Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Traveling Or Thailand Is A Stunning Asian Country

By Simon L Router


Thailand is one the the most visited countries in the world by backpackers and holiday makers. It is usually the first country visited on a travel trip around Southeast Asia. There is something for everyone in Thailand. The country has world class dive sites, spectacular islands and beaches and an incredible cultural heritage.

The first port of call for the majority of visitors to Thailand is the wonderful city of Bangkok. Bangkok has much to offer visitors and is well worth staying in for a few days. It is easy to get away from the craziness of the Koh San Road and Banglamphu area. You can see the beautiful temples of Wat Arun and Wat Pho with its huge reclining Buddha. Sukhumvit has many fantastic bars and those who like to go clubbing will love the party scene in Thong Lo.

Backpackers can easily get around Thailand and enjoy most of the main attractions on a modest budget, including some of the more well known islands. If you are on a short holiday to Thailand and want to enjoy beach-life then the choice can be overwhelming. Which island to visit really depends of what you want to do and what your needs are.

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.

Those who like the hippy/reggae scene will enjoy Koh Chiang. Lonely beach on the island has live reggae each night and a beautiful beach. Koh Tao is probably the best and cheapest island in which to learn to scuba dive.

The beach on Thailand's mainland are also very popular. These include: Pataya, Hua Hin and Krabi. Pataya and Hua Hin are pretty close to Bangkok. Krabi is a little further south but offers fantastic scenery and awesome climbing activities. Krabi also has the famous limestone Karst known as James Bond Island, which juts out of the sea. It looks spectacular from the beach at Au Nang.

If you want to learn more about Thai culture then Chiang Mai is the place to go. This beautiful city has stunning Lanna temples, trekking opportunities into the hills and the spectacular Buddhist temple complex known as Wat Doi Suthep up on a nearby hill is a must see. Especially for the beautiful views out over the city.

Chiang Mai is consider to be the perfect place in which to learn about Thai Buddhism and cooking Thai food. You can also learn to speak Thai and enjoy a Buddhist retreat at Wat Doi Suthep. So Thailand has something for everyone, whether you want to party, go trekking or just relax you can be sure to enjoy the trip pf a lifetime. Thailand is often the first country visited by long term travelers in Southeast Asia, who will also enjoy Indonesia, Sulawesi, Bali, Laos, Myanmar and many other exciting destinations. Have a look on the internet at Asia holidays and book yourself the trip of your life.




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