According to National Geographic, Thailand belongs to the best beach World resorts (read more about the best Thai beaches), but the country heir to the kingdom of Siam is attractive not only by them. We offer you a list of the most beautiful ancient cities of Thailand, the tour of the streets which will be the best the memory of a trip to this country. Article below will help you decide which city of Thailand is better to go in order to get acquainted with the country in its original form, even before how did she become a satanic mecca among the southeast countries Asia.1
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Ayutthaya
Ayutthaya is the oldest city in Thailand, four 00 years old (13 five 2–17 6 7) was the capital of the kingdom of Siam. The place where they met trade routes from China, Malaysia and India. By the time of destruction Burma’s army was the largest city on the planet, more than a million people. Majestic ruins that stir the imagination tourists. Included by UNESCO in the World Heritage List. Usually for His visits are organized by a full day excursion from Bangkok.
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Chiang rai
Chiang Rai is a rather beautiful city in Thailand, attracting those who appreciate non-standard manifestations of talent. The place where the surrealistic White Temple is built, the decoration which combines traditional Thai motifs and modernism – the main hall depicts scenes from the saga “Star Wars”. Northern city, surrounded by rocks, it is possible linger more than one day to admire the architecture and nature away from the crowds of beach holiday fans (read about other entertainment in Thailand in addition to the beaches).
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Chiang mai
Chiang Rai is Thailand’s second largest city, therefore it can become a place of independent travel where it stands spend the whole vacation. Fascinatingly beautiful surroundings, interesting also by the fact that almost legendary giraffe people live there – women from the mountain tribe of Karen, lengthening their necks with long bronze rings.
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Krabi Town
The resort city of Thailand, just the way depict this country on postcards and in tourist advertising Avenues. Visiting it, you will see Buddhist temples (especially take a look at the Tiger Temple) and the real eastern markets, and in surroundings – wild white sand beaches, cliffs with rushing waterfalls, lush jungle greens and blue lakes. It is believed that the most beautiful sunsets can be seen in Krabi. One of the main competitors of the island of Phuket, located in a few kilometers to the southwest.
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Kanchanaburi
If you saw the movie “Bridge over the River Kwai”, then you It will be doubly interesting to visit the city of Kanchanaburi in the west countries near the border of Burma. It was there that unfolded tragic events of the Second World War. One of the most picturesque the provinces of the country, where you can see virgin nature, caves, waterfalls, visit the elephant farm and the reservation of the Monov tribe – nationality, different from the surrounding Burmese and Thais.
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Sukhothai
Sukhothai is the authentic city of Thailand and capital (123eight –1382) of the ancient kingdom of the same name Sukhothai It will be interesting because it wants to do a kind of leap into the past. Historic scenic ruins located 12 kilometers from the modern city wearing the same title. Particularly memorable is the morning bike ride through the the ancient streets and the view of the statue of Buddha in the rays of the rising sun.
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A small town in the north, adjacent to Chiang Mai. Party spot for hippies, bohemians and other informals. Mass so called backpackers, living for years on the principle of “what God will give.” The picturesque surroundings are jungle-covered mountains. If not classic asian chaos in the streets and tropical climate this the village could be called alpine.
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Nongkhai
Nong Khai is located on the banks of the Mekong River, considered sacred by all inhabitants of the Indochina peninsula. One of Thailand’s best cities for those who seek to know sacral essence of the country. The Phu Phra Nature Park is open to them. Bath – Hill with a footprint of Buddha. In the vicinity of the city passes the only route connecting Thailand with Laos.
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Petchaburi
Another historic city in Thailand, it is located on road from bangkok to chumphon. A real treasure trove for those who Beckoning exquisite architectural forms of Southeast Asia. City saturated with temples and palaces – the former royal residences.
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Lampang
Lampang is an authentic Thai town, the third largest largest among the northern “fellow”, as well as the capital province of the same name. At one time, Lampang was developed medieval city. However it lasted not for long, the ten-year war transformed the eomic component This region is in decline for many years. From here there was a big outflow population, and after the loss of independence Lampangom, they began rule Burma until the beginning of the 20th century. A variety of survivors after the war temples, national parks and other sights – what’s worth getting to know to tourists!
