for visitors. These include, stunning islands, beaches, culture, historical sites, trekking opportunities and amazing party places.

Bangkok is the most likely arrival point for those coming to Thailand. This vibrant city ha a lot to offer visitors and it is well worth getting away from the Koh San Road area of Banglamphu and spending time and other parts of the city. You will likely want to get out fairly soon though and head to one of the beautiful beaches on one of the islands.

For backpackers in Thailand it is pretty cheap to visit all the main places and the most popular beaches. For those on a shorter trip or holiday the choice is huge. If you are wanting visit an island, your best choice will likely be down to what you are wanting to do.

Families will be best suited to the beaches of Phucket, Koh Samui, Koh Pi Pi or Koh Lanta as these offer a higher level of accommodation options and better facilities. Party animals will love Koh Phangan for its party scene, especially during the full moon.

If you enjoy a reggae vibe with live music in the evenings and simple bungalow on the beach then Koh Chang may well be the perfect choice. Koh Tao island is especially good for diving and snorkeling and is considered the best island in Thailand in which to learn to scuba dive.

There are also beaches in Thailand that are on the mainland and are close to Bangkok, which are perfect if you do not want to travel too far south. These include the beaches of Pattaya and Hua Hin. Krabi is also on the mainland but it is further south, but boasts incredible beaches, the James Bond limestone karst and tremendous climbing.

Chiang Mai is Thailand cultural center. It is situated in the North of Thailand and is a beautiful city with many historical attractions for visitors including Lanna era temples. Not too far out of the city, on top of a hill is Wat Doi Suthep, which is a beautiful Buddhist temple complex with stunning views over Chiang Mai. The north region has many trekking opportunities too.

Chiang Mai is also a great place to learn more about Thai culture, and it is also possible to learn how to cook delicious an spicy Thai Food. Thailand has something for everyone. It also the ideal first stop on a backpacking trip around Southeast Asia, which may include Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, Bali, Sulawesi, Borneo and many other exciting destinations. Have a look on the internet for Asia holidays and check out the amazing deals that are on offer, before booking the holiday of a lifetime.




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