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Thailand 's Tourist Attractions

Variety is indeed the spice of life in Thailand. Bangkok, the capital city, can puzzle visitors with its hectic pace of life. But a short drive away, the tranquil charm of rural towns awaits. From the golden spires of temples to the majestic ruins of ancient capitals, from the capital’s high-rise edifices to the simple houses of country villagers, there is no shortage of choice. Thailand’s miraculous combination of respect for the past with zest for the new and a joy in today’s pleasures guarantees visitors the most enjoyable travel experience. But if you are looking for something exotic, would like to experience the charm of the Orient, plenty of things await in Thailand. Whether you are enthusiastic for arts and culture, nature, sports, entertainment, shopping, or whatever, Thailand has plenty to offer.
For pure holiday-making magic, Thailand's islands and beaches are working definitions of heaven. And as for urban delights, the huge metropolis of Bangkok, although it can alarm with its chaos and its scale, tends to so charm visitors with its energy and cultural treasures.

Central • East • North • Northeast • South

:: Northeast ::

        Known as Isan in Thai, the Northeast consists mostly of a plateau. But in fact, it has large numbers of tourist spots, especially sites of historical and archaeological significance.
       Nakhon Ratchasima (259 km), or Khorat for short, is the gateway to the Northeast, where are located the Thao Suranari Monument, Khmer-style stone shrine Prasat Hin Phimai and an over 250-year-old banyan tree. Khon Kaen (449 km), one of the northeastern commercial centres famous for the local product -- matmi silk. At Phuwiang National park, dinosaurs' fossils, which were uncovered at the site, are on show. Kalasin (519 km) is where dinosaurs' fossils were excavated and are now exhibited at Dinosaur Research Centre in Sahatkhan district.
     Ubon Ratchathani (629 km), where the Pha Taem National Park is located and the annual Candle Festival is grandly celebrated around July. Sakon Nakhon (647 km) offers tourists the picturesque scenery of the vast Nong Han Lake and Phu Phan National Park. Surin (457 km), the land of elephants, is world famous for its Elephant Round-up taking place at the third weekend of November.
      Buri Ram (410 km), is where the largest-Khmer style stone temple, Prasat Hin Phanom Rung, is located. Loei (520 km), a challenging place for nature lovers who want to admire the scenic beauty of Phu Kradueng National Park in the cool season Udon Thani (564 km) is famous for its World Heritage site - Ban Chiang Village of ancient civilisation, and Phu Phra Bat Historical Park with bizarre rock formations. Nakhon Phanom (740 km) is well known for its Phrathat Phanom, which is a very ancient pagoda containing a relic of the Buddha, and its annual Illuminated Boat Procession Festival, which is held around October or November.

Pha Nom Rung            Phu Kra Dueng             Phu Luang               Phu Rua National
                                 National Park            National Park                    Park