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Discover Thailand’s hidden oases.
AT A GLANCE:
Escape to the mountains ~ Bangkok oasis ~ A secret garden
Set your compass north to find Chiang Mai, Thailand’s second largest city and the flipside
to Bangkok. Think lush green countryside littered with temples, rainforests, waterfalls and
adventure activities including elephant trekking, white water rafting and zip lining. Don’t
miss a tuk tuk visit to the ancient walls and moat of the Old City (circa 1296).
Often referred to as “The Roof of Thailand,” Doi Inthanon National Park is one of
Thailand’s most sacred peaks. Soaring dramatically on the fringes of Chiang Mai, this
265-sq-km area is preserved as a national park. In addition to the spectacular views, you’ll
discover several waterfalls, some trails and two stupas which were built to commemorate
the 60th birthdays of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit. Wat Phra That Doi
Suthep is one of the northern Thailand’s must-see highlights.
Back in the capital, Bang Krachao (the ‘lungs of Bangkok’) is an 100-acre park
peppered with lakes and trails. It’s the ideal spot for a long, romantic walk as you
daydream about which spa treatment to try next. Or for something unique in the south of
Thailand, whizz through a winding jungle road via open-top jeep to discover the Secret
Buddha Garden on Koh Samui. This wonderland of sculptures, Buddhist mythological
deities and fantasy creatures is a complement to Koh Samui’s beautiful beaches and offers
respite on a hot day.
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