Popularly known as the ‘Land of smile,’ Thailand is the most vibrant tourist destinations in Southeast Asia due to a massive footfall of international tourists each year. Interestingly, despite this vast influx of visitors, Thailand’s has successfully maintained its cultural integrity and it remains largely undamaged. Thailand is highly appreciated for having avoided colonization, but has been able to absorb western modernity while maintaining its own rich heritage and culture.
The spirit of Thailand remains in the typical Thai farming villages that is still engaged in traditional practices like agriculture, working in paddy fields, fishing communities, rubber plantation and practicing ancient Buddhist principles. But, as with every tourist destination, it is also vital to calibrate with modern changes to become a substantial holiday hotspot, and Thailand has perfectly maintained that balance.
Magnificent high-rises and neon lights occupy the foreground of the tourist picture with a vibrant and festive mood that attracts huge amount of tourists to this country each year. Thailand is a beautiful balance between the modern comforts and wilderness that provides a perfect ground for off-beat path adventure for the adrenaline seekers. Whether one takes the elaborate and vibrant beaches or the wild and adventurous mountain villages in the north, Thailand does not disappoint any visitor.
Despite the never-sleepy nightlife, gorgeous beaches and vibrant markets, nearly 85 percent of the population still practices Theravada Buddhism, a unifying faith that binds all aspects of life. It exists everywhere from the tiered temple rooftops that dominate every skyline in Thailand, to the omnipresent saffron-robed monks and the packed calendar of festivals.
Most Visited Attractions in Thailand Are:
The Grand Palace Bangkok:
The capital city Bangkok’s most important tourist destination, The Grand Palace is staggering in historical significance, art, architecture and craftsmanship. It is like a maze of royal halls, temples, and ancient relics. The most significant and important part being the Wat Phra Kaeo, temple of the Emerald Buddha houses a relic within the premises which is said to be a piece of bone or hair from the enlightened Buddha himself.
Sunday Walking Street, Chiang Mai:
A holiday trip to Thailand is incomplete without tasting the cheap and delicious street food there. Chiang Mai's Sunday Night Walking Street is famous for infinite varieties of scrumptious and mouthwatering street food. From pad Thai, chicken satay, samosas, crab cakes to fried bananas and fresh fruit shakes, the food street can satisfy culinary cravings of every individual.
Khao Yai National Park:
In Thailand elephants are highly revered as a very sacred animal. One can find statues and paintings of them can be seen everywhere and there are many tour groups and elephant camps throughout the country allowing visitors to spend more time with the creatures by trekking through the jungle, bathing them, and even getting to help out with their morning feedings.
CONCLUSION:
CONCLUSION:
Thailand beams with attractive tourist activities with a wide variety of adventurous getaways. Enjoying Thailand with an affordable budget tour is a great idea to explore the hidden treasure of this beautiful land and that too in a pocket friendly price.
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