CHIANG MAI
Chiang Mai is an extremely picturesque region. The city is located on the banks of the Ping River, surrounded by hills with overgrown forests. The surroundings amaze with their perfect beauty – small villages lost in the jungle, rice fields and orchards embody the idea of true harmony in the world of nature and man. Numerous tribes and nationalities, which did not experience the influence of civilization until the 20th century, inhabit this province, known throughout the world. The inquisitive gaze of the tourist has a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the original culture, style and beliefs of the tribes lost in the jungle. Extremely hospitable and sincere people are happy to meet tourists and willingly demonstrate their cultural values.
According to agooddir, Chiang Mai has a population of 1.6 million. The city was founded in 1296 by King Menrai. It is interesting that since then Chiang Mai belonged to several states: in the fourteenth century – the state of Lanna, then – Burma.
Chiang Mai today is the largest economic and cultural center of northern Thailand, which, despite modern trends in architecture, has retained its originality and unique appearance.
The old city in the center of Chiang Mai is the main concentration of attractions. This part of the city is surrounded by a stone wall in the form of a regular square, the sides of which are two kilometers long. There are still remains of the moat. On the territory of the Old City are the oldest temples of the country and the main attractions of Chiang Mai: Wat Chiang Man, Wat Chedi Luang, Tha Phe Gate, Wat Phra Singh, Wat Suandok and Wat Tiet Yot. Outside the Old City, there are also temples of amazing beauty, which are of great interest to tourists who plunge headlong into the mysterious atmosphere of antiquity, in which even the features of modern life dissolve. Here, it seems as if the rhythm of the modern city obeys the regularity and tranquility of ancient temples, reminiscent of the close connection of the past, present and future.
Chiang Mai– a city where, after dark, an evening bazaar opens, where merchants offer a wide variety of things: from small trinkets, dear to the heart of a tourist, to real works of art. Here you can buy a variety of amulets, bracelets, rings, beads, key chains and at the same time – Buddha statues and various animal figurines. Chiang Mai is famous for its textile factory, which produces high quality goods that are in special demand in Thailand and beyond. The factory is a source of pride for local residents, so it is included in the routes of many excursions for foreign tourists. For the latter, even the streets of the city seem quite exotic. On them, for example, you can easily meet an elephant that walks alone, without a master. Small elephants of the Asian breed are quite peaceful, to curious guests show goodwill. Such a cute animal can easily be fed with bananas and stroked.
Chiang Mai is known for its museums – National and Ethnographic, without visiting which the acquaintance with the city will be far from complete. You can get to Chiang Mai by plane, train or bus. The city’s openness and plenty of opportunities to explore Thai culture makes Chiang Mai one of the most attractive places in Thailand for travelers from all over the world.
HUAHIN
Hua Hin is translated as “stone head”, the name is due to the fact that in some places on the city coast, stones stick out of the water, from afar they look like stone heads.
Hua Hin – (translated as Stone Head) – is one of the oldest resorts in Thailand, located on the western coast of the Gulf of Thailand.
The city is home to the summer royal residence Mrigadayavan Palace and the main royal palace of Hua Hin Klai Kangwon Palace.
The distance to Bangkok is 220 kilometers.
PATTAYA
Pattaya is a famous resort in Thailand, located 147 km from Bangkok. Pattaya is called a 4-kilometer strip of beaches located in a quiet bay of the Gulf of Thailand. From the north, the beach is limited by Cape Banlamung, from the south – by Cape Pattaya. Golden sand and inviting crystal-clear blue of the ocean, a magnificent curved sandy coastline and a warm gentle wind from the sea, bringing fresh air with the aroma of salt water, makes Pattaya very attractive for tourists from all over the world. For those who love the sun and water sports, Pattaya will offer ideal conditions for swimming in the sea, as well as any kind of water activities.