(1) Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, located on the north bank of the estuary plain of Bangkok Bay, the Chao Phraya River. It is the national political, economic, cultural and transportation center, the second largest city in Southeast Asia and the largest industrial and commercial city in China. Thais call it Gongtie, which means city of angels. It covers an area of 1,565.2 square kilometers and has a population of about 6 million. The climate in Bangkok is very hot, with the highest temperature as high as 38℃ and the average annual temperature around 28℃.

Bangkok, as the capital of Thailand, has a history of more than 2 years. It was originally a small village. After Rama I came to power, he moved the capital to Bangkok, and gradually developed into a metropolis today. According to Thai belief, the palace where the king lives is the center of the universe, so the whole construction of Bangkok is spread outward around the palace. The first circle is temples and official buildings, the second circle is commercial circles, the third circle is residential areas, and the outermost is slums. Most of the palaces and Buddhist temples are built in the Chao Phraya River circle, and the buildings are magnificent. The golden spire is the characteristic of Thai architecture. The overlapping roofs and pillars decorated with gold foil decorate Bangkok into a shining city under the sunshine. There are more than 4 Buddhist temples in the city, so it is also known as the temple city.

Bangkok is low and flat, only 3 meters above sea level. The Chao Phraya River flows through the city of Bangkok, with dense rivers and criss-crossing canals, so Bangkok is known as the Oriental Venetian period. There are nine arch bridges across the Chao Phraya River in the city, among which the King Rama I Bridge is the most famous. It is usually four lanes. If necessary, it can be separated from the middle and pulled up on both sides for the passage of a huge ship. As city of angels, the noisy and tense business activities here are skillfully combined with humble and peaceful residents' life, pragmatic and efficient western modern rhythm and long-standing oriental cultural traditions.

Main tourist attractions:

1. Located in the center of Bangkok, the Grand Palace and the Jade Buddha Temple Grand Palace were built in 1782, which are masterpieces of Thai architectural art and symbols of the prosperity of Bangkok dynasty. The Jade Buddha Temple is closely connected with the Grand Palace, and the whole Buddhist temple is resplendent in decoration. The Jade Buddha (Sakyamuni) enshrined in the Mahayana Hall is the most important and valuable national treasure in Thailand.

2. The Weimaran Palace was built in 191 during the reign of King Shuilalongkorn in Bangkok. It is the largest three-story building made of teak in the world, and there are many royal souvenirs in the palace.

3. The National Museum, built in 1782 near the Grand Palace, has a rich collection, ranging from the Stone Age to the contemporary Bangkok Dynasty, with all kinds of documents, folk utensils, ancient Buddha statues, royal weapons, boats and various supplies.

4. The four-faced Buddha is located at the corner of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Ailv Bay. It is called the responsive Buddha. It has four faces and is one of the most popular Buddha statues. 5. Lying Buddha Temple (Bodaiji) is located in the south of the Grand Palace. It was built in 1793, and it is the oldest and largest temple in Bangkok, where a giant reclining Buddha is enshrined. Reclining Buddha Temple is regarded as the first folk education center in Thailand, so it also enjoys the reputation of the first university in Thailand.

6. zhengwang temple (liming temple) is located on the west bank of Chao phraya river, facing the reclining Buddha temple across the bank. it was once designated as the imperial temple of zhengzhaowang (whose father is Chinese). Located in the center, Paipan Tower, 79 meters high, is the most attractive building. At dawn, the sun shines and the top of the pagoda shines brightly, so it is also called Liming Temple.

7. Jinshan Temple is located in the east of democracy monument. The artificial mountain and the top tower are 76 meters high. The top of the temple overlooks the whole city of Bangkok. There is a Buddhist relic in the Golden Mountain Pagoda, and there is a grand Buddhist celebration in November every year. 8. The Golden Buddha Temple is located in the southwest of Bangkok Railway Station. There is a 3-meter-high Buddha statue in the temple, which was handed down from Sukhothai era and weighed five and a half tons.

9. Water Market The water market is an important local commercial center. Every morning from 8: to 11: , wooden boats from all sides, loaded with tropical fruits, vegetables and other products, gather at the water market to do business. There are two places convenient for tourists to visit: a floating market in Yuexi, Bangkok, which has been gradually replaced by more and more shops on both sides of the strait; The other is the Tannengshadua Water Market in Jaburi Province, 8 kilometers south of Bangkok, where the former water market scene is still preserved. Every morning from 5: to 8: 3, take a special bus from the south line coach station every half hour.

1. The Snake Garden (Pasteur Institute) is located on the west side of Jura Hospital on Painan 4th Road. It is the research institute of the Red Cross Society of Thailand and one of the two earliest research centers of poisonous snakes in the world, and it has collected thousands of live poisonous snakes for research and visit.

11. The Crocodile Lake Zoo in Beilam Prefecture is 1 kilometers away from downtown Bangkok. It is the largest crocodile farm in the world with more than 6, crocodiles. Here, you can watch a variety of performances such as watching crocodiles and fighting crocodiles, and sell real crocodile leather products and other crocodile products.

(2) Pattaya

Pattaya, located 147 kilometers southeast of Bangkok, was originally a small fishing village in the Gulf of Siam. Now it has been replaced by various luxury hotels, holiday houses and simple guest rooms, becoming a famous tourist resort in Thailand and enjoying the reputation of Oriental Hawaii.

1. Coral Island is 9 kilometers away from Pattaya, which is the largest island outside Pattaya Beach. There are many beaches around the island, with white sand and fine cotton, and there are many corals and tropical fish on the seabed, so it is called Coral Island, which is a good place for leisure, sea bathing, swimming, diving and other marine activities.

2. It is located in the southeast of Pattaya. It is surrounded by mountains and seas, surrounded by coconut groves, with beautiful scenery and blooming flowers. There is a large performance venue in the park, where you can watch traditional Thai folk song and dance performances and elephant performances. Visitors can also see interesting scenes of monkey picking coconuts here.

3. Lilliput is a miniature theme park. There are more than 1 small buildings on display here, with a ratio of 1: 25 to the real thing, including various representative places of interest in ancient and modern Thailand, so that people can get to know the places of interest, history, culture and ethnic customs of Thailand in a short time. In addition, there are some famous buildings and natural wonders in the world in miniature.

4. The marble park is 6 kilometers away from Pattaya. There are giant stones and plant fossils more than one million years old in the park, which are naturally arranged and have crocodile performances. 5. Lacha Dragon and Tiger Garden is the largest garden for raising tigers in the world at present, with more than 6 tigers of all kinds, more than 3, crocodiles and many exotic birds and animals. Visitors can enjoy a unique food and a healthy crocodile meal in the crocodile restaurant.

6. The shemale performance is a program performed by a male actor who has undergone sex-change surgery and hard training and has a feminine image. It can be seen in major cities in Thailand, but it is the most famous in Pattaya and has now become a unique project in Thailand's tourism industry. There are three shemale theaters in Pattaya, with two performances every night. The main programs include western classical operas, passionate China dramas, charming Thai dances, unrestrained cowboy songs and dances, and humorous sketches, which are colorful and popular with viewers. After the performance, the audience can also take photos with the shemale.

(3) Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is the second largest city in Thailand, located on the riverside of the tributary of the Chao Phraya River. It was once the ancient capital of Thailand in history, about 8 kilometers away from Bangkok, and it is the political, economic and cultural center of northern Thailand. As early as 1296, it became the capital city. Chiang Mai means New Beijing, and it is also a holy place of Buddhism. There are more than 1 temples in the city, among which the famous ones are Zhaili Luan Temple, which was built in 1411 and has a huge square pagoda, Zhaili Zeyo Temple, which held the eighth congress in the history of Buddhism, and Changwan Temple, which worships crystal buddhas with a history of more than 1, years.

The city also has the Puping Palace, which is the summer palace of the King of Thailand, and the Taibei Cultural Park, which displays mountain folk calligraphy and handicrafts. There is Sutie Mountain Scenic Area 16 kilometers northwest of the suburb and Nenjiang Waterfall, the most beautiful in Thailand, 4 kilometers away from the urban area. The city is also famous for its roses, traditional folk dances and the annual Water-splashing Festival. Chiang Mai is a teak distribution center and a famous tourist attraction. The exquisite and beautiful silk fabrics, lacquerware, woodcut and silverware here can best express Thailand's cultural traditions and technology. In Chiang Mai, you can visit many traditional handicraft production procedures and buy them on the spot.

main tourist attractions:

1. Sutie Mountain and Sutie Temple Sutie Mountain is located about 7 kilometers west of Chiang Mai City, with an altitude of about 153 meters. It is a famous summer resort, where the summer palace of the King of Thailand-Puping Palace is built. Sutie Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, located on Sutie Mountain. According to historical records, the temple was built in 1383 in the era of the Menglai Dynasty, and after continuous expansion, it has reached today's scale, and now it has become one of the remarkable symbols of Chiang Mai. Due to the high terrain of Sutie Temple, visitors need to walk up the steep 29 steps to get to the temple gate, or take the cable car to the top.

2. The Puping Palace is 4 kilometers up the Sutie Temple, which is the summer palace of the Thai King family and was built in 1926. When members of the royal family don't live here, they pretend to be open to visitors on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. 3. Changwan Temple is located in Raipakinai Rd, which is the oldest Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai. It was built in 1296 and is an authentic architectural style in northern Thailand.

(4) Phuket

is about 9 kilometers away from Bangkok. It is an island in the Indian Ocean next to the Malay Peninsula, covering an area of about 4 square kilometers, and is the largest island in Thailand. Phuket is an island completely unpolluted by industry and is known as the Pearl of the South. The coastline of Phuket twists and turns, forming more than a dozen beautiful U-shaped beaches, with Maikao Beach, which is 34 kilometers away from the urban area, being the longest, with many palm trees beside the beach and charming scenery. Patong Beach has the most complete facilities, including many resorts, hotels and bars. Naiyang Beach has the longest coral reef in Phuket. The beaches of Kada and Kalong are clear and calm, which are most suitable for water sports. In Puji Bay on the east coast, limestone islands are dotted with strange rocks and rocks, some of which are as high as 3 meters, and they are called Small Guilin. Among them, Panya Bay has beautiful scenery, beautiful caves and strange mountains and peaks, and is known as the fairy pavilion of seamounts. The urban buildings on the island are full of colonial colors, and the residents are mostly mixed-race descendants of China and Portugal. The houses and living customs here have a strong Mediterranean atmosphere, and the doors and windows of every household are painted green.

(5) PP Island is located in the southeast of Phuket, and it takes about one and a half hours by boat from Phuket Pier. At present, PP Island still retains its simple and primitive charm, and it is a good place for diving.

(6) Other tourist destinations

1. As the third largest island in Thailand, it is the main tourist spot in Surita, covering an area of 247 square kilometers. The island is rich in coconuts, so it is also known as coconut island. There are more than 4 small islands in the west and north of the island, and now it has become Antong National Ocean Park.

2. Songkhla: Located at the southern tip of Thailand, it is a Millennium monument. In Songkhla Lake, 8km north of Songkhla Fishing Port, there is a Cook Inland Lake Island Nature Reserve with an area of 22km, which is one of the largest bird settlements in Asia. 3. He Ai; One of the important towns in Songkhla, Thailand, is 974 kilometers south of Bangkok and only 3 minutes' drive from Songkhla. It is the economic and transportation hub of Thailand, connecting land transportation between Thailand and Malaysia. The city is known as a shopping paradise.

4. Hua Hin: Located in Bi Li Wu Mansion, in the west of Siam Bay, 22km south of Bangkok, together with Qiyan and Zhaosaburo, it is known as the three major seaside resorts in the west of Siam Bay, and is famous for its beautiful scenery and rich seafood.