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Prang Sam Yot
The impressive Prang Sam Yot and its huge resident troop of monkeys are Lopburis most famous attraction. The three linked towers were built by the Khmer in the 13th century as a Buddhist temple, though it was later converted to Shiva worship. There are two ruined headless Buddha im
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Wat Phra Si Sanphet
This ruined temples three magnificent stupas are one of the iconic images of Ayuthaya. Built in the late 15th century, Wat Phra Si Sanphet was a royal temple inside palace grounds, and these were the models for Bangkoks Wat Phra Kaew and Royal Palace. It was Ayuthayas largest templ
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Wat Phumin
Nan’s most famous Buddhist temple is celebrated for its exquisite murals that were executed during the late 19th century by a Thai Lü artist named Thit Buaphan. The exterior of the temple takes the form of a cruciform bòht (chapel) that was constructed in 1596 and restored during t
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Lanna Folklife Museum
Set inside the Thai-colonial-style former Provincial Court, dating from 1935, this imaginative museum recreates Lanna village life in a series of life-sized dioramas that explain everything from lai·krahm stencilling and fon lep (a mystical Lanna dance with long, metal false finger
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Phi
The strenuous Phi-Phi viewpoint climb is a steep, rewarding 20- to 30-minute hike up hundreds of steps and narrow twisting paths. Follow the signs on the road heading northeast from Ton Sai Village; most people will need to stop for a break (dont forget your water bottle). The view
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Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit
Next to Wat Phra Si Sanphet, this sanctuary hall houses one of Thailands largest bronze Buddha images. The 12.5m-high figure (17m with the base) was badly damaged by a lightning-induced fire around 1700, and again when the Burmese sacked the city. The Buddha and the building were r
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Thailand–Burma Railway Centre
This modern, informative museum explains Kanchanaburis role in WWII and ensures that the deaths remain a tragedy, not a statistic. The galleries tell the history of the railway, how prisoners were treated and what happened after the line was completed. Upstairs is a display of wart
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Phu Phrabat Historical Park
Steeped in mythical intrigue and peppered with bizarre rock formations, Phu Phrabat Historical Park is one of the region’s highlights. The formations are a collection of balanced rocks, spires and whale-sized boulders with several shrines and wáts built in and around them. Prehisto
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Doi Inthanon National Park
Thailand’s highest peak is Doi Inthanon (often abbreviated to Doi In), which is 2565m above sea level, an impressive altitude for the kingdom, but a tad diminutive compared to its cousins in the Himalaya. The 1000-sq-km national park surrounding the peak has hiking trails, waterfal
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Ban Si Raya
Halfway down Lantas eastern coast, Ban Si Raya was the islands original port and commercial centre, providing a safe harbour for Arabic and Chinese trading vessels sailing between Phuket, Penang and Singapore. It was Lantas administrative capital from 1901 to 1998. Some of the grac
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Phu Bo Bit Forest Park
If you want to harden up your legs for Loeis national parks, Phu Bo Bit gives you 600 steep steps to practice on, and rewards your effort with great 360-degree views of the town and the surrounding mountains. Its a decent climb, but can be done in half an hour or so each way. The p
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Wat Phanan Choeng
A bevy of popular merit-making ceremonies makes this a hectic temple on weekends. The signature attraction is the 19m-high Phra Phanan Choeng Buddha, which was created in 1324 and sits inside a soaring wí·hǎhn (8am to 5pm) surrounded by 84,000 small Buddha images lining the walls.
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Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
The largest of Kanchanaburis two war cemeteries, immaculately maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, is right in town. Of the 6981 soldiers buried here, nearly half were British; the rest came mainly from Australia and the Netherlands. As you stand at the cemetery en
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Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu
Climb the hill west of town, Doi Kong Mu (1500m), to visit this temple compound, also known as Wat Plai Doi. Two Shan chedi, erected in 1860 and 1874, enshrine the ashes of monks from Myanmar’s Shan State. Around the back of the wát you can see a tall, slender, standing Buddha and
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Sergeant Major Thawee Folk Museum
This fascinating museum displays a remarkable collection of tools, textiles and photographs from Phitsanulok Province. It’s spread throughout five traditional-style Thai buildings with well-groomed gardens, and the displays are all accompanied by informative and legible English des
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Wat Pa Non Sawan
Making Sala Kaew Ku feel like a Thomas Kinkade product, Wat Pa Non Sawan is home to hundreds of colourful sculptures ranging from merely peculiar to what-the…?! Whether its the immense dragons, greeting turtles, Hindu gods, gruesome scenes of hell or the lonely polar bear, this pla
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Bangkokian Museum
A collection of three antique structures built during the early 20th century, the Bangkokian Museum illustrates an often-overlooked period of Bangkok’s history. The main building was built in 1937 as a home for the Surawadee family and, as the signs inform us, was finished by Chine
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Lumphini Park
Named after the Buddhas place of birth in Nepal, Lumphini Park is the best way to escape Bangkok without actually leaving town. Shady paths, a large artificial lake and swept lawns temporarily blot out the roaring traffic and hulking concrete towers. There are paddleboats for lover
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Death Railway Bridge
The famous 300m railway bridge still retains its power and symbolism, especially if you visit early or late enough in the day to bypass the tourist scrum. Its centre was destroyed by Allied bombs in 1945, so only the outer curved spans are original. Nothing remains of a second (woo
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Wat Phu Thok
Accessed via a network of rickety staircases built in, on and around a giant sandstone outcrop, Wat Phu Thok is one of the region’s true wonders. Six levels of steps lead past shrines and gù·đì (monk’s hut or living quarters) that are scattered around the mountain, in caves and on
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