Thailand Adventure: 10 Days of Culture and Nature
6 cities |
15 attraction(s) |
total distance 2310
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TIPS
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Day2
Day3-4
Day5-6
Day7-8
Day9-10
Day1: Bangkok
3 attraction(s) ·
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Built in 1782, this ornate royal palace complex now houses a museum & is open to visitors.
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The Emerald Buddha Temple, built in 1782 during the establishment of the Bangkok Dynasty in Thailand, is a historical site. King Rama I considered it a sacred religious site and held important ceremonies for the royal family, but there are no monks residing in the temple. It currently occupies a quarter of the Grand Palace's area, located in the northeast direction within the palace. The Emerald Buddha enshrined in the temple is carved from a whole piece of jade (emerald) and is approximately 66 cm tall and 48 cm wide. It is protected by glass and adorned with multiple layers of umbrella-like covers, with a high pedestal. The royal family personally changes the Buddha's attire three times a year as a sign of respect. In addition, there are four gold Buddha statues surrounding the Emerald Buddha, and the murals in the main hall depict the story of Buddha from birth to nirvana. The main hall has 40 square-shaped columns and 112 golden statues of birds with human bodies embedded in the cloister. The Emerald Buddha Temple features three main characteristics: pointed roof decorations, architectural embellishments, and mural paintings in the cloister. There are a total of 22 temples of various sizes, including the Emerald Buddha Hall, the New Heavenly Pavilion, the Bell Tower, the Scripture Hall, the Hall of Former Kings, the Relic Hall, the Le'Da'Na Great Stupa, the Scripture Library, the Pointed Roof Buddha Hall, and the Ashes Hall. The temple complex also boasts numerous towering pagodas, each with its own unique design and vibrant colors, creating a magnificent sight. In the surrounding area, almost all ATMs accept UnionPay cards for Thai Baht withdrawals. It is recommended that travelers use debit cards at ATMs to reduce transaction fees.
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Large landmark temple offering serene grounds with a giant reclining Buddha, historic art & statues.
Day2: Ayutthaya
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Buddhist temple with ruins, colorful shrines & a famed Buddha head surrounded by tree roots.
Day3-4: Chiang Mai
2 attraction(s) ·
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In addition to its gold stupa, pagodas & museum, this mountainside temple offers broad city views.
Day5-6: Chiang Rai
2 attraction(s) ·
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White Temple, designed and constructed by the renowned Thai architect Chalermchai Kositpipat in 1997, features a theme based on Buddhist mythology. The white color symbolizes purity, and the shimmering glass fragments reflect wisdom. The main building is made of white cement and adorned with intricate decorative patterns and reflective tiles, which shine brightly in the sunlight, with water ponds in front and behind. Inside the main hall, there is a small Buddha statue, and the wall behind it is adorned with hand-painted Buddha murals, depicting crashing waves on the sides. In the completed sections, there are interesting character paintings on the wall opposite the main Buddha statue. There are also four skull heads on the railings, and Four-Faced Buddha statues in other areas. As the temple was built at the designer's own expense, the proceeds from the souvenir shop are also used for the temple's construction funds. The temple is still under construction to this day.
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Monumental, modern Buddhist temple distinguished by its vivid blue coloring & elaborate carvings.
Day7-8: Krabi
2 attraction(s) ·
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Accessible only by boat, this peninsula with limestone cliffs is popular for rock climbing & diving.
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Island known for secluded beach with clear blue water & coral reefs for snorkeling & scuba diving.
Day9-10: Phuket
4 attraction(s) ·
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Patong Beach is a public beach located in the middle of the west coast of Phuket Island. It is three kilometers long, requires no entrance fee, and is open to the public 24 hours a day. Due to the natural bay barrier, the waves here are relatively calm and perfect for swimming and beach activities. Patong Beach's unique geographical conditions have made it one of the earliest and most mature beaches in Phuket Island. Here, you can find a large number of hotels, restaurants, bars, and small shops, and enjoy a wonderful holiday. However, the prosperity of Patong Beach also brings commercialization and environmental pollution, and the beach and seawater are some of the most polluted in Phuket.
Choosing to stay in Patong Beach, you can enjoy beach activities such as beach chairs, umbrellas, Thai massages, motor boats, banana boats, and parasailing during the day, and taste seafood stalls, buy souvenirs or spend a beautiful night in a bar at night. If you are interested in Phuket's bar culture, you might as well go to Bangala Road and experience the pedestrian street perpendicular to the beach, enjoy the performances of pole dancing girls and ladyboys, or watch various unique performances. Even if you are not a fan of nightlife, you can stroll through the bar street at night and experience Phuket's unique culture.
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The 45m-tall marble Buddha statue on a mountaintop offers panoramic views, a cafe & gift shop.
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One of the top ten diving destinations in the world, Phuket is the most beautiful island! The underwater scenery is breathtaking and it is known as the "Maldives of Thailand". The best time to visit is only 150 days a year, but whenever it appears, it is definitely the highlight among the many beautiful islands in Thailand. (Latest opening time: October 15, 2018 - May 15, 2019) The Similan Islands consist of nine islands: Koh Huyong (Island 1), Koh Payang (Island 2), Koh Payan (Island 3) is a sea turtle breeding protection area; Koh Miang (Island 4) allows island visits; Koh Bon (Island 5), Koh Phayu (Island 6) are two large rocks connected together, great for snorkeling; Koh Pabu (Island 7) has a high chance of encountering sea turtles while snorkeling; Koh Similan (Island 8) is the main island with a lighthouse and allows island visits, it is the largest island where you can also experience rock climbing and hiking; Koh Bangu (Island 9) is a great spot for snorkeling and you can see stunning coral.
