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Sukhothai was the first Kingdom of the Thais in this peninsula, founded in 1238, and was the capital of Thailand for 120 years.
Ramkhamhaeng National Park (Khao Luang), located at Khirimat District, approximately 36 kms from Sukhothai city, consists in high hills and steep cliffs, some 1,200 meters above sea level. Waterfalls, different species of |
| plants and wildlife are some of the major attractions for tourists. There are also the archaeological and historical sites with ancient remains. |
Ramkhamhaeng National Museum is located in the Sukhothai Historical Park area and opened on 25 January, 1964. The museum collection includes gifts from the ex-abbot of Wat Ratchathani and art objects unearthed in Sukhothai and nearby provinces.
Sukhothai Historical Park is located 12 km from town on Sukhothai-Tak Highway. The Ruins of the royal palaces, Buddhist temples, the city gates, walls moats, dams, ditches, ponds, canals are now preserved and restored by the Fine Arts Department with the cooperation of UNESCO. |
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Temples : Chiang Mai homes many temples. The most famous were constructed under the Lanna Dynasty that started in 1297. Each of them has a unique background and reflects the riches and nobility of this historical period.
Wat Phrathat Doi Southep :This temple is the symbol of Chiang Mai. Holy relics of the Lord Buddha are enshrined in the towering golden stupa. The panoramic view of Chiang Mai and its surrounding countryside is an added attraction for visitors.
Phumping Palace : this beautiful building lies further up the mountain at 4,330 feet above sea level, with its flowers in bloom all year |
Home Industries : The native craftsmen seen hand-making their world renowned handicrafts is the highlight of this sort of tours of the cottage industry. Observe Thai silk and cotton weaving, parasols and paper making, teakwood carving, silverware making, lacquer wares and Chiang Mai’s unique celadon potter kilns.
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 About Thailand
The ancient kingdom of Thailand, a land full of mystery and spectacle, is Asia’s top tourist destination. Over 12 million visitors each year arrive to marvel in the natural scenic beauty, spicy cuisine, historic culture, awe inspiring temples and the incomparable hospitality of the Thai people – there is very good reason why Thailand is called the Land of Smiles!
This stunningly beautiful country is located in the centre of South East Asia, between Myanmar (Burma), Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia. It offers a fantastic range of activities than can be enjoyed during your yacht charter holiday – sailing, snorkeling, diving, kayaking – as well as the opportunity to see amazing natural scenery, and explore tropical islands and pristine beaches. |
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Doi Inthanon is the highest mountain in Thailand.It is 2,565 metres above sea level. It has many waterfalls and in the forest, at the peak ,are two large stupas built to honour the King and Queen. They are sacred stupas because here you can worship a relic of Buddha.
We will have lunch at the Royal Project and visit the Flower Garden ,Later we will visit Meo hill tribe market and the two biggest and most beautiful waterfalls (Wachiratarn and Siritarn) before returning to Chiang Mai .
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