Ten Essential Things to Do When You Visit Thailand

It's not hard to understand why Thailand hascomplex, the Wat Phra Kaeo, is open to tourists.
become such a hot name when tourism is theThe Grand Palace is a place you must visit in
topic of discussion. After all, Thailand is very rich inThailand.
terms of its culture as manifested by its various6.) Thai Boxing
museums and temples. At the same time,As the people in Thai call the sport, "Muay Thai," it
Thailand has a lot to brag about with its naturalis something you definitely should not miss -
resources. These are two large factors whichwhether by actual experience or by watching.
bring tourists from all over the world into Thailand.Thai boxing is actually a very historic sport
1.) Bangkok's Canalsthroughout the history of Thailand, even having
Bangkok, Thailand is known for its open canals.royal and religious roots. Thai boxing in Thailand
This is used for various open water activities, andcan never be the same as in other places.
you can find floating houses here, which will7.) Thailand's Theater and Arts
certainly make you wonder how do these housesThere are a variety of unique theater
remain floating? At the same time, you can alsoexperiences you can have in Thailand. Two such
shop in Thailand's open canals, indeed a veryexamples are Khon and Nang Yai. Khon is a
bright and original way to do your shopping.dramatization of Thailand's myths and ancient
2.) Tarutao Marine National Parktales, while Nang Yai, on the other hand, is
Thailand makes an effort to preserve its wildlifeportrayed through puppets of shadows.
resources and its animal and plant species. While8.) Suan Pakkad Palace
being ardent in protecting them, you can enjoyThe palace is the perfect place for you to go if
and relish their company through the Tarutaoyou want to have a look at traditional houses in
Marine National Park. You must not forget to visitThailand. Also, in Suan Pakkad Palace, there are
here while you're in Thailand.art collections which you might want to go to.
3.) Temple of Wat Arun in Bangkok, ThailandThis is a tourist destination that will suit an art
There are 400 Buddhist temples in Bangkok,lover's taste.
Thailand, but Wat Arun is one of those temples9.) Vimameck Mansion
which are most notable. This is because of itsThis mansion-turned-museum is graced for being
modern architectural design, and at the samethe largest teakwood mansion in the world. What
time, its unique distinction from others. A portionThailand did was to turn Vimameck Mansion into a
of the temple contains images of Buddha's life.museum as well. Because of this, you not only
4.) Statue of Buddha in Ko Samui, Thailandget to see the mansion but you also get to see
In the Island of Ko Samui, Thailand lays aartifacts exhibited in the museum.
world-famous statue of Buddha. This statue10.) National Museum in Bangkok
stands 12 m or 29 feet tall and is most notableA visit to Bangkok shall not be complete without
for the bright colors with which it is portrayed.going to the National Museum. Chronicled in the
You must visit this religious place situated in anNational Museum is practically the history of
island not far from Thailand's capital.Bangkok presented through artifacts from before
5.) Grand Palace, Bangkokup to the modern pieces of contemporary art.
A world famous site is the Grand Palace, Bangkok.You will surely get to have the feel of Thailand
The Grand Palace is a complex of royal buildingsthrough the National Museum.
where royalty in Thailand lives; however, only one