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Your Perfect 14 Days Thailand Travel Itinerary
Receiving around 30 million visitors each year, Thailand has become one of the most touristic countries in the Asian continent.
Tourism has contributed to the development of the national economy, helping Thailand to become in an industrialized country. This nation has many beautiful places to visit, an incredible gastronomic variety, and a very interesting millenary culture.
Please, do not wait more time and make every second count in your 14 days around Thailand. Keep reading and check your perfect 14 days Thailand travel itinerary!
The Perfect Thailand Holiday
Days 1-3: Bangkok
Let’s start this wonderful trip in the capital. Bangkok is considered to be one of the top tourist cities in the world. Most of the tourists visit this city in specific when going to Thailand. Take a look at some of the places and activities to do in Bangkok:
- The Grand Palace: This place is considered a must-see spot in the old city of Bangkok. It is an amazing complex of buildings which construction started in 1782. The Grand Palace was the official Royal residence of the Kind Rama until the end of the 19th Now, it is considered a sacred place, so it has great significance for Thai. Since it is a sacred place, there is a dress code that you must follow. Do not wear shorts, shirts without sleeves and take off your shoes before entering to the place.
- Wat Phra Kaew: Also known as The Temple of the Emerald Buddha, this is one of the most sacred sites in the country. It is inside The Grand Palace, so you can visit it on the same day. The Emerald Buddha was created in India more than 2000 years, and when seasons change, the King of Thailand also changes the robes of the Buddha.
- Wat Pho: This temple is especially known for having inside it the great Reclining Buddha. It is 46 meters long and 15 meters high and it is the largest reclining Buddha statue in Thailand. The Reclining Buddha is totally covered with gold bread. It is just amazing to see how the statue fits in the temple in which it is located. There is almost no space for the two corridors where people walk around. In the back of the temple, you will see dozens of containers with coins. It represents the Buddhist tradition of giving alms. If you want to do it, you can take one of the coins and throw it in the different bowls.
- Wat Arun: Also known as the Temple of Dawn, this temple is one of the essential visits in this city. The Wat Arun has a gorgeous silhouette and it is even more beautiful at night because you can see it from the Phraya River as a golden temple. It is simply one of the best experiences you can have in Bangkok.
- Thonburi River: This River is one of the oldest and most intact areas that still exist in Bangkok. It does not look affected by time. It conserves the spirit of Thailand and its canals are the best reflections of it. The citizens go by boat through it, while others go from house to house.
Days 4-6: Ayutthaya
Ayutthaya is composed of ancient temples and palaces that are located about 80km in the north of Bangkok. It is also the historical capital of the Kingdom of Siam. Nowadays, Ayutthaya is famous for hosting one of the most important archaeological complexes in the Southeast of Asia, next to the Sukhothai Historical Park, among others.
- The Ruins of these Historical City: The Burmese armies razed and burned almost everything during the invasion in 1767. Fortunately, there are the ruins of several temples and palaces of that time thanks to the reconstruction and preservation. The temples are not located in one single spot; they are in several places and some of them are surrounded by modern constructions. If you want to visit them, it is convenient to choose between renting bicycles and paying a guided tour.
- Wat Phra Mahathat: This temple offers one of the most famous and recognizable images of Thailand, a Buddha head in the roots of a tree. It is not certainly known how the Buddha’s head tangled in that way. It is said that the tree simply grew during the period that the place was abandoned. Another theory is that someone moved the head of Buddha to that place to hide it because this place was visited by treasure hunters. So, whoever wanted to hide his head never picked it up again.
- Wat Phra Si Sanphet: This place, which name means Temple of the Sacred, has an extremely beautiful design. It is composed of towers built with bricks and rocks that have the shape of a dome. Inside this temple are ashes of 3 kings; their story began with Ramathibodi II, who ordered the construction of two of them to preserve the ashes of his father King Borommatrailokanat and his brother King Borommarachathirat III, later the third chedi was built for his remains.
Days 7-9: Chiang Mai
This is a beautiful destination where you can have your dream vacation because you will be getting involved with nature, culture, and adventure. This is an alternative to Thailand, where you appreciate a natural and centenary culture that is reflected in its temples and palaces. The old Lanna Kingdom endures in the historical center of the city with its wooden houses. In Chiang Mai you have will have the opportunity to ride elephants, see Bengal tigers or explore through mountain tribes.
- Elephant Jungle Sanctuary: It is a safe shelter for elephants in Thailand. All the elephants that live there have been rescued from the trekking camps or other harmful practices, such as deforestation or the circus. The sanctuary does not allow visitors to ride the elephants. Instead, you can spend the day playing with them, making their food, feeding them, giving them a mud bath or taking a bath with them.
- Chiang Mai’s Old Town: It is surrounded by a moat that formerly protected them from Burmese attacks. Inside this place, you can find more than 300 Buddhist temples. Just by taking a look around, you can imagine how this place was in the past, with monks in orange robes, soldiers riding elephants and some other merchants.
- Temples
- Wat Chiang Man: it is the oldest temple in Chiang Mai. It consecrates the “Crystal Buddha”, one of the biggest treasures of Thailand, as well as many other important Buddha images.
- Wat Phra Singh: It is one of the most attractive temples of Chiang Mai. It is located at the end of Ratchadamnoen Road within the walls of the ancient city. Wat Phra Singh is a Buddhist complex composed for several buildings that have become in one of the main tourist attractions of Chiang Mai.
- Wat Chedi Luang: It is a beautiful sanctuary located in the walled streets of the ancient city of Chiang Mai. The Wat Chedi Luang stands out for its impressive pagoda which was built under the orders of King Saen Muang Ma to bury the ashes of his father. It is currently one of the most famous Buddhist places in northern Thailand.
- Terracotta Garden: It is the nice yard of Chiang Mai Café. It is full of sculptures and reliefs in mud and some of them are very old. It is a perfect place to relax for its tranquility.
- Sunday Night Market: This market welcomes hundreds of tourists that go to buy some souvenirs, try local street food, or just to take a walk. There is no doubt that it has become popular, so if you stay in Chiang Mai during the weekend, you have to visit it. It is one of the essentials spots of Chiang Mai.
Days 10-12: Phuket
The island of Phuket is one of the biggest tourist destinations in Thailand. In this place you will find the beauty of the Thai beaches, you will also discover their gastronomy by enjoying delicious food around the restaurants they have.
If you are interested in their culture, in Phuket Town, you will find a traditional rhythm of life and infinity of temples. But, if you want to party you are also in the right place. The nightlife in Phuket is just amazing.
- Patong Beach: Its fame is not only because it is a paradisiacal landscape, but it is also because of its urbanism and an active nightlife. If you want that kind of atmosphere, this is the perfect place for you. But if you are looking get emblematic postcards, the James Bond Island is the destination you need to visit.
- Old Phuket Town: It is a historical city with a Portuguese colonial style. It has many Buddhist and Chinese temples and beautiful alleys to get lost. Thalang Road and Phang Nga are some of the main streets of the old town where you can find the market at the end of the day. You will also find many restaurants and pubs at very cheap prices. The Sanctuary of the Serene Light of Phuket Town is a Chinese temple that is quite popular among the Chinese community in Phuket during the celebrations, and it is worth visiting.
- Big Buddha: It is one of the most iconic Buddha statues of southern Thailand. It is 45 meters high and it is formed by white marble. The views from this tourist attraction are just spectacular; you must have your camera always prepare to take the best pictures. After visiting the paradisiacal beaches like James Bond Island, you should go through the Buddhist temples in the area.
- Karon Beach: This beach is located in the District of Mueang in the Province of Phuket. It is exactly between North Patong and Kata. This is the third longest beach in Phuket, so tourists who want to get away from the crowd can do it freely. This beach is divided into three main areas, each one with its own attractions.
- Karon Center: It is like a very small town where visitors can find a variety of restaurants, entertainment, shops, and nightlife. One of its wonderful structures is the beautiful Buddhist temple.
- Karon Beach Road: This is a perfect place to go for a walk during the sunset or at night. This is mostly occupied by large hotel complexes, restaurants, and shops.
- The Southern of Karon: It is around Luang Poh Chuan Road. This is the area of greatest leisure and it is considered the “hottest” part of the city on vacation for its nightlife.
Days 13-14: Phi Phi Islands
These islands are one of the main tourist destinations in this country. They are located on the shores of the Andaman Sea, in the province of Krabi. These islands are known for two reasons, the first is the movie called “The Beach”, which was starring the actor Leonardo Di Caprio.
The other one is because of the well-known beauty of the islands that you should discover by yourself. The Phi Phi Islands are an archipelago that is composed of 4 main islands which are:
- Koh Phi Phi Don: This is a wonderful place to visit and you should not miss it. Now that you are in this place you can go to Long Beach, Monkey Beach or the Phi Phi View Point. In the islands, you can go on an excursion to know all the islands, and you also can go diving.
- Koh Phi Phi Leh: There are many places to see on Phi Phi Island and this spot is one of them. This is one of the most typical excursions that exist in this touristic complex. Here you can enjoy the crowded Maya Beach which is a natural park with lots of vegetation that attracts the attention of tourists for its incredible beauty, it is an authentic paradise. You can also go to the Pileh Lagoon or the well known Viking Cave.
- Koh Pai or Bamboo Island: this place is considered a tropical dream. It has 600 meters wide and 700 meters long and it is completely surrounded by white sand. In the middle of the island, you will find all kinds of tropical vegetation including bamboo trees, they give the name to this island. You can perfectly spend a whole day on the island, it has coral reefs that are perfect for diving and it is located in short distance from the coast.
- Koh Yung or Mosquito Island: Among the 4 islands, it is one of the less attractive. However, in this place you will have the opportunity to dive and relax in nature, you can arrive by boat or if you can also go through the jungle with a tourist guide.
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