Known for its fabulous food, ancient temples, beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, and much more, one could spend years exploring all that is Thailand. If you are thinking about making Thailand your next travel destination but don’t know what places to visit, you have come to the right spot. Below is a list of the best places to visit in Thailand that will help you pick the ideal location in the land of smiles.
Bangkok
Bangkok has attracted millions of visitors annually for decades, offering tourists an incredible experience of cultural tradition-meets-modernity. It’s got world-class food, stunning historical landmarks, and some of the best hospitality around the globe.
Phuket
Phuket is among the world’s finest beach destinations, with fine white sands, nodding palm trees, glittering seas and lively towns. It has something for a wide array of tastes and budgets, with hundreds of hotels to choose from, an eclectic choice of dining and plenty of partying options. Aside from visiting the fantastic attractions of Thailand’s biggest island, you can take an exhilarating speedboat trip to the many nearby tropical islands, including the famous Koh Phi Phi, or enjoy a serene cruise around the mystical Phang Nga Bay.
Phuket is blessed with more than 30 amazing beaches to choose from. Patong Beach, Kata, Karon and Kamala have always been the most popular, but the north of the island reveals some hidden gems for travelers searching for a more romantic atmosphere.
Chiang Mai
The once prosperous capital of the 700 years old Lanna Kingdom located in the northern part of Thailand, Chiang Mai ancient city with a perfect blend of the laid-back north, incredible mountains, and an array of historically rich architectures and activities waiting for you to explore.
Doi Inthanon
At 2,565 meters (8,415 ft),Doi Inthanon, located not too far from Chiang Mai, is the highest mountain in Thailand and it gets the kind of weather you don’t usually get in Thailand from the cooler-than-usual breeze of the mountains to sometimes even frost in the early morning during the wintertime, and it would be a shame to visit Northern Thailand and not go up this magnificent mountain.
Chiang Dao
Chiang Dao is just a 90-minute motorbike or easy bus journey from Chiang Mai, so it’s perfect for long day trips from there, or even better, spending a few days in the area to really explore the region. There are so many things to do in Chiang Dao – climb Thailand’s third highest peak, walk the numerous lush nature trails, take 500 steps through the jungle up to Wat Tham Pha Plong, navigate cave tunnels, relax in natural hot springs and cool down under a cascade of waterfalls.
Pai
Pai is a lovely, but contentious destination in northern Thailand. Yes, it’s packed with wheatgrass juice bars, veggie restaurants and little hip cafes, but for the wild backpackers there are some rowdy bars that proudly sell whiskey buckets.
If hill walks, unspoiled waterfalls, unguided trekking and general chilled vibes are your thing, get yourself to Pai, binge out in the town if you have to, then get out there and explore your surroundings!
Chiang Mai National Park
Grab your camera and binoculars because you’re heading to the highest point in Thailand. Doi Inthanon, the highest mountain in Thailand, rises 2,565 meters above sea level and is located in Chiang Mai in Doi Inthanon National Park. The park itself is covered with beautiful, lush rain, mixed, and pine forests, and it has many highlights for the nature lovers. Obviously the summit will reward you with some of the best views you’ll ever see, and you can also enjoy waterfalls, hiking trails, and two chedis. You’ll find several waterfalls throughout the park, most of them are easily accessible, and one even has a campsite. The nature trails and gardens remain a fan favorite, and the park is even growing in popularity with birdwatchers. The two chedis, Phra Mahathat Naphamethanidon and Naphapholphumisiri, were built by the Royal Thai Air Force to pay tribute to the 60th birthdays of the king and queen, and are gorgeous places to stop and take some photos. With everything Doi Inthanon has to offer, you’ll never want to come down off of this mountaintop.
Chiang Rai
If you’re into offbeat adventures, nature, great local food and culture, then Chiang Rai deserves at least a couple of days in your Thailand plans. Of course there are beautiful Buddhist temples to visit, but if you’re feeling templed-out, the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) will be a welcome shock to your system. It is by far the quirkiest, most unique temple in Thailand. Built in 1997 and designed in the style of a Buddhist temple, it is actually a privately owned work of art with contemporary and religious symbolism at every turn.
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