-
Saphan Mon
Sangkhlaburis iconic, 440m wooden bridge, one of the largest in the world, connects the main town, home mostly to Thai and Karen, with the Mon settlement. Although the buildings and shops on the Mon side arent any different from other Thai villages, the many cheroot-smoking women,
-
Chantaboon Waterfront Community
Hugging the banks of Mae Nam Chanthaburi is this charismatic part of town, filled with restored houses and elderly residents sitting around reminiscing about their Chanthaburi tales with each other. The Learning House displays neighbourhood photos, paintings and architectural desig
-
Ayuthaya Historical Park
Ancient ruins, the vibe of rural Thailand, tasty food, good-value accommodation – and all of it only 70km from Bangkok: Ayuthaya is the easiest and most worthwhile escape from the Big Mango. The riverside city served as the seat of one of ancient Thailands most powerful kingdoms un
-
Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihaan
The most important wát in southern Thailand, stunning Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihaan (simply known as Mahathat) boasts an imposing 77m white chedi (stupa) crowned by a gold spire piercing the sky. According to legend, Queen Hem Chala and Prince Thanakuman brought relics to Nakhon
-
Kwan Phayao
This vast body of water is the largest swamp in northern Thailand and a symbol of Phayao. Although naturally occurring, the water level is artificially controlled, otherwise the wetlands would go dry outside of the wet season. Framed by mountains, the swamp is in fact more scenic t
-
Sala Kaew Ku
Yes, its cheesy, but the sheer size of the sculptures at Sala Kaew Ku cant fail to impress. Built over a period of 20 years by Luang Pu Boun Leua Sourirat, a mystic who died in 1996, the park features a weird and wonderful array of gigantic sculptures ablaze with Hindu-Buddhist ima
-
Suan Pakkad Palace Museum
An overlooked treasure, Suan Phakkad is a collection of eight traditional wooden Thai houses that was once the residence of Princess Chumbon of Nakhon Sawan and before that a lettuce farm – hence the name. Within the stilt buildings are displays of art, antiques and furnishings, an
-
Wat Tham Seua
This sprawling hill and cave temple complex 9km northwest of Krabi Town is an easy, worthwhile day trip. At the park entrance youll come to a gruellingly steep 1260-step staircase leading to a 600m karst peak. After a 30- to 40-minute climb, the fit and fearless are rewarded with g
-
Golden Mount & Wat Saket
Golden Mount was commissioned by Rama III, who ordered that the earth dug out to create Bangkok’s expanding klorng network be piled up to build an enormous, 100m-high, 500m-wide chedi .Next door, seemingly peaceful Wat Saket contains murals that are among both the most beautiful an
-
Wat Pho
Youll find (slightly) fewer tourists here than at Wat Phra Kaew, but Wat Pho is our fave among Bangkoks biggest sights. In fact, the compound incorporates a host of superlatives: the citys largest reclining Buddha, the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand and the country
-
Wat Suthat
Other than being just plain huge and impressive, Wat Suthat also holds the highest royal temple grade. Inside the wí·hăhn (sanctuary for a Buddha sculpture) are intricate Jataka (stories of the Buddha) murals and the 8m-high Phra Si Sakayamuni , Thailand’s largest surviving Sukhoth
-
Big Buddha
High atop the Nakkerd Hills, northwest of Chalong circle, and visible from half of the island, the 45m-high Big Buddha sits grandly on Phukets finest viewpoint. Though its a tad touristy, tinkling bells and flapping flags give this space an energetic pulse. Pay your respects at the
-
Phra Narai Ratchaniwet
Plan to spend a few hours at this former royal palace, now home to the Somdet Phra Narai National Museum, which houses excellent displays of local history. Built starting in 1665 with help from French and Italian engineers, the palace was used to welcome foreign dignitaries. It was
-
Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha)
The attraction at Wat Traimit is undoubtedly the impressive 3m-tall, 5.5-tonne, solid-gold Buddha image , which gleams like, well, gold. Sculpted in the graceful Sukhothai style, the image was discovered some 40 years ago beneath a stucco/plaster exterior, when it fell from a crane
-
Wat Phra That Phanom
This temple is a potent and beautiful place; even if youre feeling templed-out, youll likely be impressed. At its hub is a stupa (tâht), more impressive than any in present-day Laos and highly revered by Buddhists from both countries. The tâht is 53.6m high, and a 16kg real-gold um
-
Khao Laem Reservoir
A boat ride on this gigantic lake is a must. The lake was formed in the 1980s when the Vajiralongkorn Dam (known locally as Khao Laem Dam) was constructed across Mae Nam Khwae Noi near Thong Pha Phum. Two of the many villages submerged under the new lake were moved up to their pres
-
Phimai Historical Park
According to the information in its visitor centre , this temple was started by Khmer King Jayaviravarman (r AD 1002–1006), although other records have it dated to as late as the 12th century. Regardless, Phimai is one of the most impressive Khmer ruins in Thailand. Though built as
-
Bang Pa In Palace
An eclectic assortment of architectural styles makes this a palace like no other. First used in the 17th century, it was revived in the 19th century by Kings Rama IV and V, the latter of whom added most of its European styling. Highlights include the stunning Chinese-style Wehart C
-
Talat Warorot
Chiang Mais oldest public market, Warorot (also spelt Waroros) is a great place to connect with the citys Thai soul. Alongside souvenir vendors youll find parades of stalls selling must-have items for ordinary Thai households: woks, toys, fishermens nets, pickled tea leaves, wigs,
-
Wat Phra Singh
This temple dates back to the late 14th century, and its oldest surviving original buildings are typical northern Thai-style wood structures with low, sweeping roofs. The main wí·hăhn (sanctuary) houses impressive wooden doors thought to have been carved by local artists, as well a
Total
1184 -travel
FirstPage PreviousPage NextPage LastPage CurrentPage:
59/60 20-travel/Page GoTo Page:
