What are the tourist attractions in Thailand? What are the most worth visiting places in Bangkok?

(1) Bangkok Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. It is located on the north bank of the estuary plain of the Chao Phraya River and Bangkok Bay. It is the political, economic, cultural and transportation center of the country. It is the second largest city in Southeast Asia and the largest in the country. The industrial and commercial city, Thai people call it Kongthep, which means the city of angels. It covers an area of ??1,565.2 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 6 million. Bangkok has a very hot climate, with the highest temperature reaching 38°C and the annual average temperature around 28°C.

Bangkok, as the capital of Thailand, has a history of more than 200 years. It was originally just a small village. After Rama I came to power, he moved the capital to Bangkok and gradually developed into the metropolis it is today. According to Thai belief, the palace where the king lives is the center of the universe, so the construction of the entire Bangkok is centered on the palace and spreads outward. The first circle is temples and official buildings, the second circle is the business circle, and the third circle is The outermost part of the residential area is the slum area. Most of the royal palaces and Buddhist temples are built around the Chao Phraya River, and the buildings are magnificent. The golden spire is a characteristic of Thai architecture. The overlapping roofs and columns decorated with gold foil decorate Bangkok into a sparkling city under the sunlight. There are more than 400 Buddhist temples in the city, so there are also temples. city's reputation.

Bangkok has a low and flat terrain, with an altitude of only 3 meters. The Chao Phraya River flows through the city of Bangkok. The city is densely covered with rivers and canals, so Bangkok is known as the Venetian Age of the East. There are 9 arch bridges across the Chao Phraya River in the city, among which King Rama I Bridge is the most famous. It usually has four lanes. If necessary, it can be divided in the middle and pulled up on both sides to allow giant ships to pass. As the City of Angels, the noisy and intense commercial activities here are cleverly combined with the humble and peaceful residents' lives, the pragmatic and efficient modern Western rhythm and the long-standing Eastern cultural tradition.

Main tourist attractions:

1. The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew are located in the center of Bangkok. Built in 1782, the Grand Palace is a masterpiece of Thai architectural art and a symbol of the glory and prosperity of the Bangkok dynasty. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha is closely connected to the Grand Palace. The entire Buddhist temple is magnificently decorated. The Emerald Buddha (Sakyamuni) enshrined in the Main Hall is Thailand's most important and valuable national treasure.

2. Weimaman Palace was built in 1901 during the reign of King Suilalongkorn of Bangkok. It is the largest three-story building made of teak in the world. The palace houses many royal memorabilia.

3. The National Museum is located near the Grand Palace and was built in 1782. It has a rich collection of documents, folk implements, ancient Buddha statues, royal weapons, ships and various supplies dating back to the Stone Age and as recent as the contemporary Bangkok Dynasty. Everything is ready.

4． The Erawan Buddha is located on the corner of the Hyatt Regency Erawan Hotel. It is known as the Buddha who responds to requests. This Buddha has four Buddha faces and is one of the most popular Buddha statues. 5. Wat Pho (Bodhi Temple) is located south of the Grand Palace. It was built in 1793 and is the oldest and largest temple in Bangkok. The temple houses an extra large reclining Buddha. Wat Pho is regarded as Thailand's first folk education center, and therefore also enjoys the reputation of Thailand's first university.

6． Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) is located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, across the bank from Wat Pho. It was once designated as the royal temple of King Arun Zhao (whose father is Chinese). The Pai Pan Pagoda, located in the center, is 79 meters high and is the most attractive building. At dawn, the sun shines and the top of the pagoda shines brightly, so it is also called the Temple of Dawn.

7. Jinshan Temple is located on the east side of the Democracy Monument. The height of the artificial mountain and the tower on the top of the mountain is 76 meters. The top of the temple overlooks the entire Bangkok city. The Buddha's relics are enshrined in Jinshan Pagoda, and there is a grand Buddhist celebration every November. 8． The Temple of the Golden Buddha is located on the southwest side of Bangkok's main train station. The temple houses a 3-meter-high Buddha statue that is said to have been passed down from the Sukhothai era and weighs five and a half tons of gold.

9. Floating Market Floating Market is an important local commercial center. Every morning from 8 am to 11 am, canoes from all over the world, loaded with tropical fruits, vegetables and other products, gather at the floating market to do business. There are two places that are convenient for tourists to visit: one is the Viet Sai Floating Market in Bangkok, but now it has been gradually replaced by an increasing number of shops on both sides of the strait; the other is the Damnoen Satua Floating Market in Phaburi Province, which is in Bangkok. 80 kilometers south, the scene of the floating market in the past is still preserved there. From 5:00 to 8:30 every morning, a special bus leaves from the Southern Long-distance Bus Station every half hour.

10． Snake Garden (Pasteur Institute) is located on the west side of Chula Hospital on Phalan Si Road. It is a research institute of the Thai Red Cross and one of the two earliest venomous snake research centers in the world. It has a collection of thousands of various living species. Venomous snakes are available for study and viewing.

11. Samut Prakan Crocodile Lake Zoo is 10 kilometers away from downtown Bangkok. It is the world's largest crocodile farm with more than 60,000 crocodiles. Here you can watch various performances such as crocodile playing and crocodile fighting, and sell real crocodile leather products and other crocodile products.

(2) Pattaya

Pattaya is located 147 kilometers southeast of Bangkok. It was originally a small fishing village on the Gulf of Siam and has now been occupied by various luxury hotels. , holiday homes and simple guest rooms, it has become a famous tourist resort in Thailand, enjoying the reputation of Oriental Hawaii.

1. Coral Island is 9 kilometers away from Pattaya. It is the largest island outside Pattaya Beach. There are many beaches around the island. The sand is white and soft, the water is clear, and there are many corals and tropical fish on the seabed. Therefore, it is called Coral Island. It is a good place for leisure and sea bathing. , a great place for swimming, diving and other sea activities.

2. Located southeast of Pattaya. The place is surrounded by mountains and sea, surrounded by coconut groves, with colorful flowers and beautiful scenery. There is a large performance venue in the park where you can watch traditional Thai folk song and dance performances and elephant performances. Visitors can also see interesting scenes of monkeys picking coconuts here.

3. Lilliput is a miniature theme park. More than 100 small buildings are on display here, with a ratio of 1:25 to the real objects, including various representative tourist attractions in ancient and modern Thailand, allowing people to understand Thailand's scenic spots, historical sites, and history in a short period of time. You can learn about culture and national customs; in addition, there are microcosms of some famous buildings and natural wonders in the world.

4． Yunshi Park is 6 kilometers away from downtown Pattaya. There are giant rocks and plant fossils that are more than a million years old in the park, with natural layout and crocodile performances. 5. Sriracha Dragon and Tiger Park is currently the largest tiger breeding park in the world, with more than 60 tigers of various types, more than 30,000 crocodiles and many exotic birds and animals. Visitors can enjoy unique delicacies and healthy crocodile feasts in the crocodile restaurant.

6． Shemale show is a show performed by a male actor who has undergone sex reassignment surgery and hard training to have a feminine image. It can be seen in all major cities in Thailand, but it is the most famous in Pattaya and has now become a part of Thailand's tourism industry. unique items. There are three transvestite theaters in Pattaya, which perform two shows every night. The main programs include Western classical operas, lively Chinese dramas, charming Thai dances, unrestrained cowboy songs and dances, and humorous sketches, which are colorful and exciting. There are so many people. After the performance, the audience can also take photos with the ladyboys.

(3) Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is the second largest city in Thailand. It is located on the bank of the Chao Phraya River tributary. It was once the ancient capital of Thailand in history and is about 800 kilometers away from Bangkok. , is the political, economic and cultural center of northern Thailand. Established as the capital as early as 1296, Chiang Mai means New Capital, and it is also a Buddhist holy site. There are more than 100 temples in the city, among which the famous ones are the Zhaililuan Temple with a huge square pagoda built in 1411. The Zhaili Zeyo Temple, which held the eighth conference in the history of Buddhism, enshrines more than 1,000 Buddhist statues. The historical Crystal Buddha, Changwan Temple, etc.

The city also has the Puping Palace, which is the summer palace of the King of Thailand, and the Northern Taipei Cultural Park, which displays mountain folk handicrafts. There is Suthep Mountain Scenic Area 16 kilometers northwest of the city suburbs, and the most beautiful Nenjiang Waterfall in Thailand is 40 kilometers away from the city. The city is also famous for its roses, traditional folk dances and the annual Water Splashing Festival. Chiang Mai is a teak distribution center and a famous tourist destination. The exquisite and beautiful silk fabrics, lacquerware, woodcarvings, silverware, etc. here best express Thailand's cultural traditions and craftsmanship. In Chiang Mai, you can visit many traditional handicraft production procedures and buy them on site.

Main tourist attractions:

1. Mount Doi Suthep and Doi Suthep Temple Mount Doi Suthep is located about 7 kilometers west of Chiang Mai City, with an altitude of about 1,053 meters. It is a famous summer resort. The summer palace of the King of Thailand, Puping Palace, is built here. Suthep Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai and is located on Mount Suthep. According to historical records, the temple was built in 1383 during the Menglai Dynasty. It has been continuously expanded to its current size and has now become one of the significant symbols of Chiang Mai. Due to the high terrain of Suthep Temple, visitors need to walk up the 290 steep steps to reach the temple gate, or they can also take the cable car to the top.

2. Puping Palace is 4 kilometers up the road from Suthep Temple. It is the summer palace of the Thai royal family and was built in 1926. When the royal family members are not living here, it is pretended to be open to tourists on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and to the public. 3. Changwan Temple is located on Raipakinai Rd in the urban area. It is the oldest Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai. It was built in 1296 and is an authentic Northern Thai architectural style.

(4) Phuket

About 900 kilometers away from Bangkok, it is an island in the Indian Ocean next to the Malay Peninsula. It covers an area of ??about 400 square kilometers and is the largest island in Thailand. Phuket is an island that is completely free from industrial pollution and is known as the Pearl of Sunan. The coastline of Phuket is winding and winding, forming more than a dozen beautiful U-shaped beaches. The Maikhao Beach, 34 kilometers away from the city, is the longest. There are many palm trees beside the beach and the scenery is charming. The facilities of Phuket Beach are the most complete, with There are many resorts, hotels, and bars; Naiyang Beach has the longest coral reef in Phuket; Kada and Kalon Beach have clear water, calm waves, and are most suitable for water sports. In Puget Bay on the east coast, limestone islands are dotted with strange rocks and rocks, some of which are as high as 300 meters. It is known as Little Guilin. Among them, Phang Nga Bay has beautiful mountains and clear waters, beautiful rocks, caves, and strange mountains and peaks. It is known as the Sea Mountain Fairy Pavilion. called. The urban architecture on the island is full of colonial colors, and most of the residents are of mixed descent from Chinese and Portuguese. The houses and living customs here have a strong Mediterranean flavor, and the doors and windows of every household are painted green.

(5) PP Island is located in the southeast of Phuket Island and can be reached by boat from Phuket Pier in about one and a half hours.

PP Island still retains its simple and original charm, and it is a good place for diving.

(6) Other tourist destinations

1. It is the third largest island in Thailand and the main tourist spot in Surit Thani Province, covering an area of ??247 square kilometers. The island is rich in coconuts, so it is also known as Coconut Island. There are more than 40 small islands in the west and north of the island, which have now become Angthong National Marine Park.

2. Songkhla: Located at the southern end of Thailand, it is a thousand-year-old monument. On Songkhla Lake, 80 kilometers north of Songkhla Fishing Port, there is the Cook Inland Lake Island Reserve with an area of ??220 square kilometers, which is one of the largest bird habitats in Asia. 3. Hat Yai; one of the important towns in Songkhla Province, Thailand, is 974 kilometers south of Bangkok and only a 30-minute drive from Songkhla City. It is the hub of Thailand's economy and transportation, connecting land transportation between Thailand and Malaysia. The city has a reputation as a shopping paradise.

4． Hua Hin: Located in Phetchaburi, 220 kilometers south of Bangkok on the west side of the Gulf of Siam, it is known as the three major seaside resorts west of the Gulf of Siam along with Cha-Am and Shosaburo. It is famous for its beautiful scenery and rich variety of seafood. famous.