30 places to visit in Thailand

Thailand is the dream of all travelers — those who independently explore unexplored corners, and those who buy tourist vouchers. In Thailand, you can see almost everything: unearthly landscapes, crystal clear water, old temples, wildlife and hospitable people. See 30 places to visit in Thailand.

Bridge over the River Kwai. During the construction of this famous bridge, about 10 thousand people died. To this day, it remains a symbol of the brutality of the Japanese occupation of Southeast Asia. The bridge was destroyed in 1944. Only the rounded steel structures were preserved, and the rectangular middle parts of the bridge were restored after the war by the Japanese as war reparations.

Pang Nga Bay is a real miracle of nature. The fabulous lagoon is hidden between steep limestone cliffs. There are only two other places in the world that can compare in beauty with Pang Nga Bay.

Khao Kheow — a unique nature reserve has been created on the territory of the 1500-year-old jungle, where you can personally meet a lion lying on the road or a giraffe passing by. Hiking tours, educational hikes, and night safaris are organized here for tourists.

Railey is a peninsula with fabulous beaches, fenced off from the outside world by huge rocks — this place is not accidentally included in the list of the most beautiful places in the world.

The Reclining Buddha in Bangkok is a huge 46—meter fully gold-plated statue of the Buddha, who is in a state of nirvana… Everywhere in Thailand you will feel how Buddhist mysticism penetrates into your life.

Khao San in Bangkok is a great starting point for those who want to get to know the city. Nearby is the river, Phra Arhit Marina, Sanam Luang Fields and the Grand Palace. Only here you can feel the atmosphere of carelessness, freedom and joy, which you will not find in any other place in Bangkok.

Amphawa is a floating market in the central region of Thailand.

Sa-Morakot is an emerald lake. If you want to see something that you have never seen in your life, then you should come to the emerald lake Sa-Morakot.

Lopburi Monkey City, the main attraction of which are tailed macaques.

Wat Arun in Bangkok is the temple of Dawn, which is reached by an unusually steep staircase. It looks especially intriguing in the rays of the rising or setting sun.

Wat Phra Kaeo is an amazingly beautiful Grand Palace, a royal residence.

Fabulous islands — Ko Tap, Ko Poda, Ko Mor in the province of Krabi — is a real paradise for those who like to walk in the water on a sandy bottom.

The most beautiful landscapes can be seen by boating on the Chao Phraya River.

In Phuket, there is a gibbon rehabilitation center in the Khao Phra Teo National Park, where they are trying to restore the population of these endangered unique animals.

Han Sok is the oldest and richest ecosystem in Thailand with a unique virgin forest of Hao Sok.

Ko Chang on the southeast coast is suitable for those who lack adrenaline, who are not afraid to drive on narrow and dangerous mountain roads. It is safe to say that the risk is fully compensated by the beautiful views that open from there. And going down into the valley, you can enjoy the amazing beauty of the beaches.

Moon Mink Island is almost a paradise on earth. You will never forget this place.

Koh Samui, Namuang — parking and entrance to the national Park are free. Jumping from a ledge into a deep pool filled with refreshing water is a real temptation not only for children, but also for adults. Between Namuang I Falls and Namuang II has a huge safari park and a large number of elephants.

Hua Hin. This may come as a big surprise to you, but in Thailand has a real winery that produces wine that receives awards at international competitions. Therefore, in the Hua Hin mountains, during wine tasting, tourists can feel almost like in Tuscany.

The house of the "silk spy" and intelligence officer Jim Thompson in Bangkok, whose death still remains an unsolved mystery. His house, which is actually six buildings from different parts of Thailand, is an enclave of tranquility and a testament to a bygone era in the heart of bustling Bangkok.

Popular beaches of Lamai and Chaweng in Koh Samui with soft white sand and beautiful coastal cliffs.

Phuket: Similan Island and Surin Island are surrounded by coral reefs, sharp rocks and strewn with golden sand. These islands are a real paradise for divers and a photographer's dream.

Si-Satchanalai is an abandoned nostalgic ancient city, which is a historical monument of ingenious urban planning.

Vua Talap Island. From the observation deck on the "Sleeping Cow Island", where sea gypsies live, a heavenly landscape opens up.

The Mae Hong Son loop in the northwestern part of Thailand, which consists of 1864 turns, is the most beautiful corner of the country - offering stunning views of amazing mountains and valleys, forests, rice fields and mysterious villages. And, of course, the beautiful city of Pai.

From the north-western part of Thailand, you can get to Myanmar (Burma) for one day. You need to leave your passport at the border, you will be given a one-day pass worth about $ 10, with which you can visit the small town of Tachilek (Thachilek), where they sell hot roasted chestnuts.

The ancient Wat Phra That Lampang Luang Temple is a popular attraction in Thailand. It was built in the XV century and has been preserved in good condition to the present, and inside the temple there is a statue of Buddha from 1563.

Ko Si Chang — Royal Island without a king in Pattaya, where you can see the remains of the royal palace of the XIX century, the main part of which was moved to Dusit Park in Bangkok.

Khan Yai National Park is the oldest and most frequently visited protected area in the Thailand. Special platforms on high towers have been built in the park, from which you can observe wild animals in their habitat.

The area near Pattaya is a place where time has stopped. In the villages of Bang Saray, Samaesan, Ang Sila you will feel like in the 60s: sleepy streets, wonderful beaches, excellent dried shrimp and seafood.