<p data-gtm-vis-recent-on-screen-10540280_85=”22809″ data-gtm-vis-first-on-screen-10540280_85=”22809″ data-gtm-vis-total-visible-time-10540280_85=”100″ data-gtm-vis-has-fired-10540280_85=”1″>What is it about Thailand that makes it a major tourist destination? It could be the world famous mouth-watering cuisine, the exotic culture with its magnificent temples and palaces, the spectacular scenery which includes the multitude of pristine white sand beaches and turquoise seas, majestic mountains, fast flowing rivers wending their way through jungles or its long history and interesting archaeological sites all to be found on Thailand tours.</p>
<p data-gtm-vis-recent-on-screen-10540280_85=”22826″ data-gtm-vis-first-on-screen-10540280_85=”22826″ data-gtm-vis-total-visible-time-10540280_85=”100″ data-gtm-vis-has-fired-10540280_85=”1″>Perhaps it’s the friendly welcome from the Thai people. Thailand is often called the land of smiles and rightly so. The people will make an impression on you with their gentleness and polite, respectful approach. Perhaps this involves the major religion here, Buddhism which is all pervasive. Avery revered person is the King of Thailand and that is why the country is called the Kingdom of Thailand with its constitutional monarchy.</p>
<p data-gtm-vis-recent-on-screen-10540280_85=”29598″ data-gtm-vis-first-on-screen-10540280_85=”29598″ data-gtm-vis-total-visible-time-10540280_85=”100″ data-gtm-vis-has-fired-10540280_85=”1″>The first would naturally be the city of Bangkok which is a must inclusion on your Thailand vacation. With its teeming life and natural abundance of energy where temples sit side by side with canals and markets. It is one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities with magnificent temples and palaces, authentic canals, busy markets and a vibrant nightlife that has something for everyone on Thailand tours.</p>
<p data-gtm-vis-recent-on-screen-10540280_85=”38803″ data-gtm-vis-first-on-screen-10540280_85=”38803″ data-gtm-vis-total-visible-time-10540280_85=”100″ data-gtm-vis-has-fired-10540280_85=”1″>Some of the more important venues and activitieson trips to Thailand include the following. The Grand Palace complex, the official residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782, situated right on the Chao Phraya River is a must see as is a cruise on the river itself. Perhaps take one of the ferries sailing up and down the river from which you can get on and off at leisure at any of the sites along the way. . On the riverbanks, you can also visit the Wat Pho Temple with its Reclining Buddha, the Wat Phra Kaeo Temple with its Emerald Buddha and the Wat Arun Temple also known as the Temple of Dawn.</p>
<p data-gtm-vis-recent-on-screen-10540280_85=”38852″ data-gtm-vis-first-on-screen-10540280_85=”38852″ data-gtm-vis-total-visible-time-10540280_85=”100″ data-gtm-vis-has-fired-10540280_85=”1″>Close to Bangkok are two very interesting side trips, both of which are included on most trips to Thailand. The first is the Kanchanaburi region famous as the place where the “Bridge over the River Kwai” was located. Here you can visit the bridge, the cemetery and stay overnight in a floating hotel. The other is to travel to Damnoen Saduak to experience a traditional floating market and also visit the Rose Garden for a show including Thai traditional dancing, Thai boxing and musical entertainment. Although there are many beach resorts throughout Thailand, mainly in the south of the country, there are a few which are not too far from Bangkok such as Pattaya, Hua Hin, Ko Samet and Ko Chang.  On a Thai vacation, Chiang Mai is the principal city in the north where the ambience is much more serene than that of Bangkok. It is surrounded by mountains and lush countryside and is known as the “Rose of the North”. Inside Chiang Mai’s remaining city walls are more than 30 temples dating back to the founding of the principality. The famous Night Bazaar is a must visit especially during the amazing Loy Krathong Festival in November. The locals say you have not experienced Chiang Mai until you have seen the view from Doi Suthep, eaten a bowl of kao soi, and purchased an umbrella from Bo Sang. Definitely make time for a visit to Doi Suthep, a temple located on top of a mountain with wonderful panoramic views or to a local elephant camp to see the animals at work and play. Northern Thailand is also the region to visit with genuine hill tribes to experience how they live their separate existence from the rest of society. They originally migrated from neighbouring China, Tibet and Myanmar to the rural highlands of Northern Thailand to continue their traditional way of life as farmers in the mountains.</p>