Plan your Perfect Vacation in Thailand - a Quick Guide

Plan your Perfect Vacation in Thailand - a Quick Guide

by Asian Traveller

Thailand is a highly popular tourist destination with a steadily growing number of visitors. With the vast amount of sights to see in Thailand, and places to visit, one might quickly get confused. What is "better"? The south or the north? Which Treks should I do, or which is the "best" beach? Should I visit the temples, the national reserves, the waterfalls, and where is the best place for shopping? What is different between a Spa Treatment and a normal Thai Massage?
The answers depend on the person - one should try to define areas of interest first and then build a travel itinerary accordingly. This article gives a brief description of the highlights in Thailand to assist you in planning your perfect holiday. The full article can be found in Plan your Perfect Vacation in Thailand

Buddhism, Historical Sites and Exotic Cultures

The most visited sites in Thailand are probably the Royal Palace and the main Buddhist Temples. Ancient cities worth a visit are in Ayuthaya or Sukhothai. One should not miss the Hill Tribes villages in North Thailand in the Mae Hong Sorn province.

Treks, Nature and Wildlife - Visit North Thailand for Jungle

North of Thailand is the best area for Trekking and activities in Nature - Elephant ridingtreks, Mountain climbing Treks, and many water activities, such as Rafting and Canoeing. In Khao Yai in North East of Thailand one can discover wildlife in the country's biggest National Reserve. Most impressive Waterfalls and the famous River Kwai are in Kanchanaburi, west Thailand.

Shopping

Both the bargain hunter and the luxury shopper will have a great time in Bangkok. The huge weekend market offer a vast variety of goods - don't be ashamed to bargain, it's part of the fun! And then, the Modern shopping malls are an experience in itself, especially the recently completed Paragon.

Beaches

Those seeking to relax on a Tropical Beach will go to Krabi, Ko Phi Phi or Ko Lanta. Ko Samet and Ko Chang are two peaceful islands not too far from Bangkok. For more action, Ko Samui is a better choice - it is a special island that quickly evolved from a backpackers favorite to a 5 starts resorts beaches. Phuket, the biggest island in Thailand, offers both convenience, variety of activities and long, warm beaches. Pattaya, in east coast, is a beach front town with the best nightlife in Thailand, and some say the best in the world.