September 30th, 2011
Top 5 Thailand Attractions
Bangkok, the capital city is the most popular tourist destination of Thailand. It is in Bangkok that you will find the major attractions of Thailand. The top five attractions of this place include the Grand Palace, Reclining Buddha, Emerald Buddha, Floating Market and Patong.
Thailand trip has become cheaper than before due to the political upheaval. If you come to this country, make sure you explore the above mentioned attractions.
Grand Palace: If you wish to get a flavor of the oriental past, a visit to the dazzling Grand Palace is a must for you. You can get a chance to view the treasure of Thailand’s royal lineage. The palace is also home to the famous temple Wat Phra. The spectacular interior of the palace will leave you spell bound.
Emerald Buddha: Emerald Buddha or the holy Buddha is housed in the temple of Wat Phra. The idol is carved out of jasper and it is dressed in golden. It is considered to be the most sacred place of Bangkok. Hence visitors need to follow a strict dress code in order to visit the temple.
Reclining Buddha: In a Buddhist country it is not surprising to find many Buddhist shrines. But Wat Pho is the oldest, largest and most popular of all the shrines. It houses the Reclining Buddha plated in gold. The structure of Buddha is 15 meters high and 46 meters long.
Floating Market: This is the most striking of all the Thailand attractions. Located in Damneon Saduak, this market is the place where you can get a glimpse of Thai culture and tradition. You can enjoy boating trip across the waterways and buy various things starting from food to flowers offered by the vendors.
Patong: If you come to Thailand and don’t see Patong beach your Thailand trip is incomplete. The palm fringed beach with its white sand will mesmerize you. Enjoy swimming and snorkeling at the Patong beach of Phuket to wind up your Thailand tour.



