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5 essential visits you must do on your trip to Thailand
Thailand is a famous tourist destination located in Southeast Asia, known for its beautiful beaches, the best tropical settings, and opulent royal palaces that are part of its culture.
If you plan to travel to Thailand in the next few days, or at the beginning of the year 2022, let me tell you that you have arrived at the best place. Here I will show you which are the essential visits that you must do, and the best tips to have a successful trip.
What to see in Thailand?
Tourism in Thailand is very diverse, and not only can you enjoy great infrastructures, but you can also admire the best tropical scenery.
The list is large, but I will only show you the most important places where you can have fun at all times.
Bangkok
The capital of Thailand is Bangkok, a city worth visiting; especially if you want to know what the culture is like in this country.
This city is one of the most populated in the country, and in it, you can discover incredible temples, markets and streets, which show the culture of the Thai people. It is a city with an impressive traffic, and one of the busiest.
On your walk through the city, you should take a tour of the Grand Palace, the Chatuchak Market, the Klongs of the Chao phraya River, and the temples of Wat Pho and Wat Arun.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
This market is one of the main tourist destinations in Thailand, which is not only part of the daily life of Thais, but also attracts thousands of tourists every year.
Its origin dates back to the reign of Rama IV, between the years of 1866 and 1868, where a 32-kilometer canal was created to join the Mae Klong and Tha Chin rivers.
In the market you can enjoy hundreds of floating stores, where you can find clothes, crafts, food, drinks, and souvenirs of Asian culture.
The visit can be done on foot or by boat, the price to travel it by boat is about 1,000 THB, which in exchange would be about $29; This amount is only for private boat rides, who wish to take a longer tour, and visit each floating store.
Phi Phi Islands
These islands are located in the Andaman Archipelago. It is a charming setting, which stands out for its impressive paradisiacal beaches, with crystal clear waters.
The most famous beach on the island is Playa Maya Bay, which falls in love with its beautiful turquoise color, and its gentle waves for the enjoyment of all. One of the ways to get to these islands is through the excursions that depart from Krabi, or Koh Phi Lanta.
You cannot miss a tour of the Pileh Bay lagoon, which is also located within the island, and is considered one of the most attractive places in Thailand. Without a doubt, this is a dream scenario, which impacts anyone.
Ayutthaya temples
Ayutthaya is one of the most important cities in Thailand; This was founded in the year 1530 and became the ancient kingdom of Siam.
During the year 1767 the city was destroyed, and the ruins formed what is known today as the Ayutthaya Historical Park, which was considered a World Heritage Site since 1991.
But the most relevant of Ayuttahaya are undoubtedly its temples. A tour that is worth doing.
Wat Chai Wattanaram Temple: This is the most famous temple in the city; and stands out for being the first temple of the reign of Prasat Thong.
I tell you that this is one of the most beautiful places in Thailand; and its construction is based on a quadrilateral complex that can be admired through a majestic tower 35 meters high.
The temple is near the Chao Phraya River; and it is a beautiful place to contemplate nature, and enjoy an atmosphere of peace.
Wat Mahathat Temple: This is known for the famous Buddha head that is inside a tree. It is a religious temple that is close to the Great Palace.
Wat Prasisanphet Temple: It is considered one of the most beautiful in the area, it was built at the end of the 15th century; and is part of the hierarchy of King Ramathibodi II. According to history, this king used the enclosure to house the ashes of his father and brother.
Wat Phanang Choeng Temple: This is a monument raised during the year 1324 before the founding of the city. It is a spiritual enclosure, where you can see three Buddhas; one of them is made of solid gold, not looted,
It is the place where Buddhist monks perform their spiritual chants, and whoever visits the temple can enjoy a unique experience, which marks the culture and religion of the country.
Chiang Mai
Another of the key sites within Thailand is the city of Chiang Mai.
You may not have the time to see all the temples, but you should know that this sacred city contemplates a unique setting that is worth visiting.
What most attracts the city is the wonderful monumental offer that stands out through 300 religious temples, which are distributed among all its streets.
This city is known as the center of Buddhism in Thailand.
In addition to the temples, this city offers a magical environment full of nature, which is shown through splendid gardens, large rice fields, and roads surrounded by mountainous background, where you can appreciate the famous Thai lifestyle, which promotes life slow.
Also, those who visit Chiang Mai, can enjoy the experiences of the elephant ride, which takes place in some areas of the region.
Requirements and documentation to travel to Thailand
To travel to Thailand you need among the documents:
Valid passport with a minimum of 6 months
Complete vaccination certificate against COVID-19
COVID-19 test certificate, with negative result, 72 hours before the trip
In addition to that, since November 1 of this year, people who want to travel to Thailand, must register for Thailand Pass, and process their request 7 days before the trip.
