Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Thailand

Here is an overview of my trip to Thailand. It was an incredible vacation and I enjoyed every minute of it!


Day 1: Exploring Bangkok City and Temples in Bangkok, This tour brings you to the most distinguished temples in Bangkok. Wat Trimitr, the Temple of the Golden Buddha the statue of Buddha is made from solid gold weighting 5.5 tons.
: Lunch at Thai Restaurant.
: Visit Grand Palace, This is a "must" for every visitor to Bangkok, for the Grand Place Complex, which includes the Temple of The Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Keow) is unquestionably one of the wonders of the world today. Within its enormous grounds is the most exotic Buddhist temple and at the heart of the temple itself is a fabulous Buddha image, carved from one piece jade, which is the holiest and most revered of religious objects in Thailand today.
: Evening enjoy Thai Dinner and Thai Traditional Dance, experience a variety of typical Thai foods and the warm hospitality of waitresses dressed in national costumes. After dinner sit back, relax and enjoy a spectacular performance of Thai classical dances.
Day 2: Visit Floating Market (Only in Thailand you can see the floating Market. An exhilarating narrow long tailed speed boat ride through the small canal pass, Thai Houses and their- Vegetable's Farm Flower's Farm, Fruit's Farm. At Floating Market you will see Thai style canoes laden with colorful, succulent fruits, vegetable sweet and meats, gently play their way through the canal. Water has always been a major part of Thai Life). After floating market continue to the elephant & crocodile show.

Day 3: Visit Ayuthaya – Ancient Capital of Thailand, drive pass the lush green paddy fields, visit Bang-Pa-In Palace, it was the favorite summer resort for Thai Kings from Ayuthaya to Rattanakosin time. Various Royal Halls were beautifully resorted and decorated with a great variety of nice flower plants.
: Lunch at restaurant.
: Visit Wat Phananchoeng, This monastery is the most revered by the inhabitants of Ayuthaya, was built in A.D. 1325. Continue to visit Wat Yai Chaimongkhon, one can see the large pagodas, built to celebrate the victory of his single-handed combat on the elephant’s back during Aythutaya capital.
: Visit Wihan Phramongkhon Bophit a large bronze cast Buddha was originally en-shrine.

Day 4: Visit Phi Phi Island by cruise, Phi Phi island is located just 48 km to the east of Phuket, off the western coastline of Southern Thailand in the Andaman Sea. It is renowned worldwide for its natural scenic beauty with silver sand beaches fringed with palm trees, towering limestone cliffs and hills full of lush greenery. Offshore, a bank of coral reefs provide an unequal glimpse of marine life whilst spots such as the historic "Viking cave" add a fascinating dimension to exploration.
: Lunch is served on the beach.
: Enjoy swimming and snorkeling on blue crystal clear water, full of coral reefs and marine lives.

Day 5: Visit Phang Nga Bay, this tour takes you across Phuket Island to the mainland where we board the boat to the unique sheer sided limestone islands in the famous Phang Nga Bay Enjoy the beauty of the Phang Nga Bay.
: Lunch is served.
: Enjoy Canoeing, exploring the bay, see the fantastic view of The Phang Nga Bay.

Day 6: Visit Coral Island, The beautiful and untouched Coral Island is to the south of Phuket. This island is spectacular clear sea, clean white sand beaches astonishing coral reefs and marine life, will help you forget that time exists. Coral Island is One of the most well-known destinations from the southern end of Phuket Island, is encircled by the outstanding reefs and crystal clear water where is perfect for swimming and snorkeling.

I had an incredible time in Thailand and hope to go back one day. I was able to parasail while on Coral Island; a first for me! Enjoy the pictures!



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