THAILAND

Chiang Mai is a thriving hub for tourism and resorts. The Thai royal family's vacation residence, Phu Ping Palace, is close by. The city is well known for being a hub for Thai handicrafts. Nearby small villages have specialized crafts such lacquerware, ceramics, umbrellas, and silverwork and wood carving.

For those who enjoy temples, Chiang Rai Old City is the ideal location. The farther-off temples, meanwhile, are even more worth seeing. Not to be outdone is the ethereal Blue Temple (Wat Rong Seua Ten) and the darker Black House (Baan Dam Museum), which are also worth seeing. The White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) is reminiscent of heaven. Tea lovers can also find heaven in Chiang Rai. At Choui Fong Tea Plantation, indulge in delicious pastries and green tea; even if you're not a green tea drinker, you should definitely visit for the plantation scenery. Visit Singha Park for more breathtaking vistas and an understanding of the regional agriculture.

Thailand's eastern Gulf coast city of Pattaya is well-known for its beaches. Up until the 1960s, it was a sleepy fishing village; today, it's dotted with retail centers, resort hotels, condos rising to the sky, cabaret bars, and clubs open around the clock. Wat Phra Yai Temple, a hillside temple nearby, has an 18-meter-tall golden Buddha. There are several designer golf courses in the region, some of which include views of Pattaya Bay.

Hua Hin has a lot to offer: a gorgeous beach with fine sand, lots of seafood restaurants by the water, a bustling night market, lots of beach activities, and some fantastic inland activities, such golfing at some of Thailand's most well-known courses. Visitors can visit a high Buddhist temple with breathtaking views and enjoy horseback rides along the water at Takiab Bay, which is located just down the coast. There are a variety of lodging options available along the beach and on the roads that head away from the water, including some of the best spa retreats in the world and basic guesthouses to opulent resorts. Hua Hin, a beach community of 60,000 people, is easily reached by rail, bus, or automobile. It is a prime illustration of the friendly and hospitable Thai culture.

The majority of Thailand's animal species have protected habitats at Khao Yai National Park. Its food sources draw a variety of fascinating species that tourists can frequently see, including macaque, hornbills, wild elephants, gaurs, dholes, muntjacs (barking deer), sambar deer, and gibbons.

Popular resort town Kanchanaburi City is situated where the Khwae Noi and Khwae Yai Rivers converge to form the Mae Klong River. In addition to being picturesque and deserving of a visit in and of itself, it is widely used as a base of operations for touring the numerous historical, natural, and cultural landmarks in the surrounding region. Kanchanaburi is situated at the source of the Mae Klong River, where the Kwae Noi and Kwae Yai rivers meet. These magnificent bodies of water are what define the town..