What are the good places to visit in Thailand?

A brief introduction to Thailand tourism

Beautiful and charming tropical scenery, profound Buddhist culture and unique folk customs, the fatal attraction of Thailand is the superposition of the above three, coupled with the perfect integration of eastern and western cultures and the crisscross of ancient and modern time and space, so that you can slowly experience the exquisite and real life in Thailand. The towering modern buildings and Buddhist temples complement each other, in city of angels, Chiang Mai, a city where mountains and rivers meet and exude charming classical temperament, and in Pattaya, an "Oriental Hawaii" famous for its sunshine, beaches and seafood. The magnificence of Thailand is dazzling, and it's hard not to love it.

Thailand time difference

Thailand time is 7 hours earlier than GMT and 1 hour later than Beijing time. Don't forget to set your watch back to 1 hour after boarding the plane from China. Greenwich mean time 12, Thailand time 19, 20: 00 Beijing time.

Characteristics of major tourist destinations in Thailand

1. city of angels "Bangkok: The splendor of Bangkok is dazzling. Monks dressed in yellow cassock beg along the street at dawn, which is an enduring scene; The towering large buildings emphasize the exotic atmosphere of the city and the scenery beyond time and space, and depict the special flavor of Bangkok.

2. Roses in Northern Thailand "Chiang Mai: As the second largest city in Thailand, Chiang Mai, the economic center of Northern Thailand, is completely different from the bustling and noisy Bangkok. This ancient capital of Lanna Kingdom, founded by King Minglai, exudes charming classical temperament. The climate here is cool and flowers bloom in all seasons. It is a famous summer resort in Southeast Asia, and is called "Northern Thailand Rose".

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3. "Oriental Hawaii" Pattaya: Pattaya is located in Siam Bay between Indian Peninsula and Malay Peninsula, southeast of Bangkok, Thailand 154 km, with an urban area of more than 20 square kilometers, beautiful scenery and pleasant climate. It is a hot beach resort in Southeast Asia, enjoying the reputation of "Oriental Hawaii" and has become synonymous with beach holiday paradise.

4. "Pearl of Thailand" Phuket: Located in the Andaman Sea off the west coast of the Malay Peninsula in southern Thailand. Phuket is the largest island in Thailand and the smallest government in Thailand. With charming scenery and rich tourism resources, it is called "a pearl on the Andaman Sea". Phuket has a wide and beautiful beach, flawless white sand and emerald water, which is impeccable.

5. "coconut island" Koh Samui: A crescent-shaped white sand beach surrounded by blue sea water shining by the sun. As the waves gently shake the sea surface, the sea water is divided into light blue to green layered colors. This is Koh Samui, with many beaches, clear water and white sand and charming scenery.

6. "Futian Dongtian" Krabi: Krabi, located in southern Thailand, is a tropical peninsula like a paradise, with more than 30 outlying islands dotted like pearls. White and soft fine sand, warm and clear sea water, palm trees swaying in the wind, waterfalls flowing endlessly, wild animals shuttling everywhere, the scenery here is picturesque and beautiful.

7. "Holiday Paradise" Hua Xin: Hua Xin has a unique, elegant and moving holiday atmosphere after several generations of royal architecture. Although it is close to Pattaya and Phuket, it presents a rare tranquility and peace. In the quiet atmosphere of a small fishing port, the resort is developing day by day, not only not copying the international appearance, but also retaining the simple customs of Thailand, which is a rare and fresh place without whitewashing.

8. "Jintang City" big city: When you are close to the center of this ancient capital, there are only contiguous reddish brown and black in front of you. The red-brown one is the tower, and the black one is the Buddha statue. Most Buddha statues have no heads. Sometimes there is only a huge hand left on the ground, or a Buddha's head wrapped in roots. There are also some things with very beautiful curves, but people can't understand what they are at the moment. Is it from the Buddha statue or the architectural structure?

Thai food

Thailand has a long history of food culture. It not only has the traditional eating habits in Southeast Asia, but also skillfully combines the cooking skills of Indian, China, Western and other countries. Unexpected cooking effects not only bring surprises to the world food culture, but also provide unique taste buds for tourists from all over the world.

1. Dongyin Gong Tang

In the name of this soup, "winter shade" means hot and sour, and "palace" means shrimp, which is actually a hot and sour shrimp soup. But Dongyin Gong Tang is extremely spicy, with a lot of curry in it, but after getting used to it, many people will be greedy.

2. Barbecue

The traditional way of eating meat and aquatic products in Thailand and even Southeast Asia is barbecue besides stewing. There are barbecue stalls all over the street, and there are all kinds of meat waiting to be cooked and fish covered with salt particles on the stove. Baked with fresh raw cucumber and lettuce, dipped in rich sauce, it has a unique flavor in your mouth.

3. Mango glutinous rice

Mango glutinous rice is a classic sweet staple food in Thailand. Mango and glutinous rice must be put in the mouth together to have the most magical chemical reaction. Mango is sweet and sour, and this sour taste is mixed with the sweetness of Thai glutinous rice wrapped in soaked coconut milk, which is wonderful.

4. Thai hotpot

The standard Thai hot pot soup base tastes hot and sour, with many natural plant spices added, and there are also improved light flavors to choose from. Thai hot pots are mostly shabu-shabu pots with carbon heating in the middle, which can barbecue meat or fungi, especially fresh aquatic products. There are also some Thai hot pots that are pure shabu shabu shabu.

5. Thai curry crab

Curries in Thailand are divided into yellow curry, red curry and green curry. Yellow curry tastes similar to Indian curry, but it will be more fragrant and not too spicy. Red curry is spicy and green curry is sweet.

6. Thai fried noodles

Thai fried noodles are made of Thai rice noodles with spices, meat, vegetables, eggs and other materials. Before eating, you can squeeze half a lime on the noodles according to your own taste, which is sour and delicious.

7.green papaya salad

Spicy green papaya salad is a cold salad with shredded green papaya as the main ingredient and fish sauce, lemon juice, shredded vegetables, garlic and pepper. It tastes very spicy.

8. Chicken soup with coconut juice

Thai coconut chicken soup is a famous soup in Bangkok, which has a history of hundreds of years. Because coconut milk is sweet and greasy, generally in Thai cuisine, coconut milk is mostly used for seasoning or color matching of curry dishes, and is rarely used for making soup.

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Thailand power socket

Thailand's power socket is dual-hole, 220V, 50Hz. Domestic two-phase plugs can be used directly, and three-phase plugs need converters. Thailand's three-phase plug is different from China's (the middle one is round), so it is better to bring a three-phase to two-phase plug conversion device.

Thai tipping habit

Except most hotels and restaurants will add 10% service charge to the bill, there are other places where tipping may be required. Of course, these are not necessary, but more of a courtesy:

Thai massage: It can be given flexibly according to the service quality or professional standard of the masseur, about 50- 100 baht.

Riding an elephant in the jungle: give the elephant trainer about 50 baht each time.

Photo with the shemale: about 50- 100 baht per person.

Baggage tip: 20 baht per room at a time.

Bedside tip: 20 baht per day for a room.

Hotel staff provide good service and can tip at their discretion, generally about 20 baht or 1 USD at a time, and the tipping ratio of restaurants is 10%.

Thailand dress suggestion

What kind of clothes to choose for Thailand tourism mainly depends on the season and itinerary. Shorts, sleeveless T-shirts and sandals are the most practical. Some places in Thailand have a high dress code and don't like people who dress too casually. Pay attention to micro-signals to send Canon cameras: love_trips, especially some temples or high-end hotels, and refuse disheveled people.

Loose, light, breathable and easy-to-dry clothes are the best choice for traveling in rainy season. It is also recommended to keep ponchos or umbrellas. Streets are easily flooded in rainy season, so temples and some offices will require you to wear slippers before entering, so slippers are very practical.

In addition, the sun hat is a must-have thing all year round, which is very suitable for rain or shine.

In the cool season, if you plan to travel to the north, such as Mae Hong Shan or Chiang Rai, it is a good choice to bring a long-sleeved T-shirt or coat. Because northern Thailand will be colder sooner or later in the cool season.

Thai Buddhist culture

Thailand is a Buddhist country, so the traditional greeting gesture of Thai people is the Buddhist etiquette of putting hands together on the chest or chin. Most Thais are not used to waving, but some people gradually accept waving as a greeting, especially when they meet foreigners, because they have more contact with westerners.

Thailand is called "the country of smiles" by the world, and laughing has become a habit of Thai people. In normal conversation, their smiles and politeness will leave a good impression on you.

Buddhism is the spiritual pillar of Thai people, which has a long history in Thailand and has extended to all aspects of society. Thais believe in the teachings of "three generations" and "karma" in Hinayana Buddhism. Thais generally believe that people have three generations of "past life", "present life" and "afterlife" and "what goes around comes around comes around".

Thai culture has a long history, and Buddhism, architecture and art all have their own unique styles. The Thai government attaches great importance to maintaining its own culture and considers Thai culture to be an important foundation for safeguarding national unity. King Bhumibol said: "Maintaining culture means defending the country".

Traveling to Thailand needs to involve the whole, traffic and property safety, ship safety and food safety.

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First, wading safety.

Many tourist attractions in Thailand are by the sea. During the monsoon season, the surrounding waters are stormy, the sea conditions change rapidly, and safety accidents such as snorkeling and swimming occur frequently. Life jackets must be worn throughout the wading project, and snorkelers should receive formal training. Master the use of snorkeling equipment. Old people, patients with hypertension and heart disease should not snorkel.

Second, traffic safety.

Thailand's right rudder turns to the left. When crossing the road, look to the right first, then to the left, and pay attention to avoid "motorcycles". Choose a taxi that is willing to use the meter, and write down the license plate and driver's license information at the left front windshield. In case of traffic accident, call the police immediately (191); Casualties,

3. When you enter Thailand, you should respect the local customs. When we meet or say goodbye, we usually put our hands together to show our respect for each other. When talking with Thais, you should avoid talking about the king and the royal family.

4. Although Thailand is landing visa, personally, I suggest you do your previous visa work well, because it may be more difficult in China. Now Thailand implements a visa-free policy. You can go to the Thai Consulate in person, and you need to prepare some forms, or you can find many agents on Taobao, and you can give them about 30 yuan to 50 yuan.

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Cost problem; If you are not familiar with the road and your English is not good, I suggest you change dollars before you go, because in most banks in Thailand, the buying price of RMB is very low, even lower than Hong Kong dollars. On May 2nd, the buying price of RMB was 4. 27, but the real interest rate is 5. 14, there are several local exchange points opened by China people, which can change to a good exchange rate, just behind bigc, which is called super exchange, but if you are not familiar with the road, you might as well change it to 100 or 50 denominations of US dollars, which is almost 5.

The following is Bian Xiao's introduction, which I hope will be useful to everyone.