KUPASONLINE.COM — Tourist Destinations in Thailand – It is common knowledge that Thailand is a very popular country as a tourist destination in Asia among international tourists. Low travel costs and daily expenses, friendly local residents, a variety of delicious food make it the preferred tourist spot for tourists from all walks of life.
Not only that, in Thailand we can find cultural tourism destinations, white sand beaches in coastal areas, to historical tours to see the ruins of the ancient temples of the ancient Siam kingdom.
Check out the recommendations for tourist destinations in Thailand that are a shame not to be missed on your next visit to Thailand.
Tourist Destinations in Thailand
1. Bangkok
The capital of Thailand, Bangkok, is a metropolis with a fairly high population of 8 million people. Whatever you are looking for, you can find everything in this Thailand tourist destination. Some of the landmarks that you must see are The Grand Palace and Wat Arun Temple, a Buddhist temple in Bangkok with a Thai-style architecture. Not only temple tours, in Bangkok you can do culinary tours to your heart’s content. From cafes, restaurants with Michelin stars, to street food, Bangkok’s culinary industry is very diverse and cannot be underestimated.
Not only cultural and culinary tourism, Bangkok can also be a paradise for tourists who like shopping. You won’t run out of places to shop in this Thai tourist destination, and one of the most famous is the Chatuchak Weekend Market, which is said to be one of the biggest weekend markets with the most diverse products in the world. For sports fans, don’t miss the opportunity to watch a Muay Thai match at the Lumpini Stadium.
2. Khao Yai National Park
Located in the province of Nakhon Ratchasima in northeastern Thailand, Khao Yai National Park offers natural beauty with stunning views. This Thailand tourist destination which has become a UNESCO site is well-known as a spot for camping and hiking for local and international tourists.
Access to this national park is also easy, only 2 hours 40 minutes by motorized vehicle from Bangkok.
One of the reasons why this national park is so popular is because in this national park there are still a large population of elephants and wild fauna, and one of the attractions that tourists are looking for is seeing wild elephants looking for a source of drinking water. In addition, there are also many beautiful waterfalls that you can find in this national park.
3. Koh Similan National Park
If you like diving and snorkeling, it is really mandatory to stop at this Thai tourist destination. Koh Similan National Park is located on the Andaman Island off the west coast of Thailand close to the coast of Phang Nga Province. Koh Similan National Park is known for the beauty and diversity of its underwater flora and fauna. If you are a diver, we recommend spending a day or two here, because the dive area to be explored is quite extensive.
4. Sukhothai
This Thai tourist destination is a must-visit for history lovers. Sukhothai Thani is a small town that has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage list because this is where the capital of the Sukhothai Kingdom was from the 13th century. In Sukhothai there are historical relics of the Sukhothai Kingdom in the form of ruins of temples, temples, pagodas and life-size Buddha statues. If your time is limited, some of the must-sees here are Noen Prasat (formerly a royal palace), Wat Traphang Ngoen, Wat Si Chum, Wat Sorasak, Wat Sra Si, and Wat Mahatat.
5. Koh Samui
Koh Samui island tourism has indeed exploded in popularity in recent years among tourists from various groups, be it backpackers, tourists who bring their families, honeymooners, and others. Located on the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Samui offers many beautiful white sandy beach spots such as Lamai, Mae Nam, Lamai. For those of you who like scuba diving, don’t miss Koh Tao which is located not far from Koh Samui.
6. Chiang Mai
This Thai tourist destination is often referred to as the capital of northern Thailand. The 2nd largest city in Thailand offers a variety of inexpensive shopping centers that must be visited if you like shopping.
Not far from Chiang Mai is Doi Inthanon National Park, the highest mountain in Thailand where you can go hiking and enjoy many beautiful views of waterfalls. This area is famous because there is a wild elephant sanctuary, where tourists can provide food to wild elephants.
