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As a country with a climate and environment similar to Indonesia, Thailand is now one of the favorite destinations for Indonesian tourists to spend their vacations. There are so many Thai tourist attractions that offer a panoramic view of the mesmerizing natural beauty.
Starting from natural, cultural, to historical attractions can be found in Thailand. In addition to having a number of interesting tours to visit, Thai citizens are also known to be very friendly towards tourists.
No wonder, if Thailand is one of the countries that are crowded with foreign tourists. Want to know where are the tourist destinations in Thailand that must be visited? Check out more information in the article below.Attractions in ThailandIs illustration of Thai tourist attractions. Photo: Pixabay
Located in the middle of the Southeast Asian area, Thailand is directly adjacent to the countries of Myanmar (Burma), Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia. The country is inhabited by approximately 65 million inhabitants and is divided into 76 political provinces, and has Bangkok as its capital.
In general, the weather in Thailand is arguably hot and humid throughout the year, with air temperatures between 19 38°C.In most of mainland Thailand, the rainy season is common between May and November. Meanwhile, the climate on the coastlines of western and eastern Thailand is quite the opposite.
In recent years, Thailand has become the target of many tourists to travel, especially Indonesian tourists. The cost of meals to lodging that is not too expensive, as well as a shopping paradise for the fair sex make Thailand much attracted by Indonesian tourists.
For tourists who want to visit the country with the nickname the Land of White Elephants, here are some Recommendations for Thai tourism that must be visited, as quoted from the book Romancing Thailand by Uki Lukas: Illustration of Thai tourist attractions. Photo: Pixabay
Rattanakosin Old Town is an area rich in Thai history and culture. The area was first built by King Rama I in 1782 as the beginning of the seat of government in Bangkok.
If you want to spend your honeymoon in Bangkok, Rattanakosin is one of the must-visit places. There are several popular tourist points included in the Rattanakosin area, including the Grand Palace and The Temple of Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, National Museum, and many more.
If you like to venture into Chinatown, which is synonymous with traditional, dense impressions, and is filled with food stalls and shops in all directions, then Bangkok's Chinatown is a great place to explore.
Even so, travelers need to prepare themselves with a handful of detailed maps and a pair of fresh legs, as there is no other more effective way to explore Chinatown except by foot.3. The Suan Pakkad Place Museum
The museum, which was once the residence of the royal family, is a must-visit for museum enthusiasts. Unlike Jim Thompson House or the National Museum, Suan Pakkad, which is surrounded by green grass and lakes, is not too crowded with tourists.
This makes visitors more comfortable in seeing the collections in the museum one by one. The museum, which is formed from 8 traditional Thai houses, exhibits antiques, paintings, musical instruments, ceramics, bronze furniture of the Ban Chiang people, and so on.
Part of this collection is passed down through the generations to Prince and Princess Chumbot of Nagara Svarga.4. Rose Garden Riverside (Samparan Riverside)
This 75-hectare privately managed park area has been a favorite tourist destination since 1962. In this place, tourists can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Orchid Garden, walk down the river by boat, enjoy a spa, or just see traditional Thai dance performances and Thai Boxing.5. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Bangkok has several floating markets, but the most famous one is Damnoen Saduak. Although it is filled with tourists and sometimes also sellers who are a little pushy, this floating market is still able to provide the original atmosphere of a real floating market.
Damnoen Saduak is about 100 km southwest of Bangkok. When visiting the Rose Garden, it never hurts to visit this place too.
For the sake of convenience, it is recommended to come to Damnoen Saduak in the morning. The selling ship will be rarely seen when it enters the daytime. Illustration of Thai tourist attractions. Photo: Pixabay6. Madame Tussad Wax Museum
Madame Tussaud in Bangkok is a museum filled with candles of world figures and artists. This place will not disappoint those who want to take pictures with their favorite figures, such as Lady Gaga, Bruce Lee, Einstein, Mahatma Gandhi, Christiano Ronaldo, to Doraemon. Because, their wax statue is really similar to the original figure.
To know the collection of wax sculptures that are stopping by there, we must be diligent in looking at the official website. A wax statue of Rob Pattinson (who played Edward Cullen in the Twilight Saga), for example, was deposited in the museum for a limited time.
For those who like to see the underwater world, Siam Ocean World can be one of the tourist destinations that will not disappoint. Taking the location on the basement floor of a mall in Bangkok, the location is very convenient and easy to reach.
There tourists can see a variety of aquariums, including tunnel-shaped ones, where we can see a wide collection of fish and other sea creatures.
Within chiang mai's Old Town, which measures no more than 1.6 km x 1.6 km and is surrounded by moats, there are about 30 temples that stand majestically. The total number of temples in downtown Chiang Mai and its surroundings reaches 300 pieces.
The number of temples there can reach so much because in the past, kings and rich people had a habit of building a temple (temple), both to put the ashes of the ancestors and as a sign of gratitude to God.
Most temples in Chiang Mai have a typical Lanna decoration, which is in the form of a dragon-shaped roof or handrail. There is also a Burmese influence that is usually characterized by buildings resembling stupas or pagodas.9. Doi Ithanon National Park
Doi Ithanon is one of the must-visit places if we like to explore the hills and see the stars. Doi Ithanon is located about 60 km south of Chiang Mai Old Town and occupies an area of 482 km².
In this national park built in 1972 there is the highest peak of the entire Thai mainland which reaches 2,565 m above sea level. Winter falls in November-February, the air temperature in January can reach -8°C at night, but usually the climate is quite friendly with an average of 10-15°C throughout the year.
Koh Phi Phi or can also be called Phuket is one of the largest islands in the southern part of Thailand. This place is very popular with beach tourism which has unique natural contours in the form of lowlands surrounded by hills.
Tourist attractions that can be visited in this area are Patong Beach, Kata and Karon Beaches, Phuket Old Town, Phromthep Cape (Leam Jao), Wat Chalong, to Buddha Statues.
