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I've never been abroad before, so everything I experienced and felt in a foreign country truly excited me. As a nation with unique culture, magnificent nature, and diverse cuisine, it's easy to understand why Thailand always attracts a large number of tourists from all over.
Departing from Tan Son Nhat Airport, filled with curiosity about a foreign land, I took the morning flight to Bangkok, finally setting foot in the land of Buddhism - Thailand.
Pattaya City - renowned as the sleepless city of Thailand
After completing immigration procedures and having lunch, I got on a vehicle to head to Pattaya City. Located 165km from the capital Bangkok, Pattaya is in Chonburi province, eastern Thailand. The first place I visited here is the Pattaya Floating Market.
Exploring Pattaya Floating Market
This market area is designed like a riverside town, where locals sell goods on houses and small boats with a wide range of local products such as jewelry, clothing, food, handicrafts... Besides shopping, Pattaya Floating Market also offers various experiential activities such as boat paddling and singing and dancing performances.
The entrance of Pattaya Floating Market impresses with colorful glass panels
Local cuisine offers many enticing flavors
Travelers can explore the floating market by rustic wooden boats
Local people carefully prepare and present dishes on boats, enticing visitors with meticulous flavors
Souvenir stalls offer a variety of products with strong local style
A small corner at Pattaya Floating Market
Tranquil evening scenery at the floating market
View of Pattaya city from the seaside
Tran Bao Buddha Mountain
The next destination on my journey is Tran Bao Buddha Mountain, located 15km from the center of Pattaya city. Upon arrival, I was captivated by the majestic and lush surroundings. I witnessed the 24-carat gold-plated statue of Buddha Shakyamuni, exquisitely crafted and detailed.
The gold-plated statue of Buddha Shakyamuni at Tran Bao Buddha Mountain exudes majesty and reverence
Muang Boran Ancient City - also known as Ancient City
Located 30km south of the capital Bangkok, Muang Boran is a complex that recreates ancient architecture in Thailand. The architectural structures of temples, pagodas, and famous landmarks here are reproduced to resemble the originals, with over 115 architectural structures built to scale 1:3 and 1:1. This is a place that preserves cultural values through many dynasties of the Land of the Golden Temple, and it's also where many famous Thai movies choose as their filming location.
Visitors can rent traditional Thai costumes for photo opportunities. Each structure here has its own unique beauty and tranquility. If you're in Thailand but don't have much time to travel around, this is a very suitable choice.
The unique architectural style of the ancient city's structures, carrying significant historical meanings and Thai cultural imprints
The solemn and reverent Buddha statues in the ancient city
The capital city Bangkok - known as the land of angels in Thailand
Leaving the ancient city of Muang Boran, I continued my journey to explore Thailand, with the next destination being the capital city Bangkok.
Boat temple Wat Yanawa
My first experience here was cruising on the Chao Phraya River, then I visited Wat Yanawa Temple, located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Sathorn district. This place is known as the Boat Temple or Xa Loi Temple. Built in the 1880s, the atmosphere here is extremely peaceful and solemn, where Buddhist devotees often come to pray for luck and peace for themselves and their families.
The prominent Buddhist architecture in Thailand
In addition to exploring famous landmarks and visiting temples, don't miss out on shopping paradises with a wide range of products from affordable to luxury at shopping centers like Big C or Central World.
When in Thailand, you must indulge in the cuisine here, with dishes rich in local flavors such as Pad Thai, Tom Yum, mango sticky rice, various curries, Somtum, and Thai milk tea. These are must-try dishes, not only delicious but also very affordable.
A small corner in a food stall in Bangkok
When I arrived here, the weather in the capital was pleasantly cool and comfortable. I felt the locals were extremely friendly and enthusiastic, the streets were lively, cozy, and not too crowded, which I really enjoyed.
A corner of a small street with Tuk Tuk vehicles - a very popular mode of transportation in Bangkok
Wat Traimit Temple
Continuing my exploration of Bangkok, the next stop is Wat Traimit Temple, also known as the Temple of the Golden Buddha. It is one of the famous temples in the capital city of Bangkok, housing a 5.5-ton Golden Buddha statue. This is a place for people to express their reverence to the Buddha, attracting many tourists from all over the world.
The 5.5-ton Golden Buddha statue inside the temple
The Four-Faced Buddha Statue in central Bangkok
After finishing the shopping experience, I headed to visit the Four-Faced Buddha statue located in the heart of Bangkok. You can walk here from Big C and Central World. This is a sacred place where people from all over come to pray for career advancement, romantic relationships, wealth, and health. So, don't miss this place when you visit Bangkok.
I visited the Four-Faced Buddha statue and sincerely prayed for blessings.
Thus concludes my journey of exploring Thailand with plenty of new experiences. I hope these insights can be helpful for you in your trip to Thailand, and I wish everyone an amazing experience here.
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