Thailand (TheKingdomofThailand)
It is located in the middle of the Indochina Peninsula in Asia. It borders Cambodia to the east, Laos to the northeast, Myanmar to the northwest, and Malaysia to the south. It has a land area of ??513,115 square kilometers and a population of more than 60.4 million. 95% of the residents in Thailand believe in Buddhism. There are more than 30,000 temples across the country. It is known as the "Land of Thousand Buddhas" and "The Land of Yellow Robe Buddhas". It enjoys the reputation of "a tourist country full of Buddhist mystery" in the world. reputation.
Thailand is a country with beautiful tropical scenery, and the average annual temperature is between 24-30 degrees. The whole year is divided into three seasons: the hot season from March to May; the rainy season from June to October; and the cool season from November to February of the following year. It rarely rains in the cool and hot seasons, also called dry seasons. The temperature is the highest in April every year, usually between 33-38 degrees. There is abundant rainfall throughout the year, with annual precipitation exceeding 1,000 mm. Due to the influence of geographical location and marine climate, the temperature and precipitation vary greatly between the north and the south.
Thailand’s specialties include: rice, natural rubber, tin, and teak. Thailand is one of the world's famous rice exporters, and "Siam rice" enjoys a high reputation in the world. Thailand is the land of fruits, and durian is a specialty of Thailand and is known as the "King of Fruits." Thailand is rich in red, sapphire and turquoise. In addition, Thailand is the country with the largest number of elephants in Asia and is known as the “Kingdom of Elephants”.
Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. It is located on the north bank of the estuary plain where the Chao Phraya River flows into the Bay of Bangkok. It is the political, economic, cultural and transportation center of the country and the second largest city in Southeast Asia. , is also the largest industrial and commercial city in the country. Thai people call it "Jun Tie", which means "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 average annual temperature around 28 degrees.
Grand Palace
The royal palace of the Bangkok Dynasty, also known as the "Forbidden City", where the first to eighth kings of the Bangkok Dynasty lived. The royal palace is in the capital Bangkok, close to the Chao Phraya River. It was built in 1782 and expanded several times. It consists of the Amarin Palace, Chachi Palace, Lusit Palace, Baolong Piman Palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple complex. The building is mainly white in tone and the style is Siamese style.
The white palace wall is 5 meters high and 1,900 meters long. Amarin Palace is still the place where the king holds various ceremonies and celebrations. Chaki Palace is where the king accepts letters of credence from envoys stationed in Thailand. Baolong Piman Palace is a hotel for entertaining foreign heads of state.
Temple of the Emerald Buddha
The most famous Buddhist temple in Thailand. Also known as "Huguo Temple". Located in the northeast corner of the Grand Palace in Bangkok, the capital. The entire Buddhist temple is splendidly decorated, and the Emerald Buddha (Sakyamuni) enshrined in the Main Hall is Thailand's most important and valuable national treasure.
The Erawan Buddha
Located on the corner of the Erawan Hyatt Regency Hotel, it is known as the "responsive" Buddha. This Buddha has four Buddha faces and is one of the most popular Buddha statues. one.
Venomous Snake Research Institute
Located on the west side of Chula Hospital on Phranth Road, it is a research institute of the Thai Red Cross and one of the two earliest venomous snake research centers in the world. There are thousands of live venomous snakes of various types available for study and viewing.
Temple Arun
Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, across from Wat Pho, it was once designated as the royal temple of King Arun (whose father is Chinese). The "Paipan" tower located in the middle is 79 meters high and is the most attractive building. At dawn, the top of the pagoda shines brightly under the sunlight, so it is also called the Temple of Dawn.
Crocodile Lake
Thailand's famous zoo, the world's largest crocodile breeding and research base. Located in Samut Prakan Province, 25 kilometers south of Bangkok. Yang Haiquan, the crocodile king and Chinese rich man, was founded in 1955. He later took advantage of the swampy characteristics of the farm and expanded it into a zoo in 1966 that integrated breeding, processing, and tourism. There are tens of thousands of saltwater, freshwater and hybrid crocodiles in the lake. Genuine crocodile leather goods are sold here.
Floating Market
The floating market is an important local commercial center. Every day from 8 am to 11 am, canoes from all over the world, loaded with tropical fruits, vegetables and other products, gather here. Doing business in the floating market, with laughter and chatter, a water town scenery, and a simple farmhouse atmosphere.
Pattaya
The world-famous amusement area is known as "Oriental Hawaii". Located 154 kilometers east of Bangkok.
Originally a small fishing village, it became famous after more than 100 U.S. troops came here for vacation in 1961. The beach is more than ten kilometers long, with flowers blooming all year round and coconut shadows whirling. Water sports include water skiing, surfing, swimming, paragliding, etc. You can also enjoy the coral scenery and colorful tropical fish on the seabed on a fiberglass-bottomed transparent yacht. You can also enjoy the world-famous transvestite show at night.
Coral Island
It is 9 kilometers away from Pattaya. There are many beaches around the island. The sand is white and fine, the water is clear and there are many corals and tropical fish on the seabed, so it is called Coral Island. A great place for relaxation, sea bathing, swimming, diving and other sea activities.
Lilliput
It 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.
Sracha Dragon and Tiger Park
It 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. beast. Visitors can enjoy unique delicacies and healthy crocodile feasts in the crocodile restaurant.
Nong Noa Paradise
It is located in the 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.
"Shemale Show"
It is a show performed by male actors who have 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 most famous in Pattaya and has become a unique project in Thailand's tourism industry. 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" singing and dancing, and humorous sketches, which are rich and colorful. , a flood of viewers. After the performance, the audience can also take photos with the ladyboys.
Phuket
Phuket is a paradise in southern Thailand and the largest island in Thailand. The island is surrounded by the warm waters of the Andaman Sea, beautiful beaches, strange-shaped islands, Natural landscapes such as stalactite caves and natural caves, coupled with the clear blue waters along the coast, and the breathtaking underwater world, add up to these natural conditions, and it is no exaggeration to call Phuket a "tropical paradise". Since the opening of the bridge connecting Phuket and the mainland of Thailand, the tourism industry began to rise in 1970. In a short period of time, Phuket has developed into the most famous tourist destination in Asia with its proud natural resources. one.
The beautiful scenery of Phuket has attracted many international tourists. If you like to visit forests full of primitive charm, Khao Phra Thaeo National Park is a very good choice. The Shenxian Peninsula at the southernmost tip is a perfect place to watch the sunset.
Other attractions worth mentioning include the Phuket Aquarium, Pearl Farm, Thai Village and Orchid Garden, and the Female Warrior Monument.
Of course, the golf courses on the island are not only picturesque, but also have a professional-level course environment, making golfers around the world happy.
Phang Nga Bay, which became a national marine park in 1981, is even more famous. There are more than 40 islands in it, including countless stalactites and stalagmites made of limestone. The shapes are all kinds of strange and more distinctive.
Fantasea
This is a unique amusement night city with Thai cultural concepts. Under the imagination and creation of the managers of Bangkok Wild World, it has become a must-visit cultural and entertainment night city for tourists in Phuket. Inspired by Thailand's rich culture, FantaSea not only showcases the charming scenery of Thailand, but also introduces modern cutting-edge high-tech entertainment projects such as lasers, electric statues, fireworks, musical waterfalls and image projections to integrate it into the fantasy world. The traditional culture of Thailand is combined into an inspiring amusement city, providing tourists with a panoramic view of typical Thai culture and the most modern entertainment enjoyment. Featuring cutting-edge high-tech performances and colorful entertainment programs, Phuket FantaSea is an amusement park full of exciting attractions.
Ayutthaya
Ayutthaya is called Ayutthaya in Thai. It is located on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River and is now the commercial center of mainland Thailand. Ayutthaya is located on a small plain at the confluence of three rivers: the Chao Phraya River, the Luo Wenli River, and the Basak River. It is not far from the ocean and is surrounded by fertile rice fields. It is an ideal administrative and transportation center. Therefore, in 1350 AD It was officially established as the capital by King Ramadipoli I.
In its heyday in the 17th century, it even controlled the entire central plain and the south. Ships from the Far East and even from all over the world sailed up the Chao Phraya River to trade here. At that time, the population exceeded 1 million, including Indians, Chinese, Japanese and people from various European countries. It can be said that the prosperity was unprecedented and the people's livelihood was prosperous.
Because the 33 rulers of Ayutthaya absorbed the Cambodian concept of divine right and combined it with Brahmanical rituals, they built many magnificent and beautiful palaces and majestic Buddhist temples. Most of the ruins that tourists can see today were built in the first 150 years of the city's rise. Now Ayutthaya has been included in the United Nations' top ten monuments protected areas. Ayutthaya is like a superb sculpture museum. The local temples, palaces and Buddha statues are all carved with solemn and elegant works. The artworks from the glorious period of Ayutthaya can be said to be classic masterpieces. Due to the prosperity at that time, Ayutthaya was described as a paradise on earth by many documents at the time.