Friday, January 22, 2010

Phang Nga, Your Travel Destination


Thailand has fascinated travelers for many years.  There are a lot of places in Thailand that are very wonderful.  Phang Nga is among those places where you can find warm and relaxing days.  It is a place where hundred of incredibly shaped limestone cliff rise straight from the blue sea, providing a beautiful scenic attraction.  There are abundance of natural beauties; water, beaches, mountains and forests.  It is a gorgeous place for fishing, sailing, reef snorkeling or doing nothing at all. You can be in Paradise in just approx. three hours from Phuket by boat. If nature is the key to your holiday, take a look at Phang Nga as your travel destination.

You will find a lot of fascinating islands at Phang Nga Bay, including "James Bond Island" which is the most famous one as it was featured in the film "The Man With The Golden Gun".  Besides, there are wonderful rocks in the sea; i.e. the outstanding Mushroom Rock, etc.



One of the most attractive place is Koh Pannyi  where a Muslim Fishing Village is situated.  It is very amazing that almost the whole village are built into the water.  You may wonder how they can survive from monsoon.  Yes, they are so lucky since this village stilts is sited at the foot of tower slap of limestone (cliff) (approx. 1,000 feet high) which can protect the village from the wind and waves during monsoon.


Similan Islands  was declared as a National Marine Park  in 1982.  It is the tropical island paradise you have always dreamed of.  It is well known as one of the best place for diving and snorkeling in the world.  Most travellers want to explore the underwater world with a scuba outfit or with just a snorkel as there are various kinds of marine life.  Those marine life preserve for watching, not catching.  White sand beaches, stunning beaches, simply heaps of soft sand, clear blue water, the huge boulders, colorful corals, sponges would much attract most travellers around the word.  Your first sight of Similan will be truly breathtaking.  By the way, for your information, the island is closed from 15th May to 1st November each year due to the weather condition.


Koh Mak  is an enchanting island; it features beautiful sandy beaches and surrounded by crystal water; i.e. swimming in the sea as clear as glass.  The islands are uninhabited and the only source of accommodation are tents.

As you can see, Phang Nga is a naturalist's heaven and most places in Phang Nga can catch your imagination.  Phang Nga can make an excellent spot for your travel destination as well.  Come and enjoy your wonderful holiday at Phang Nga.





Sunday, January 10, 2010

Phae Muang Phi, The Grand Canyon of Thailand


Phae Muang Phi is well-known as the Grand Canyon of Thailand.  It is situated in Phrae Province, in the northern of Thailand.  The meaning of "Muang Phi" in Thai language is "The Ghost City".  In the old days, the local people believe that this place is haunted by Ghosts or Spirits.   So, there is no one living nearby this place.


By the way, nowaday this place is very much interesting and worth a visit as there are various formations of natural rocks which are really fantastic and so much amazing as well.  Those rocks have some strange shapes which you have never seen anywhere else before.  Actually, they were caused by soil erosion and that is why there is no large trees around this place.


In short, Phae Muang Phi is one of the most attractive travel destination in Thailand.  If you would like to know how wonderful it is, I would highly recommend you to visit this place by yourself.

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Chiang Rai, Thailand Travel Destination


If you plan to visit Chiang Mai, Thailand, I would like to recommend you to include Chiang Rai to your trip as it is not far away from Chiang Mai, approx. 200 kgs. northeast of Chiang Mai.   Chiang Rai is well-known as the gateway to Myanmar, Laos and Southern China and it would probably be one of your travel destination as it has beautiful scenery which attract most tourists from all over the world.  Here below are some outstanding places that you must not miss :


Doi Tung Royal Villa :


It is the residence of the mother of the King of Thailand.  It is a very beautiful villa on the high mountain, looking below you can see a lot of hills and valleys.  Next to the residence, there is a large garden of various kinds of flowers, named "The Mae Fah Luang Garden", where you can takes tons of photos.   I can guarantee that you will certainly love those beautiful flowers as well.

The Golden Traingle :


It is the meeting point of Thai, Myanmar and Laos Borders; at the junction of Mekong and Sop Ruak River.  This is considered as one of the most popular tourist spot.  You can feel fresh air over there.

Mae Sai :

 

It is the northern-most district of Thailand.  Mae Sai River border between Thailand and Myanmar.  If you would like to go shopping at Myanmar's Tha Khi Lek market, you can walk along the bridge which cross over the river, pay a fee and present your passport to the Mae Sai Immigration Check-point accordingly.

Phu Chi Fa :


It is also one of the most attractive tourist spot where you can see sunrise with full of mist surrounded the mountain.  Its highest peak point out sharply toward the sky which means "Phu Chi Fa" in Thai.  Besides, you can see a wonderful view of Laos from there.

As you can see, these are just only a few wonderful places I can list for this moment but there are actually variety of interesting places in Chiang Rai waiting for you.   Please consider Chiang Rai as your travel destination and you will of course love this beautiful province as well.   Go and see by yourself.  You are always welcome!

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