Taking advantage of visa concessions, summer to Thailand to explore new ways

Thailand is one of China's favorite destinations for Southeast Asian tourism. We are familiar with Bangkok, Chiang Mai or the Phuket Island the popular tourist city, has been the great spirit recommended three hundred rounds, or Koh Samui, Pattaya and phi phi and is also the country people get together to play, a circle of friends card resort.

But in fact, in Thailand, there are some very small city -- Chanthaburi, Ratchaburi, Lampang, Hua hin. These are some of the city linking up a mouthful, you may have never heard of that, although they are not as good as Bangkok and Chiang Mai is a lively, Shao Jingmei, like heaven.

And from March 1st to August 31st this year, Thailand has implemented temporary travel visa exemption and landing visa fee reduction measures for tourists from mainland China and other places. Apply for the Thailand tourist visa (single entry) to exempt visa fees; apply for landing at the designated immigration port at the Immigration Department, only pay 1000 baht (2000 baht).

If tired of Bangkok Chiang Mai, if the preference for popular niche, this summer, come to Thailand to explore new ways.

Lampang

A world of carriage

Lampang is a city surrounded by a rectangular wall, and has magnificent temples, many of which are built by Burma and Shan craftsmen teak buildings. This antique Thai North small town located in the southeast of Chiang Mai 26 kilometers, is located in the Mekong River Valley at the Riverside branch Wang, is the second largest city in northern thailand. Lampang now also in a carriage for transportation, people affectionately known as "the city of carriage".

|| ride the old carriage horse town style - with a taste of

Lampang is the only one in Thailand provincial governments still remain in the carriage for transportation capital. If you come to Lampang, take this ancient and traditional traffic tools to explore the the Peach Garden City, is an interesting and unforgettable experience.

Sit in a retro convertible car, listening to the coachman cries, passing one with a warm smile of the local residents, the wind with roadside stalls of fruit aroma, horse trot, a small town north of the Thai beauty was involved in the tender between heaven and earth.

Tips:

1, before getting on the train, the horse's eyes will be blindfolded, so in the train process, try to keep the action light, so as not to frighten the colt accident

2, take the price: 200 baht /20 minutes

|| luxury car elephant - experience the ancient emperors travel mode

Came to Lampang, in addition to the carriage, one of the project experience of Thailand ancient emperors of transportation - Riding Elephants are not to be missed.

Lampang's Hang Chat district is one of Thailand's biggest elephant conservation center, here, you can ride the elephant and the nature of the topic tame a close contact, cross the stream, through the forest, carefully to enjoy Lampang's natural scenery and the whisper. In addition, you can join the volunteer team with love and contribute a lot to the protection of elephants.

Time: 10:00-11:00 is open to the public every day of the show time

Price: elephant Protection Center ticket 50 baht, riding elephant 200 baht /15 minutes

|| Lampang Pagoda Temple - through time and space of historical buildings

Lampang Pagoda Temple is located in the southwest of Lampang City, 18 kilometers Guoka County, is the oldest building in Lampang, best preserved, but also the most significant temples.

In the morning, the golden sun shed, and the temple bathed in a soft golden, and sometimes a pious monk walked by, a pair of chicken dogs, the peaceful scene, which is a good moment to be recorded.

The most amazing thing here is that there is a small temple on the edge of the main hall. In the sunny days, we can present the big pagoda and the reflection of the temple, so we must not miss such a wonderful visual experience.

Practical information

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Lampang is located in the north of Thailand. The distance is close to Chiang Mai. From Chiang Mai by bus, train about 2.5 hours.

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Lampang local there are many houses, you can choose in the online book, can also go to the city center for street.

chanthaburi

A multicultural city of moonlight

Chanthaburi is a quiet town located in the Thailand and Kampuchea border. Chanthaburi in India in Sanskrit means "the city", there is a rabbit in Chanthaburi palace in the shape of the moon is also the emblem. According to the legend of Thailand, the rabbit lived on the moon, symbolizing the peace and tranquility of the place. It is also a major producer of precious stones and tropical fruits in Thailand.

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Chanthaburi local color gemstone jewelry trade prosperity excellent. The ruby here is not only of good quality, but also of inexpensive price. Here is the country's largest gem street, every Friday, six, 8 to 3 p.m., there will be gem materials trading market, free to look around, perhaps also Amoy to treasure Oh ~!

If you are a fruit fanatic, came to Chanthaburi is the equivalent of heaven. Annual rainfall warm climate, so here has Thailand's best to eat tropical fruit, durian, mangosteen, rambutan, mango...... Come here once and eat enough!

Kung Wiman || coastal highway - pick a shot is Thai small fresh

Kung Wiman coastal highway in Chanthaburi Province, known as the most beautiful coastal highway in eastern Thailand, location of Thailand is also one of the most favorite movies and advertising.

The 80 km highway along the beach, Kung beach Wiman showed S type winding to Chanthaburi with many scenic spots from north to south, every corner of the beauty of click into place will bring you unexpected surprise. You can go up to the Noennangphaya Observatory and contract the whole clear blue Thailand bay.

You can also come here at sunset, listening to the sound of the waves, watching the setting sun fall into the sea until it disappears, leaving a drunken red sky. Many lovers will come here specially to watch the sunset. The beautiful scenery has witnessed many sweet love.

Tips:Kung Wiman is located in eastern Thailand coastal highway in Chanthaburi province Aayaiarm County in Chanthaburi Province, municipality directly under the central government from about 50 kilometers.

|| side of Chanthaburi Catholic Church - Thailand feel different

Chanthaburi is a multicultural set in a city, not only here have a long history of Buddhism culture in Thailand, but also has the best European elements, witness Thailand's largest Catholic Church is multicultural.

Church interior lights such as the day, in the color glazed glass against the backdrop, the whole church resplendent and magnificent, exudes a solemn solemn smell, people feel the power of faith.

The church accepts wedding ceremonies and wants to make an appointment with the church if you want to hold a wedding here. What is worth mentioning is that this church is not only the center of the faith of local Christians, but also the certificate issued by the Siam Institute of architects protection.

Tips: the church is open from 6 to 10 every morning

|| Khung Kraben Bay - a wizard of Oz

Khung Kraben Bay has one of the largest mangrove reserves in Thailand. Mangrove Reserve in about 1.5 hours' walk along the boardwalk boardwalk, deeply appreciate the mangroves, cenglinjinran magnificent scenery, breathing the fresh air around, listening to the rustling of leaves in the wind and the sound of the birds chirping, feel nature brings the calm and indifferent.

Long-distance bus: Bangkok east bus station (Eastern Bus Terminal) bus to Chanthaburi, tickets 184 baht, about 4 hours.

Pakistan: Mini Bangkok Ekkamai bus terminus (east bus station) bus to Chanthaburi fu.

Hua Hin

A refreshing little place in the local people's heart

Hua Hin is a small town built by the sea. It's 2H drive from Bangkok. Here after several generations of the royal family was also built, Thailand Royal Summer place, although near Pattaya, Phuket Island and other tourist attractions, but has not been developed, there are not too many tourists, retains the simplicity of the Thai style, exclusive of a quiet side.

|| Hua Hin Beach - riding a horse on the beach

Compared to Phuket Island, the same as the coastal city of Hua Hin's maritime activities are few and far between. Perhaps it is because of the protection of the sea, there are not many ships at sea. But Hua Hua, you can't miss this "water project" on the beach -- horseback riding. Until the time when the tide, riding tap waves, press the shutter, like foreign cowboy, full of chivalry.

|| Hua Hin train station - Thailand train station to visit the most beautiful

Almost all visitors to Hua Hin will visit the Hua Xin railway station full of a sense of history and design. It is one of the oldest railway stations in Thailand, and has a reputation as the most beautiful railway station in Thailand. Collocation of red and yellow, also hung a picture of the king, elegant extravagance. There is a railway station in front of the train box structure of the library, particularly exquisite, and not many people, but also worth a visit.

Tips: there are no ticket gates at the railway station. You may enter at will, but please pay attention to the train and follow the rules.

|| alms - feel the devout Buddhist culture

Why is obsessed with Luang Prabang donation ceremony, can see in Hua Hin more vivid scenes. Around 6:30 in the morning, monks dressed in orange robes gather on the beach, and religious believers prepare food and water and pass them to their bowls. At the end of the award, the monk will recite a passage to pray, and in the presence of the sound of the waves, there will be endless cycles of good deeds.

|| open market - the most can feel the local world where fire smoke

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The open-air market is similar to the domestic market, with mud all over it, from fish to meat to all kinds of fruits. Here almost no visitors, the sale of all local people, but also with a contented smile, it seems that they are enjoying this simple and plain life.

In the market, you can buy flowers hand on the characteristics of Thailand, when wearing a bracelet can also be hung in the package or when car accessories; local people can also buy their own kind of fruit, vegetables, pepper, the air was filled with a variety of natural flavor; there are a variety of barbecue snacks, the price is very cheap, taste anyway.

Train in Bangkok Hua Lamphong train station to take the train to Hua Hin, one-way time about 4-6 hours.

Airport bus: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport to Hua Hin airport bus, 9 times a day, 7:30-19:30, travel about 3h, the fare is 269 baht, can be purchased online.

ratchaburi

The art village of Thailand

Ratchaburi province and Burma at the junction of Bangkok, the distance is only about 2 hours by car. The palace has Ratchaburi King City of Italy, here since ancient times is a prosperous city, still retains the old prosperous water bazaar style, a small boat on the canal by passing, formed a unique Ratchaburi map. As the cleanest and most artistic place in Thailand, it has become one of the most popular tourist destinations for Thai people.

|| damnoen saduak floating market - lost in the twists and turns of the water world

The history of damnoen saduak floating market has more than 100 years, "007" "embarrassed" Thailand have been here take the scene. Boats carrying vegetables, fruit, and commodities travel through narrow waterways. The locals wore straw hats and shouted loudly and vigorously. At its peak, the large and small vessels, every kind of goods, the colors of the rainbow, which form a lively scenery.

Came to the damnoen saduak floating market, the most taboo is to take the horse Guanghua. Floating on the water, feel the old Thai style of this water market slowly, and live the same life as the local people.

Shadow play || Ratchaburi - Dancing Culture

Ratchaburi province will be staged more than 300 characters of large shadow play in the local shadow Museum, said the shadow which is Thailand's oldest. Inheriting the cultural treasures, is the students in Ratchaburi province Photharam County knon temple school.

A large shadow in the operator and flexible operation, it is endowed with vitality, through the shadows and you tell the ancient story of the scene with Thai orchestral, both in visual or auditory is a feast. Ratchaburi our temple, is currently in Thailand can enjoy the most complete shadow pattern, and for the preservation of this art in 2007 was listed as a world cultural heritage.

|| Alpaca Hill - do not go to Australia Alpaca park to see Meng Da alpaca

Alpaca Hill, located in Ratchaburi honey Park, Thailand is the first and only one of the largest alpaca farm. Alix has 250 green, green like a second through to the Hobbit's hometown.

In Alpaca Hill, you can close contact with Alpaca from Australia, feeding, photography, and even bear hug, can be achieved here. In addition to the garden and animal alpaca, kangaroos, rabbits and guinea pigs, little friends and being your paradise.

Long-distance bus: Bangkok south bus station (Southern Bus Terminal) Bangkok south bus station (Southern bus terminal) are sent to Ratchaburi bus every day, there are air-conditioned and non air-conditioned car two choices

Mini bus: Bangkok Pinklao bus terminus (south bus station) bus to Ratchaburi Province, including damnoen saduak floating market.

Train: Bangkok Southern China Peng (Hua Lamphong Railway Station train station) are sent to Ratchaburi train drive every day, it takes about 2.5 hours. Tickets can be booked on the Thailand train ticket website, which can be booked 4-60 days in advance, and no more than 60 days at the earliest possible time.

If you intend to go to Thailand, and do not want to get around the tourists are getting together, if you have been to Thailand, but also want to explore new ways to come to these popular minority cities, experience the local people's life bar ~!

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