If you like living a life of contrasts and believe that opposites attract, then Thailand is one of the best places for you to visit. It is said that in Thailand, the modern meets the traditional and gives out the perfect blend of everything. The developed and busy cities are always a very welcome contrast to the calm and quiet beaches. You will find tall, modern, and sleek skyscrapers next to old, rustic buildings. You will be mesmerized seeing the opposite color palettes in the country, with white sand and clear blue water beaches with red and orange temples and monasteries.
Seeing everything blend in, you will be amazed to see how the people are moving forward and developing at the same time holding on to their traditions and customs. During the day you can spend your time peacefully in monasteries and temples or on the beach, then you can enjoy wild nightlife at the clubs and bars. You can try local cuisines and try street food but you can also try out various posh and luxurious restaurants of various famous chefs of the world. Plan a visit to Thailand and experience all the contrasts the place has to offer, but at the same time have one of the most unique experiences of your life.
1. Bangkok
Bangkok is one of the best places to visit. This should always be included in your Philippines to Thailand tour packages as it is the capital city of Thailand. It is also the largest city in the country and is known for its modern meets traditional vibes. You will be lost in the contrast of this city as you will witness sleek modern skyscrapers right next to old rustic buildings.
You’d also get to experience authentic Thai food in the streets of Bangkok, or you might fancy trying various luxurious restaurants. Their restaurants are well known for serving local spicy Thai food as well as cuisines from all around the world by several renowned chefs. You can shop for designer clothes and accessories at malls and markets or even go street shopping for various things. The nightlife in Bangkok is well-known in the world, so clubbing and dancing at pubs and bars are very much a thing.
2. Pattaya
Pattaya tour packages usually guarantee a lot of fun as it is one of the most beautiful places in Thailand. Pattaya was once infamous for being the ‘sex capital’ of the country, but now it has done a phenomenal job in turning things around, evident in a lot of things and places to explore in this city.
It has become one of the most developed cities in the world, second after Bangkok, and gets a huge number of tourists visiting every year. Pattaya is such a treat to visit during Christmas as the entire city is lit up with fairy lights that get everyone indulged in the festivities. From old rustic buildings to skyscrapers, the entire Pattaya is decorated during this time. And if that is not enough treat on your holiday, you can even begin your new year with a blast in this iconic city.
3. Phuket
Phuket is the largest island in Thailand and is considered to be one of the most beautiful coastal places in the world. Being such a huge island, there is no doubt that the beaches in Phuket are stunning with clear blue water, white sand, and coconut trees. This island is a favorite spot for everyone that loves to have fun and wishes to relax, hence it receives millions of tourists every year. But, the beaches in Phuket have a lot more to offer than just beauty.
It is a great spot for adventurous activities, too like scuba diving and snorkeling as the waters are shallow and provide great visibility of the life underwater. If you are on your honeymoon, you can walk on the beaches and try various romantic restaurants that serve authentic Thai food and other cuisines. You can even try a couple of massages along the beach. If you’re into discovering things off the shore then you can explore the local markets and alleys to truly experience Phuket during your trip.
4. Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is one of the most important cities in Thailand as once upon a time, it was home to the famous Lana Kingdom. The city of Chiang Mai is important because it is rich in history and stories of the making of Thailand. The members of the kingdom still reside in this city and their palaces contribute significantly to the landscape of the city. Chiang Mai is surrounded by northern mountains, lush green forests, and plains.
Even though it is developing at a rapid rate and is witnessing urbanization, it is still famous around the world for having a strong hold on its customs and traditions. But Chiang Mai has a lot more to offer than historical buildings and rich customs and traditions as it is also one of the favorite places for adventure junkies. The terrain and landscapes of this city are suitable for several adventure sports like trekking, mountain climbing, river rafting, bungee jumping, ziplining, swimming, etc.
5. Koh Tao
Koh Tao is an island in Thailand that is shaped like a turtle, hence, it is known as Koh Tao as Tao means turtle in Thai. But there might be another reason behind its name, as every year thousands of green turtles and hawksbills visit the island to lay eggs. Being an island, the beaches of Koh Tao are rich in clear blue water, white sand, and lush greenery.
Adventure junkies find this island to be one of the most beautiful as they get to experience various water sports activities. The water on the beaches is shallow and clear so people go for scuba diving and snorkeling activities as they get stunning views of the life underwater. It’s also rich in coral reefs and other marine animals like whale sharks, butterflyfishes, batfish, and bull sharks. There is a village on the island known as Sairee beach and it has a great collection of restaurants and bars serving authentic Thai food.
There you go, lovelies. Thailand is a beautiful country and places to visit must not be limited to the ones on this list. This is just for starters and if you have more time to explore then going to off-beat destinations in this country is highly recommended. Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Until next time. Ciao!
