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Check out the Hin Thoep rocks in Mukdahan National Park -- large sandstone edifices that 100 million
To help get your wanderlust juices flowing, here's a list of all 77 and some of their top attractions. Keep in mind the capital city of each province goes by the same name. For example, the capital of Chiang Rai province is Chiang Rai city.
Doi Inthanon National Park covers 482.40 square kilometers. As one of Thailand's most popular provinces for tourists, Chiang Mai has plenty of great attractions but one of the best has to be Doi Inthanon National Park .
There's not much golden or triangular about it, really, but spending time at the intersection of Laos, Myanmar and Thailand floating down the Mekong, trekking in the hills or learning about the area's boutique hotels in manhattan drug trade at the Hall of Opium is worth a few days in addition to the city of Chiang Rai's attractions.
The most popular sight in this small but historically significant province is Wat Phra Tha Haripunchai, which dates back anywhere between 1,200 and 400 years, depending on what you consider the original structure to be.
The architecture is notable too. Many hotels boutique hotels in manhattan and guesthouses offer a map that details some of Phrae's old, teak buildings dating back a hundred years or more, including one that Thailand's king and queen stayed in when they visited.
One of Thailand's youngest provinces (created in 1993), Amnat Charoen's main attraction is Phu Sa Dok Bua (Mountain boutique hotels in manhattan Lotus Pool) in Senangkhanikhom district, a collection of 11 stone pools that each contain a different species of lotus near a nice waterfall.
The park has an incredible Hindu temple on the edge of a 400-meter-high volcano, the central attraction being a shrine dedicated to Shiva that has been submitted for consideration to become a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The northeast province of Kalasin is known for its large hoard of dinosaur bones. The best place to check them out is the Sirindhorn Museum and Phu Kum Khao Dinosaur Excavation Site, which has displays, bones, statues and excavation pits.
Loei's Phu Rua National Park. The fertile, boutique hotels in manhattan mountainous province of Loei is a favorite destination for those wanting scenic drives or cool weather, with the peaks of Phu Rua National Park being a hot draw.
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This far northeastern province has a violent history. S erving as a base for the United States 56th Air Commando Wing, it saw some of the fiercest fighting to take place on Thai soil during the Vietnam War. Bob Hope even stopped over on a USO tour.
What better reason, then, to visit Ban Ta Klang Village , or the Elephant Village. You can see how the elephants are trained, go on a ride, learn about their role in the development of Thai society and even watch the trainers bathe them in the river.
The province's main attraction dates back way further than that though. Take a trip to the Ban Chiang National Museum, where you can see excavations of a 5,600-year old village, ancient pottery, tools, jewelry and even bones. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.
Getting to northeast Thailand: Several airlines offer daily flights from Bangkok (see end of article for airline list) to the following northeastern cities: Nakhon Phanom, Udon Thani, Ubon Ratchathani, boutique hotels in manhattan Loei, Roi Et and Sakon Nakhon.
Buses heading northeast depart from Bangkok's Morchit boutique hotels in manhattan terminal. Call 1490 for the latest bus schedule and route information. Thailand's State Railway also runs a northeast line. Visit www.railway.co.th for schedule information and to book online.
Head to Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park , a lush, hilly area that includes Khao Wang, a summer palace built by Rama IV in 1860. There's also a museum, a cable car, walking boutique hotels in manhattan trails boutique hotels in manhattan and lots of monkeys –- watch out, they can be nasty!
Getting to western Thailand: Nok Air operates regular flights from Bangkok to Mae Sot, Tak. To get to Kanchanaburi, catch the train at Bangkok's Thonburi station or take a bus from either the northern Morchit station or southern Sai Tai Taling Chan bus station.
This small, flat little ink-blot of a province just north of Bangkok is covered with temples, but for something different check out Baan Phae village , where the locals make drums from cowhides and the soft wood of local trees.
Most famous for its annual monkey buffet -– where hundreds of the little beasties devour candy, fruit and soda left on a table for them –- Lopburi's other famous attraction is Phra Narai Ratchaniwet , the former palace of King Narai.
Another province that's hard to distinguish from Bangkok is Pathum Thani. If you're this far out of the city, check out the insane Wat Phra Dhammakaya , a temple so big that it looks like a massive flying saucer from airplanes flying overhead.
This wee ocean-side province has a strong connection to Thailand's maritime history. However, forget all that and head to Mueang Boran (The Ancient City). Yes, it's touristy, but it's also popular with locals and for good reason.
It's essentially an 80-hectare open-air museum with scaled down (but still big) replicas boutique hotels in manhattan of almost every major attraction in Thailand. Get around by bike or golf cart, both of which are available for rent.
It's a large area with statues and displays celebrating boutique hotels in manhattan a legendary scrap in 1765 between villagers and the invading boutique hotels in manhattan Burmese army, when the villagers held off the attack for much longer than anyone thought possible.
Check out Wat Phra Rup , which has a reclining Buddha said to have the most beautiful face of any image in Thailand, and an important carved footprint of the Buddha, which was rescued by a monk during a Burmese invasion.
Getting to central boutique hotels in manhattan Thailand: Given that Bangkok is smack in the middle of central Thailand, the best way to get around this area is by car or bus. Call 1490 for the latest bus schedule and route information.
Take a trip to Mooban Namtan Sot , a village whose primary income is palm sap. Stop by any house to sample the raw syrup in a drink, or bring back a huge hunk of palm sugar -- chip a piece off for your morning coffee.
If fruit ain't your thing, head to Krating Waterfall, a 13-tiered splash-fest surrounded by lush bamboo forests and hiking trails. The Klong Narai Waterfall, about eight kilometers from Chanthaburi's town center, is also impressive.
Getting to eastern Thailand: Trat Airport, owned and operated by Bangkok Airways , services flights from Bangkok. The Soneva Kiri resort on Koh Kood also has a private airstrip with direct flights from Bangkok.
However, if you want a deeper understanding of the who, what and why of the unique culture there, check out Kallayani Wattana Institute of Arts and Culture, which has displays and educational boutique hotels in manhattan materials on the history and people of this area.
Another province where trekking and outdoor adventure are the primary attractions, Trang has what is considered to be the largest waterfall in Thailand, Namtok Ton Te, which cascades boutique hotels in manhattan down a 300-meter slope into a pool at the bottom, making for a delicious al fresco swim.
Airlines servicing domestic routes in Thailand: boutique hotels in manhattan Thai Airways, Nok Airways, AirAsia, Bangkok Airways and Orient Thai. Depending on the airline, some flights depart from Suvarnabhumi International boutique hotels in manhattan Airport, while others use Don Muang Airport on the other side of the city.
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