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My boyfriend and I are going to Thailand on Nov 30-Dec 21.? |
Travel Info I know its the 'cold' season there, I was wondering if anyone has been there during that time and what places are worth going to check out or any other info about his time of year. We were also planning to go to Koh Samui.. We are only going for three weeks, this would help us out very much !! Travel Tips Hi. Even though its the 'cold season' its still an average of 30 degrees C during the day. It means its hot, instead of being very hot, at that time of year. The things to do in Nov/Dec are same as at other parts of the year but you have a better (much better) chance of not getting rained on when you're doing them compared to if you do them in April-October. For things to do/sightseeing, starting with Bangkok, here are 26 things to do in Bangkok & Central Thailand:- 1) Grand Palace 2) Vimanmek Mansion (royal palace) 3) Thai Massage - the traditional massage is called 'Nuat Thai' and there are hundreds of places for this in Bangkok. This is proper Thai massage not the sex one. 4) Safari World - safari park (has elephant rides) 5) Dreamworld - amusement park (includes snow dome & grown-ups size go-kart track, rollercoasters, etc.) 6) Day trip to a Floating Market 7) Day trip to Ayutthaya - old capital of Thailand - 50 miles north of Ayutthaya (has elephant stables and elephant rides) 8) Day trip to Kanchanaburi - west of Bangkok - bridge over the river kwai/tiger sanctuary / muang sing historical park 9) Weekend Market, Bangkok 10) Suan Lum Night Market (also has a big wheel) 11) National Museum (Bangkok) 12) Shopping - malls: MBK, Siam Paragon, Central World Plaza (they all have movie theaters too). 13) Shopping - local markets: Pratunarm market, Chinatown, Thieves Market, Flower Markets 14) Day trip to Khao Yai National Park - east of Bangkok 15) River Cruise on the Chao Phraya River 16) Dusit Zoo & Tropical Gardens 17) Temples - famous temples include Wat Pho, Wat Arun, Marble Temple, The Temple of the Golden Buddha 18) Snake Farm, Bangkok - has quite a fun show 19) Jim Thompson's House, Bangkok 20) Samut Prakarn Crocodile Farm & Zoo, just outside Bangkok, has everthing to do with crocodiles, crocodile feeding, crocodile wrestling, (ethical produced) crocodie products, elephant show & rides and a zoo. 21) Bang Pa-In Palace (near Ayutthaya) 22) Day trip to Nakhon Pathom 23) Muang Boran (Ancient City), south of Bangkok 24) Suan Pakkard Palace, Bangkok 25) Golden Mount, Bangkok 26) The Royal Barges Museum, Bangkok. North-East Thailand (Isan) 1) Phimai - Angkor Temple complex (also Phimai National Museum and Sai Ngam - Banyan tree). Khmer ruins. 2) Buriram (Prasat Hin Lhao Phanom Rung Historical Park) - Like Phimai, another Angkor Temple complex - bigger than Phimai but harder to get to. 3) Prasat Meuang Tam Khmer Temple complex - not far away from Prasat Rung - not sure how you will be there without a car. North Thailand (Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai) 1) Doi Inthanon - the highest mountain in Thailand (in Doi Inthanon National Park) 2) Waterfalls in Doi Inthanon National Park 3) Doi Tung (Doi Tung Royal Villa, Mae Fah Luang Garden) 4) Golden Triangle tour - the view from the hill of the river where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet ranks as a must see. 5) Hill Tribes Tour (normally part of a Golden Triangle Tour) - more of a cultural awareness thing rather than a must see. 6) Elephant trekking - there is a multi-day package that you can buy. Some people also recommend Chiang Mai Zoo. I am sure its very nice. I think there are a lot of places to see animals in and around Bangkok:- Safari World, Dusit Zoo, Siam Underwater world, Khao Yai National park, (even Dreamworld & Ayutthaya (Ayudhya) have elepant rides), Samut Prakarn Crocodile Farm & Zoo, Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute (Snake Farm, Bangkok). Even, Muang Boran (Ancient City), that doesn't even promote istelf as a place to see animals has a deer reserve for Hog Deer, sometimes they can also be seen wandering around the 'ancient' monuments. South Central Thailand 1) Phra Ramarajnivet Palace, Petchaburi 2) Phra Nakhom Khiri Palace, Petchaburi 3) Hua-Hin beach 4) Wat Khoa Takiep, Hua-Hin - if you are in Hua-Hin anyway, its worth going to as it a pretty hill-top temple. There is a Traditional Thai design part to the temple, but, in addition, slightly down the hill, near to the cliff, there is an interesting Chinese part. Also, there are lots of naughty monkeys within the grounds of the temple too. Beaches/South Thailand For the an island you've decided on Koh Samui so I won't trouble you with information about the other islands/beaches. Hope this helps give you some ideas. Others It's a lovely time to be in Thailand! Hey - well, it is only cold season if you are originating travel from the sun... I do not know where you are from, but you will most likely not be cold... unless you head up north into the mtns and then only in the early morning hours... I don't know what your interests are, but check out a guide book or do some internet research on Thailand and see what quirks your fancy - - travel is safe and easy here - enjoy your trip and if you want more specific info - ask again.. |
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