Thailand Bangkok to Chiang Mai 5 Days
6 cities |
12 attraction(s) |
total distance 1106
km
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Day1: Bangkok
3 attraction(s) ·
2 km
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Built in 1782, this ornate royal palace complex now houses a museum & is open to visitors.
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On the grounds of the Grand Palace, this sacred temple is renowned for its Emerald Buddha.
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Khao San Road has always been a favorite place for backpackers. It is close to many tourist attractions, such as the Grand Palace, National Museum, and Art Galleries. There are numerous bars and unique shops where you can experience the local culture and buy souvenirs. Additionally, the famous Lumphini Night Market, Wholesale Souvenir Market, and open-air Beer Gardens are also located near Khao San Road. The annual Songkran Festival, known as the Water Festival, takes place here and is an important cultural event in Thailand. For budget travelers, almost all ATMs near Khao San Road accept UnionPay cards, and the withdrawal fees for debit cards are relatively low.
Day2: Kanchanaburi
3 attraction(s) ·
114 km
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The Bridge over the River Kwai is a railway bridge that is part of a 415-kilometer railway connecting Thailand and Myanmar. During World War II, it was constructed by 61,000 Allied prisoners of war and 200,000 Asian laborers under harsh conditions. The bridge was completed in 16 months, much shorter than the originally planned 6 years.
The construction of the railway was marked by the brutal treatment and exploitation of the workers, combined with the harsh climate and living conditions along the railway. As a result, an estimated 16,000 prisoners of war and nearly 100,000 laborers died from diseases, fatigue, and malnutrition. This railway became known as the "Death Railway."
The bridge was destroyed by Allied bombing near the end of the war, but was later rebuilt by the Thai government. Nowadays, the Bridge over the River Kwai consists of 11 steel beams with a total length of 300 meters and is still in use.
Visitors can take a stroll on the Bridge over the River Kwai and enjoy the scenic views of the river. They can also board a train heading towards the bridge from any railway station in Kanchanaburi Province, where they can experience the local culture and interact with the Thai people.
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This national park is one of the most beautiful attractions in Thailand, and its most popular feature is the stunning sight of seven waterfalls. The best time to visit is during the first two months of the rainy season or the dry season (autumn and winter), as the waterfalls and pools are in their prime. Visitors can admire the spectacular views in front of the cascading waterfalls and also explore two limestone caves within the park. The entire park is ideal for cycling tours, allowing tourists to get up close and personal with the scenery.
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During World War II, Japan built a railway to occupy Burma, connecting Bangkok, Thailand and Yangon, Myanmar. This railway became known as the Death Railway due to the extremely high death rate among the workers during its construction. The Japanese military recruited 12,000 men (known as the Fifth Railway Regiment) and captured 62,000 Allied soldiers (including 6,318 from the UK, 2,815 from Australia, 2,490 from the Netherlands, and others from the US and other countries). Before the war ended, 12,000 people died. Additionally, tens of thousands of Thai people, 180,000 Burmese (of which 40,000 died), 80,000 Malayan people (42,000 died), and 45,000 Indonesian people participated in the construction.
Day3: Phitsanulok > Sukhothai
2 attraction(s) ·
64 km
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Large 14th-century temple complex best known for its revered golden statue of the Buddha.
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Sukhothai Historical Park is a site recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Thailand's most famous world heritage sites. Over the centuries, the city lay abandoned in the lush jungle. Today, the Thai Fine Arts Department and UNESCO have collaborated to restore it as a park, with lawns and ponds creating a grand park landscape. The park is divided into the central area and four regions: East, West, South, and North. The central area is surrounded by city walls and there are over 90 ruins outside the walls. The main relics in the park include 40 temple buildings and four city gates, with four large ponds inside the walls. Visitors can explore the ancient ruins, admire the lotus flowers, and rent bicycles to tour outside the city walls. On the north side outside the ancient city walls, there is an information center built in the style of northern Thai architecture, where visitors can learn about the entire historical park through models and brochures. The distinctive feature of temple architecture in Sukhothai Historical Park is its classic lotus-shaped stupas. Despite its age, it has been preserved more intact compared to other sites. This is because the pillars of the Sukhothai temples were built of bricks, with only the roofs made of wood, whereas buildings from the later Ayutthaya period suffered damage.
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Day5: Chiang Mai
3 attraction(s) ·
10 km
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One of Thailand's important cultural heritages, the ancient city is in a square shape with a perimeter of approximately 1.5 kilometers, and the city walls and moat are well-preserved. Inside the ancient city, there are numerous traditional temples and pagodas, as well as unique hotels, guesthouses, cafes, and restaurants. There are many city gates in the ancient city, and the East Gate Tapae Gate is well-preserved.
Famous temples in the ancient city include Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh, and Wat Chiang Man, most of which can be visited for free, with only a 20 Baht entrance fee for foreigners at Wat Phra Singh.
The ancient city is also the location of the popular Sunday Night Market, which is held on the street near the East Gate Tapae Gate.
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Chiang Mai Zoo was established in 1974 and is located in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand. It was originally a privately owned zoo and became an official zoo on June 16, 1977. The zoo features a monorail and a 133-meter-long aquarium, allowing visitors to observe various animals in an excellent position and experience the animal culture of Thailand.
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