Het westen van Thailand

About the destination: Bangkok, one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities, is the capital of Thailand. Bangkok is hot and crowded, but it's fairly clean and offers lots of fun things to do. Bangkok has great shopping, plenty of culture, amazing temples, delicious food and a decent art scene. Most of Bangkok's sights are concentrated on the island of Rattanakosin, often referred to as the Old City. The Grand Palace is the absolute must see site. The Grand Palace complex also houses the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Keow, the most sacred Buddhist temple. Other famous temples in Bangkok are the Wat Pho and Wat Arun temples. Bangkok is a great place for shopping. There are many shops, shopping centers and markets to satisfy every wish. The nightlife scene in Bangkok is as varied as the city itself, from beer bars to exclusive clubs, night shopping markets, discos to hippie parties. Bangkok is a large sprawling metropolis, noisy and crowded yet peaceful and delicate. It is one of the world’s top destinations that one has to visit at least once in life.

About the destination: The Kwai Noi River (small tributary) or Kwai Sai Yok, more commonly called Kwai, is a river in western Thailand, it rises east of the Salween on the north-south spine of the Bilauktaung range, but not on the border with Burma. This river is well known for its association with Pierre Boulle's novel The Bridge on the River Kwai and its film adaptation. Additionally, the river was also used in Michael Cimino's Oscar-winning film The Deer Hunter. There are several attractions near the bridge of this river and throughout its journey, in addition, there are dozens of accommodations of different types throughout its journey, it is a perfect option if you want to enter the purest Thailand. Do not leave without first knowing the culture of the area, admire yourself with its beautiful landscape and taste its gastronomy.

About the destination: Phetchabun is a town in Thailand, capital of Phetchabun Province. It covers the tambon Nai Mueang of the Phetchabun district, along the Pa Sak River. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS - City Pillar Shrine. - Sri Thep Historical Park. - The Nakhonban Phetchabun Cultural Hall. - Wat Phra Kaeo. - Wat Mahathat.

About the destination: Sukhothai is a small city in Lower Northern Thailand, most famous for the ruins of the ancient city Sukhothai. The name translates as "the dawn of happiness". The province is located on the lower edge of the northern region, 427 km north of Bangkok. This old city, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991, has been turned into an historical park in which some of its buildings, previously buried under a mass of vegetation, have been restored or rebuilt. At the heart of the park, the royal city, surrounded by triple concentric walls, is home to the major monuments, such as the Wat Mahatat, placed in the centre of the city in accordance with Brahminical cosmogony. Wat Mahatat was founded, according to an inscription, in the early years of the kingdom, around 1240, and extended during the course of subsequent reigns, Wat Mahatat was reserved for the devotions of the royal family. Wat Sa Sri makes a delightful picture, with its elegant proportions and beautiful location demonstrating the aesthetic priorities of the original builders.

About the destination: The charming capital characterized by its horse-drawn carriages and the province with the stable Real white elephants at the Elephant Conservation Center in Thailand share the same name. Most travelers simply visit Lampang to see the Elephant Conservation Center in Thailand, without stopping in the city on the way to Chiang Mai and other provinces further north. The Center is undoubtedly a must-see tourist attraction, but those who visit the capital are generally surprised by the rather unusual charm of Lampang. Known for its horse-drawn carriages, the emblem of the province is the cock (the bird has a large monument in its honor in the center of the city) and its history is endowed with a series of human settlements in the Wang River basin , Some of which date back more than 1,000 years. In fact, in Lampang there are abundant archaeological remains of the kingdoms of Hariphunchai, Lanna, and Burma. The horse and cart, a local mode of transport that has survived the introduction of cars in the province, is a fun way to explore the city, which has numerous attractions such as its beautiful Buddhist temples, a good range of bars and restaurants On the banks of the river and the hospitality and kindness of its population, characteristic of Thailand. The statue of the rooster, visible all the way, is the oldest symbol of Lampang and its origins go back to the old name of the city, Kukutthanakorn or "City of roosters". A local legend tells that a white rooster was sent by the Brahmin god Indra to awaken the local inhabitants and that they could give alms to Buddha, who supposedly visited the city. On the road from Lampang to Chiang Mai is the Elephant Conservation Center in Thailand, the oldest and only Government-supported Center in Thailand, where the king's white elephants are housed and visitors can learn more about them And see the shows that are presented to the public on a regular basis.

About the destination: Chiang Mai is the hub of Northern Thailand and the Capital City of the Province of this name. With a population of over 170,000 in the city proper, it is Thailand's fifth-largest city. Located on a plain at an elevation of 316 m, surrounded by mountains and lush countryside, it is much greener and quieter than the capital, and has a cosmopolitan air and a significant expat population, factors which have led many from Bangkok to settle permanently in this "Rose of the North". Chiang Mai's historical center is the walled city. Sections of the wall remain at the gates and corners, but of the rest only the moat remains. Inside Chiang Mai's remaining city walls are more than 30 temples dating back to the founding of the principality, in a combination of Burmese, Sri Lankan and Lanna Thai styles, decorated with beautiful wood carvings, Naga staircases, leonine and angelic guardians, gilded umbrellas and pagodas laced with gold filigree. The most famous is Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, which overlooks the city from a mountainside 13 km away. Modern-day Chiang Mai has expanded in all directions, but particularly to the east towards the Ping River, Mae Nam Ping, where Chang Klan Rd, the famous Night Bazaar and the bulk of Chiang Mai's hotels and guest houses are located. Loi Kroh Rd is the center of the city's night life.