Planning to visit Thailand and confused about which cities to visit? You can start by glancing at the 10 most popular cities to be visited by tourists, especially foreign tourists.
As excellent tourism in Southeast Asia and Asia, Thailand certainly has several cities worthy of being included in the tour itinerary. However, if you are novice travelers who are still confused about making a choice, the following 5 cities are expected to represent some of Thailand's beauty before exploring other semi-mainstream or even anti-mainstream destinations.
1. Bangkok
As the capital of Thailand, Bangkok is the main gate to enter the country, especially for tourists who come by airplane. Automatically this city has become most visited city by foreign tourists, so that the name Bangkok is always on the top list of city names that must be visited while travelling in Thailand.
However, Bangkok is visited by tourists not only because of its status as capital of Thailand. This city does have a lot of undeniable tourist charm. Many tourists describe Bangkok as a city with two very interesting contrasting sides.
Bangkok has a distinctive face of the metropolitan city, with skyscrapers and modern transportation that reaches almost all corners of the country. Interestingly, Bangkok also still has many historical tourist spots, including palaces and temples, which make the atmosphere in Bangkok feel even more contrasting.
The contrast of atmosphere in Bangkok does not just end there. Bangkok also has many nightclubs, but also collects various areas and streets that are popular as places to hold parties on the roadside. One of them is Khao San Road, which is known as backpacker paradise.
In addition, despite having many luxury shopping centers that offer an international-class shopping atmosphere, Bangkok is also studded with a variety of cheap markets where tourists can bid on groceries and buy up various cheap trinkets.
In addition, Bangkok also has many options for tourism activities. For example, the city which was once called the Venice of the East also has water tourism. Tourists can ride various types of boats along the river and various canals in Bangkok.
Or, if suddenly bored with modern transportation such as Skytrain, tourists can try to ride Tuk Tuk, a traditional Thai vehicle, which is ready to take you traveling to reach various tourist attractions in Bangkok. Anyway, tourists are guaranteed not to feel bored while in this city.
2. Ayutthaya
If you claim to be historical romance lovers, then Ayutthaya must be included in your itinerary list. The city, which is about 85 kilometers north of Bangkok, is indeed a historical city.
In the past Ayutthaya was once the second capital of Siam (after Sukhothai), as well as being the largest city in the world (in the 1700s). Its strategic location makes this city, which is located between China, India and Malay, once the biggest trading city in Asia and the world, and is visited by many migrants from various countries.
Today, Ayutthaya is a historic city recognized by the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city, located on an island surrounded by three rivers (Chao Phraya river, Lopburi river, and Pa Sak river) has many ruins of temples and palaces that are silent witnesses of Ayutthaya's splendor in the past.
There are also lodging facilities and several nightclubs (generally located on the northeast side of Ayutthaya), so that tourists can explore Ayutthaya with more satisfaction when staying at Ayutthaya.
For additional information, Ayutthaya is usually visited as a side trip from Bangkok. If your based tour is in Bangkok, you can contact various travel agents in the city to schedule a day trip to Ayutthaya.
3. Chiang Mai
Located on the northern side of Thailand, there is the city of Chiang Mai which is often nicknamed "Rose of the North". The city of Chiang Mai is the capital of the province of the same name, as well as being the fifth largest city in Thailand.
But don't imagine Chiang Mai is just an ordinary metropolitan city, because here you can find lots of interesting attractions, ranging from various temples, museums, to beautiful natural scenery. In fact you can also find many historic tourist spots, most of which you can find behind the walls of the old city.
Additional information, Chiang Mai also has its own airport, which is about 3 kilometers from the city center. This airport serves domestic flights, as well as international flights. If you depart from other countries such as Singapore, Myanmar, and China; you can choose the flight that directly landed at Chiang Mai International Airport.
4. Pattaya
Claiming to be beach life lovers as well as the glitter of nightlife? Then Pattaya may not be absent from the list of cities to visit while in Thailand.
This seaside town, which is about 150 kilometers from the southeast side of Bangkok, does have many cool beaches, ranging from popular beaches that are never empty of visitors, to hidden beaches that offer a private atmosphere. Various activities can be done on the beaches of Pattaya, ranging from just sunbathing, enjoying a variety of culinary on the beach, to doing various water sports.
Not only that, Pattaya is also famous for the excitement of its nightlife. The sex industry and sex tourism are still another image of the famous Pattaya. But in recent years, the local government has seriously directed Pattaya tourism to be enjoyed by various types of tourists, including those who travel with family. Therefore, now in Pattaya you can also find a variety of attractions that are family-friendly, such as the availability of various theme parks, museums, aquariums, and others.
5. Phuket
Okay, Phuket is indeed not a city name. Precisely, Phuket is an island located in southern Thailand, as well as being the largest island in Thailand. But still, this island deserves to be included in the list of places to visit when you are in Thailand, especially if you are a beginner traveler who is still looking for information about popular tourism in the country as known as the White Elephant.
Phuket offers many things sought by tourists, especially foreign tourists. On this island you can find beautiful beaches that can be enjoyed free of charge, aka free.
Besides beaches, Phuket also has many other attractions; starting from the old city area filled with ancient buildings in Sino-Portuguese architectural style, various beautiful temples - including temples that have super large Buddha statues, various view points - a place to enjoy Phuket from a height, and others.
Like other popular tourist areas in Thailand, Phuket also has an area that offers a vibrant night atmosphere. The most popular spot to celebrate the night in Phuket is Bangla Road, a place where you can mingle with tourists from all over the world and locals from various professions.
Currently in Phuket there is also an ongoing trend to hold marriages. You can arrange the wedding you want, as well as directly design your honeymoon in Phuket and surrounding areas. This trend is increasingly favored by tourists, and began to be sold as another charm of Phuket.
As excellent tourism in Southeast Asia and Asia, Thailand certainly has several cities worthy of being included in the tour itinerary. However, if you are novice travelers who are still confused about making a choice, the following 5 cities are expected to represent some of Thailand's beauty before exploring other semi-mainstream or even anti-mainstream destinations.
1. Bangkok
As the capital of Thailand, Bangkok is the main gate to enter the country, especially for tourists who come by airplane. Automatically this city has become most visited city by foreign tourists, so that the name Bangkok is always on the top list of city names that must be visited while travelling in Thailand.
However, Bangkok is visited by tourists not only because of its status as capital of Thailand. This city does have a lot of undeniable tourist charm. Many tourists describe Bangkok as a city with two very interesting contrasting sides.
Bangkok has a distinctive face of the metropolitan city, with skyscrapers and modern transportation that reaches almost all corners of the country. Interestingly, Bangkok also still has many historical tourist spots, including palaces and temples, which make the atmosphere in Bangkok feel even more contrasting.
The contrast of atmosphere in Bangkok does not just end there. Bangkok also has many nightclubs, but also collects various areas and streets that are popular as places to hold parties on the roadside. One of them is Khao San Road, which is known as backpacker paradise.
In addition, despite having many luxury shopping centers that offer an international-class shopping atmosphere, Bangkok is also studded with a variety of cheap markets where tourists can bid on groceries and buy up various cheap trinkets.
In addition, Bangkok also has many options for tourism activities. For example, the city which was once called the Venice of the East also has water tourism. Tourists can ride various types of boats along the river and various canals in Bangkok.
Or, if suddenly bored with modern transportation such as Skytrain, tourists can try to ride Tuk Tuk, a traditional Thai vehicle, which is ready to take you traveling to reach various tourist attractions in Bangkok. Anyway, tourists are guaranteed not to feel bored while in this city.
2. Ayutthaya
If you claim to be historical romance lovers, then Ayutthaya must be included in your itinerary list. The city, which is about 85 kilometers north of Bangkok, is indeed a historical city.
In the past Ayutthaya was once the second capital of Siam (after Sukhothai), as well as being the largest city in the world (in the 1700s). Its strategic location makes this city, which is located between China, India and Malay, once the biggest trading city in Asia and the world, and is visited by many migrants from various countries.
Today, Ayutthaya is a historic city recognized by the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city, located on an island surrounded by three rivers (Chao Phraya river, Lopburi river, and Pa Sak river) has many ruins of temples and palaces that are silent witnesses of Ayutthaya's splendor in the past.
There are also lodging facilities and several nightclubs (generally located on the northeast side of Ayutthaya), so that tourists can explore Ayutthaya with more satisfaction when staying at Ayutthaya.
For additional information, Ayutthaya is usually visited as a side trip from Bangkok. If your based tour is in Bangkok, you can contact various travel agents in the city to schedule a day trip to Ayutthaya.
3. Chiang Mai
Located on the northern side of Thailand, there is the city of Chiang Mai which is often nicknamed "Rose of the North". The city of Chiang Mai is the capital of the province of the same name, as well as being the fifth largest city in Thailand.
But don't imagine Chiang Mai is just an ordinary metropolitan city, because here you can find lots of interesting attractions, ranging from various temples, museums, to beautiful natural scenery. In fact you can also find many historic tourist spots, most of which you can find behind the walls of the old city.
Additional information, Chiang Mai also has its own airport, which is about 3 kilometers from the city center. This airport serves domestic flights, as well as international flights. If you depart from other countries such as Singapore, Myanmar, and China; you can choose the flight that directly landed at Chiang Mai International Airport.
4. Pattaya
Claiming to be beach life lovers as well as the glitter of nightlife? Then Pattaya may not be absent from the list of cities to visit while in Thailand.
This seaside town, which is about 150 kilometers from the southeast side of Bangkok, does have many cool beaches, ranging from popular beaches that are never empty of visitors, to hidden beaches that offer a private atmosphere. Various activities can be done on the beaches of Pattaya, ranging from just sunbathing, enjoying a variety of culinary on the beach, to doing various water sports.
Not only that, Pattaya is also famous for the excitement of its nightlife. The sex industry and sex tourism are still another image of the famous Pattaya. But in recent years, the local government has seriously directed Pattaya tourism to be enjoyed by various types of tourists, including those who travel with family. Therefore, now in Pattaya you can also find a variety of attractions that are family-friendly, such as the availability of various theme parks, museums, aquariums, and others.
5. Phuket
Okay, Phuket is indeed not a city name. Precisely, Phuket is an island located in southern Thailand, as well as being the largest island in Thailand. But still, this island deserves to be included in the list of places to visit when you are in Thailand, especially if you are a beginner traveler who is still looking for information about popular tourism in the country as known as the White Elephant.
Phuket offers many things sought by tourists, especially foreign tourists. On this island you can find beautiful beaches that can be enjoyed free of charge, aka free.
Besides beaches, Phuket also has many other attractions; starting from the old city area filled with ancient buildings in Sino-Portuguese architectural style, various beautiful temples - including temples that have super large Buddha statues, various view points - a place to enjoy Phuket from a height, and others.
Like other popular tourist areas in Thailand, Phuket also has an area that offers a vibrant night atmosphere. The most popular spot to celebrate the night in Phuket is Bangla Road, a place where you can mingle with tourists from all over the world and locals from various professions.
Currently in Phuket there is also an ongoing trend to hold marriages. You can arrange the wedding you want, as well as directly design your honeymoon in Phuket and surrounding areas. This trend is increasingly favored by tourists, and began to be sold as another charm of Phuket.
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