Maak kennis met Thailand incl. Koh Samui

About the destination: Bangkok, one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities, is the capital of Thailand. Bangkok is hot and crowded, but it's fairly clean and offers lots of fun things to do. Bangkok has great shopping, plenty of culture, amazing temples, delicious food and a decent art scene. Most of Bangkok's sights are concentrated on the island of Rattanakosin, often referred to as the Old City. The Grand Palace is the absolute must see site. The Grand Palace complex also houses the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Keow, the most sacred Buddhist temple. Other famous temples in Bangkok are the Wat Pho and Wat Arun temples. Bangkok is a great place for shopping. There are many shops, shopping centers and markets to satisfy every wish. The nightlife scene in Bangkok is as varied as the city itself, from beer bars to exclusive clubs, night shopping markets, discos to hippie parties. Bangkok is a large sprawling metropolis, noisy and crowded yet peaceful and delicate. It is one of the world’s top destinations that one has to visit at least once in life.

About the destination: "Sai Yok National Park" is a pristine natural reserve nestled in the western part of Thailand, approximately 100 kilometers northwest of Kanchanaburi province. This enchanting park is renowned for its lush tropical rainforests, dramatic limestone cliffs, and serene waterfalls, including the iconic Sai Yok Noi Waterfall cascading through the verdant landscape. Visitors can explore the park's diverse flora and fauna while trekking along its scenic trails or enjoy a leisurely boat ride along the serene Kwai Noi River, which meanders through the heart of the park. Sai Yok National Park offers a tranquil retreat for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking to immerse themselves in Thailand's captivating wilderness.

About the destination: Ayutthaya city is the capital of Ayutthaya province in Thailand. Located in the valley of the Chao Phraya River. Ayutthaya became the second Siamese capital after Sukhothai. The ruins of the old city are preserved in the Ayutthaya historical park, which is recognised internationally as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ruins, characterised by the prang (reliquary towers) and gigantic monasteries, give an idea of the city's past splendour.

About the destination: Sukhothai is a small city in Lower Northern Thailand, most famous for the ruins of the ancient city Sukhothai. The name translates as "the dawn of happiness". The province is located on the lower edge of the northern region, 427 km north of Bangkok. This old city, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991, has been turned into an historical park in which some of its buildings, previously buried under a mass of vegetation, have been restored or rebuilt. At the heart of the park, the royal city, surrounded by triple concentric walls, is home to the major monuments, such as the Wat Mahatat, placed in the centre of the city in accordance with Brahminical cosmogony. Wat Mahatat was founded, according to an inscription, in the early years of the kingdom, around 1240, and extended during the course of subsequent reigns, Wat Mahatat was reserved for the devotions of the royal family. Wat Sa Sri makes a delightful picture, with its elegant proportions and beautiful location demonstrating the aesthetic priorities of the original builders.

About the destination: The charming capital characterized by its horse-drawn carriages and the province with the stable Real white elephants at the Elephant Conservation Center in Thailand share the same name. Most travelers simply visit Lampang to see the Elephant Conservation Center in Thailand, without stopping in the city on the way to Chiang Mai and other provinces further north. The Center is undoubtedly a must-see tourist attraction, but those who visit the capital are generally surprised by the rather unusual charm of Lampang. Known for its horse-drawn carriages, the emblem of the province is the cock (the bird has a large monument in its honor in the center of the city) and its history is endowed with a series of human settlements in the Wang River basin , Some of which date back more than 1,000 years. In fact, in Lampang there are abundant archaeological remains of the kingdoms of Hariphunchai, Lanna, and Burma. The horse and cart, a local mode of transport that has survived the introduction of cars in the province, is a fun way to explore the city, which has numerous attractions such as its beautiful Buddhist temples, a good range of bars and restaurants On the banks of the river and the hospitality and kindness of its population, characteristic of Thailand. The statue of the rooster, visible all the way, is the oldest symbol of Lampang and its origins go back to the old name of the city, Kukutthanakorn or "City of roosters". A local legend tells that a white rooster was sent by the Brahmin god Indra to awaken the local inhabitants and that they could give alms to Buddha, who supposedly visited the city. On the road from Lampang to Chiang Mai is the Elephant Conservation Center in Thailand, the oldest and only Government-supported Center in Thailand, where the king's white elephants are housed and visitors can learn more about them And see the shows that are presented to the public on a regular basis.

About the destination: Chiang Mai is the hub of Northern Thailand and the Capital City of the Province of this name. With a population of over 170,000 in the city proper, it is Thailand's fifth-largest city. Located on a plain at an elevation of 316 m, surrounded by mountains and lush countryside, it is much greener and quieter than the capital, and has a cosmopolitan air and a significant expat population, factors which have led many from Bangkok to settle permanently in this "Rose of the North". Chiang Mai's historical center is the walled city. Sections of the wall remain at the gates and corners, but of the rest only the moat remains. Inside Chiang Mai's remaining city walls are more than 30 temples dating back to the founding of the principality, in a combination of Burmese, Sri Lankan and Lanna Thai styles, decorated with beautiful wood carvings, Naga staircases, leonine and angelic guardians, gilded umbrellas and pagodas laced with gold filigree. The most famous is Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, which overlooks the city from a mountainside 13 km away. Modern-day Chiang Mai has expanded in all directions, but particularly to the east towards the Ping River, Mae Nam Ping, where Chang Klan Rd, the famous Night Bazaar and the bulk of Chiang Mai's hotels and guest houses are located. Loi Kroh Rd is the center of the city's night life.

About the destination: Ko Samui is an island off the east coast of the Kra Isthmus, Thailand. Ko Samui is Thailand's second-largest island after Phuket. Abundant tour - Bophut Beach. In the north of the island, is a popular starting point for diving tours. Bophut is one of the few places on Samui that retains some of the island's original Thai-Chinese atmosphere. It has recently experiencing a boom with new hotels and guesthouses sprouting up at a frantic pace. The traditional core of Bophut, known as the Fisherman's Village, is a charming village on the east side of the beach while the new developments are to the west. In contrast to Chaweng there has been a conscious effort to dissuade the more commercial elements of Thai night life from setting up shop and instead aiming for couples and young families. The beach road retains much of its charm although the new construction took a bit away. Old Chinese shop-houses crowd the narrow street many with sympathetic conversions to modern use as restaurants and cafés and small trendy shops. The beach itself encompasses some 2 km of white sandy shoreline fringed by coconut palms and the calm waters of the bay make this a popular spot for playing or relaxing, rather than swimming, because the water here is often murky, especially around December. - Na Mueang Waterfall. Purple rocks surround the stream of water, which gushes in from an impressive height of around 79 m. Mae Nam is known for it's 7 km stretch of beach. The beach has white sand and is lined by coconut trees. The sea is typically calm, however there is a moderate drift and the water is not usually clear. Mae Nam actually means river, 'mae' meaning mother and 'nam' water.