At a distance of 70 kilometers from Bangkok there is a historical city Ayutaya. There are many Buddhist temple complexes located here, the largest of which are monasteries Wat Rachaburana and Wat On Phra Meru. In the very center of the city is located Wang Luang is a large palace where the royal family lived in the XIII century.

Since 1238, when there was a Khmer village in these places, the history of the ancient city of Sukhothai begins. The heyday of the city occurred in the XIII-XIV centuries, when Sukhothai was the capital of the kingdom of the same name. The main local attraction is the temple Wat Mahathat and a huge Buddha statue located in Wat Si-Chum.

This beautiful place became popular in the 1990s when the island The first tourists arrived in Koh Samui. Since then, the island's attendance has only been increasing, which is not surprising, because there are about 30 beaches for every taste. So, Chaweng Beach is perfect for a family holiday, and Lamai is perfect for surfers. Among other attractions Koh Samui – temple Wat Khunaram, Oceanarium, Big Buddha Statue and funny rock Grandma and Grandpa.

This is one of the most popular resorts Thailand, it is located in the Andaman Sea off the west coast of the country. In addition to relaxing on well-equipped beaches, tourists on Phuket Island are attracted by historical and cultural attractions, wonderful places for diving, world-class golf courses, as well as inexpensive shopping.

There is a bay to the northeast of Phuket Phang Nga, which is part of the national Park. More than 100 picturesque islands located in the bay attract many tourists from all over the world to these places. Here you can see mangrove forests, go canoeing on the bay, and also visit the village of Ko built on the water Panyi.

The small limestone island of Ko Tapu, located in the bay Phang Nga, almost every tourist tries to visit Thailand. This island gained its extraordinary popularity after the release of the film about the adventures of James Bond. A visit to Koh Tapu is usually included in a tour of Phang Nga Bay.

One of the most visited Thai attractions is the Royal Palace in Bangkok, also known as the Grand Palace. This vast complex of buildings is currently used by the royal family for ceremonies and state receptions.

A popular place in Bangkok is the Vimanmek Palace. It is the largest building in the world, built of teak wood without a single nail. Currently, the Vimanmek Palace has been turned into a museum, accessible to everyone. Photo and video shooting is prohibited inside, and to visit this place, you should wear closed clothes.

An extraordinarily beautiful White Temple, as it is also called Wat Rong Khun is located in the city of Chiang Rai in the north of the country. This structure was conceived by the artist Chalermchayu Kositpipat and implemented on his personal funds in 1997. The earthquake of 2014 severely destroyed Wat Rong Khun, and in order to reconstruct the building, restoration work was started in the temple.

The temple is located in the historical center of Bangkok. Inside Wat Phrakeu, as this place is called in Thai, houses a 66-centimeter Buddha statue carved in the XV century from the whole mineral "jadeite". Inside the temple is decorated with wall paintings, the windows and doors of the building are decorated with patterns, and the entrance is guarded by bronze lions.

The Temple of Truth is located on the shore of the Gulf of Thailand, surrounded by a park. Its height is 105 meters, construction was started in 1981 and is still ongoing. The Temple of Truth is made of wood and decorated with carved sculptures and ornaments. The idea of such a structure belongs to a Thai entrepreneur Leku Viriyapanu.

One of the most beautiful temples of the capital is the Temple of the Sunrise. Thais call it Wat Arun, and this place has gained fame thanks to its colorful 79-meter pagoda decorated with colorful porcelain and ceramic tiles. The date of construction of this impressive structure is not exactly known and dates back to the middle of the XIX century.

The world's largest golden statue can be seen in the temple Wat Traimit in the capital of the country. The golden Buddha, made presumably in the XIII century, weighs more than 5 tons. To ensure the safety of the statue during the troubled wartime in the XVIII century, the Buddha was covered with a layer of plaster. It was only in 1957 that it became known that the plaster statue, inconspicuous from the outside, was actually made of gold.

The Buddhist temple, located next to a Large Palace in the center of Bangkok, has a special meaning for Thais. It is here, in the temple of the reclining Buddha, that the General Chakri in 1782 proclaimed himself King Rama I. Wat Pho, as this place is called in Thai, was erected in the XII century, which makes the temple the oldest in Thailand. The 46-meter Buddha waiting for Nirvana is the main attraction Wat Pho.

In the south of Phuket Island there is one of the most popular local temples — Wat Chalong. The exact date of construction of this structure is unknown, and the first written mention of Wat Chalong dates back to 1837. In 1846, the temple received its royal status, but the main popularity of this place was brought by its abbot and physician Luang Pho Than.

In 1374 in the ancient The construction of the temple was started in Ayutthaya Wat Mahathat, and already in 1767, military operations almost completely destroyed this structure. Many Buddha statues of this temple were smashed or knocked to the ground. During the desolation Wat Mahathat one of the Buddha's heads was entwined with roots and in the process of growing the tree rose above the ground. Today, the Buddha's head, entwined with roots, is considered one of the symbols of the city Ayutthaya.

The railway bridge over the River Kwai was erected during World War II as part of the construction of a road between Thailand and Burma. All the work was carried out by the forces of prisoners of war, and many people died on this construction site. In 1944, the bridge was bombed, but subsequently three destroyed sections were restored. The popularity of the bridge on the River Kwai was brought by the Oscar-winning film of 1957.

One of the most popular places Thailand – a huge Bangkok market Chatuchak. Here you can buy national clothes, paintings, dishes, glass, ceramics, leather and metal products, as well as antiques, silks and even animals. Schedule a visit Chatuchaka is better in the morning, but valuables and large sums of money for security purposes would be good to leave in the hotel safe.

A picturesque and rather noisy place — a floating market in Pattaya. This type of trade is traditional for Thais, but it will be a novelty for tourists. Both sellers and buyers can make deals by sailing on boats. Pavilions with goods are located on stilts, and wooden decking is used as sidewalks.

In 1874, the National Museum of Bangkok was established, which is considered one of the richest museums in Southeast Asia. The three permanent exhibition galleries exhibit household items, jewelry, weapons and ceramics, as well as national musical instruments and even vehicles. The museum welcomes visitors from Wednesday to Sunday.

At the beginning of the XX century, King Rama VI issued a decree on the creation of the park. For Lumpini Park, as this place was later called, an area of 57 hectares was used, which is personally in the possession of the king. Now there are equipped places for tennis, treadmills, outdoor exercise equipment, playgrounds, a library, and from February to March in the park you can dance to the performance of a symphony orchestra.

In the heart Koh Samui away from the bustling tourist centers of the island is the Magical Garden of the Buddha. This quiet place for meditation and solitude began to be built in 1976 by a local resident, Nim Thongsuk. The garden is decorated with Buddhist sculptures and gazebos for relaxation. It is quite difficult to get to the Magical Garden of the Buddha on your own, so it is better for tourists to use the services of a guide to visit this place.

About 240 hectares are occupied by a tropical garden Nong Nooch, located near Pattaya. In 1980, the garden was opened to the public. There are special areas for orchids, cacti, butterflies, birds, aquatic plants, bonsai and even for flower pot installations. The pupils of the local elephant farm can dance, draw, play football, basketball and darts.

The most interesting thing that awaits the guests of the snake farm in Pattaya after the main tour is the tamer show. The snake trainer demonstrates to the visitors of the farm the complete obedience of his dangerous and poisonous pets. Also on the farm there is a shop where you can profitably buy products made of snake skin.

In the 70s of the XX century in Pattaya has created a private reserve for elephants, where old or sick animals were identified. The Elephant Village is located near the city center, and the entrance price varies depending on the program of the visit. Here you can watch an amazing show performed by elephants, feed them and ride, as well as watch the bathing and feeding of these huge animals.

Not far from the center Pattaya can be visited by a popular tourist entertainment place – a Park of million-year-old stones and a crocodile farm, which are located on the same territory. The beautiful landscape of the park is highly appreciated by lovers of beautiful photos. And on the farm you can feed the crocodiles or watch an exciting show with their participation.

One of the largest aquariums in Southeast Asia is located in the Siam Paragon Shopping Center in Bangkok. Seven zones of the aquarium will tell visitors about the most amazing inhabitants of the water expanses. Siam Ocean World offers a glass-bottomed boat ride around the aquarium, fish feeding or scuba diving accompanied by an instructor.

The complex of miniature attractions of the whole world was built in Pattaya in 1986. Two parts of the same park – Mini Siam and Mini Europe - are located near the city center. In one part of the park, the most significant attractions are presented Thailand, and in the second, tourists will be able to "visit" famous places in Africa, the USA, Russia, France and other countries.

The temple complex in the form of a sitting Buddha is one of the most notable attractions of Phuket. From almost anywhere on the island, you can see the statue of the Big Buddha, as the Thais themselves call this structure. Here you can not only visit the current temple, but also admire the beautiful panorama of the city spread out below.

In the south Thailand is a group of 51 islands, united in 1974 into the Tarutau National Marine Park. Once there was a prison on the islands, the inhabitants of which in the 1940s became violent sea pirates. Currently, Tarutau attracts nature lovers and scuba divers here.

The first national park created in the Kingdom Thailand . It was opened in 1962 in the north-east of the country and covers an area of more than 200 hectares. Tigers, bears, elephants, gibbons and wild pigs live here. For tourists, in addition to other entertainment, night safaris along Khao Yai are possible.

Since 1982, the islands of the Similan Archipelago have been declared the territory of a national park. This is one of the best places for scuba diving in the whole world. The best time to visit the Similan Islands is from January to April, when the dry part of the year lasts. The most convenient way to get to the park is by boat from the port Tap Lamu.

In the province Krabi is a peninsula separated by rocks from the rest of the land. Here are the Raleigh beaches, famous for their clean sand. These places are the best suited for a leisurely family vacation. The most popular beaches in this area are West Railey and Phra Nang. You can also go snorkeling or rock climbing here.

The area of the open zoo Khao Kheo is about 800 hectares and includes ponds, pastures, lawns and natural jungles. About 8 thousand animals live here, and visitors are transported by special electric vehicles so that tourists can comfortably get acquainted with all the inhabitants of the zoo. In Khao Kheo can buy special food and feed the animals.

At the end of World War II, American Jim Thompson came to Thailand, where he decided to engage in the production and supply of silk to America and Europe. Thanks to his company, the silk industry of the country began to revive. Jim's house today Thompson is a popular tourist destination. Here you can see a museum, a shop with samples of silk products and a collection of antiques.

This semi-enclosed sea of the Indian Ocean is relatively shallow, and the water temperature ranges from 26-29 degrees Celsius. Such natural data make it almost an ideal place to relax, especially in the dry and calm period from December to March. On the Andaman Sea there are such Thai resorts as Krabi, Phuket, Lanta and Phi Phi.

Not far from the mountain settlement Umpang is a very beautiful Thai waterfall Ti Lo Su, consisting of several cascades. Getting to the waterfall is quite difficult, but this does not stop those who want to see this picturesque place with their own eyes. During the rainy season, when Ti Lo Su is the most full-flowing, the route here is closed in order to guarantee the safety of tourists.

The seven-stage Erawan Waterfall is located in the west Thailand on the territory of the national Park of the same name. On the first two cascades Eravana picnics are often held, but it is forbidden to bring food and drinks above. A special route has been laid out to explore the waterfall, and several guest houses are waiting for tourists who want to spend the night in the national park.

One of the most famous places in Pattaya — Walking Street. It is located in the central district of the city and offers its guests a wide variety of night adventures: striptease shows, discos or sex performances in go-go bars. Woking Street is pretty safe, but it's still better not to bring large sums of money here.

In the northern part Pattaya has a theater building where one of the most famous cabaret transvestites performs. The first performances of the Tiffany Show took place back in the 1970s, and since then the popularity of this place has been growing all the time. Tickets for the daily evening performances of the Tiffany Show can be purchased at many hotels in the city.