Thailand Tourist Places Guide

The next article in this blog is of tourist places in Thailand, a most beautiful place for tourist, there is a lot of things for fun and you can enjoy your holidays in a good manner.

Thailand's islands and beaches are magical destinations for a fun filled holiday in the sun. While, ruins,temples and deserted cities are an indication of the ancient stature, the urban Bangkok is the polar opposite in terms of new-age entertainment, crowds, pollution, energy and cultural treasures The Kingdom of Thailand covers a total area of 517,000sq km with a population of 62 million people. It is a mix of the predominantly Thai, and then Malay, Mon, Phuan and Karen minorities. Buddhism is most widely practiced religion and Thai is spoken all over the country. Thailand has an efficient transport system and provides cheap accommodation. The Thais are a friendly and hospitable people who like extending their hospitality to strangers.



Major Tourist Destinations

Bangkok
Bangkok is one of Asia's most exciting cities, which offers a wide range of activities even though it is choked with traffic jams, pollution, annual floods and humid weather. The Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Traimit must be visited here. This latter is the Temple of the Golden Buddha, and houses the 3m tall, 5 1/2-tonne solid-gold Buddha image. Other tourist sights include the Wat Sai floating market in Thonburi, a boat trip through the city's extensive network of canals (klongs), the Saovabha Institute Snake Farm and the renowned Oriental Hotel.



Nakhon Pathom
Nakhon Pathom is regarded as the oldest city in Thailand and is host to the 127m, orange-tiled Phra Pathom Chedi, the tallest Buddhist monument in the world.



Ayuthaya
There are 16th-18th century temple ruins at Ayuthaya dating to the most flourishing period of Thai history have been declared a World Heritage Site. The magnificent ruins tell a tale of splendor and glory of the ancient kingdom.



Chiang Mai
Chinag Mai is Thailand's second-largest city and very traveler friendly. It is well known for its restaurants and guesthouses. Its evenings are cool and shopping at the central Night Bazaar is an exciting experience. Chiang Mai is a good base for mountain treks to visit the hill tribes that live in the surrounding area.



Ko Samui
This beautiful island off southeastern Thailand is covered with coconut plantations and circled by (call us clichéd but it's true) palm-fringed beaches. The most popular beaches are Hat Chaweng and Hat Lamai with swimming and snorkeling facilities.



Phuket
Also known as the 'Pearl of the South', Phuket is Thailand's largest island. Connected to the mainland by a bridge, it has retained a distinct culture. There are good beaches, tropical vegetation and a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere here. The main resorts include Patong, Karon and Kata with other beaches scattered all around the island.



Chachoengsao
Chachoengsao is home to one of the most sacred Buddha images in Thailand, the Phra Phuttha Sothon. The image is said to be associated with a famous monk with holy powers who supposedly predicted the exact moment of his death. Chachoengsao makes a great excursion to to experience provincial Thai life.

Tours To Dubai

This is the most easygoing city in the region with the most happening nightlife and offers copious opportunities for duty - free shopping. Most international of Gulf Cities, Dubai hosts world-class golf and tennis tournaments, horse racing, and desert rallies.

Dubai is something of Middle East meets Hong Kong, with a little Las Vegas thrown in for style; a cosmopolitan melting pot at the crossroads of time - and the quintessential home of sand, sea, sun and shopping.

Dubai is on the UAE's northern coast, approximately 125km (80mi) east of Abu Dhabi. The city is really two towns separated by Dubai Creek (Khor Dubai), an inlet of the Gulf. Deira lies to the north and Bur Dubai to the south. Both districts are packed with traditional architecture and bustling souks (markets), but the city center is in Deira.



The lower-key Dubai Summer Surprises is designed, along with cheap hotel rates, to attract tourists during the summer slump. Surprises include displays of traditional culture, cooking demonstrations, art shows and more raffle tickets.

If you attend any of Dubai's festivals, you may be lucky enough to see traditional dances like the fast-paced liwa or the Bedouin ayyalah performed. Most Bedouin crafts are practical as well as beautiful: Pots like the birnah and hibb are designed to keep milk cool, while the mehaffa, or hand fan, does the same for you.

The barjeel, a windtower (the Gulf's unique architectural form of non-electrical air-conditioning), directs the smallest breeze into the house; it's surprisingly effective air conditioning.