Thailand Travel Udon Thani – World’s First Bronze Age Civilization

Archaeological finds here yielded evidence of a Bronze Age civilization that flourished more than 5,000 years ago. Located 348 miles northeast of Bangkok, Udon Thani is home to Ban Chiang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can enjoy the displays of prehistoric artifacts, including Ban Chiang’s highly distinctive pottery, and the open museum excavation. Spend a lazy couple of days wandering Ban Chiang village and making friends with the locals, who are skilled artisans in their own right.

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Thailand Travel Chiang Mai – The Gateway to the Mountainous North

Founded in 1296 by King Mengrai as a capital of the Lanna Kingdom, Chiang Mai offers a perfect blend of

history, with centuries-old temples next to the boutique hotels and colorful night markets. Located 435

miles north of Bangkok and conveniently accessed by both air and rail services, Chiang Mai always has

something to discover. Intriguing diversity among ethnic tribes coupled with breathtaking scenery makes

Chiang Mai one of Asia's most attractive destinations.

The city of Chiang Mai, pleasantly situated on the banks of the Ping River, is a treasure trove of ancient

temples, fascinating for their distinctive Lanna architectural style and rich decorative detail. On the

outskirts of the city is the famed hilltop temple of Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep. At 3,520 feet above sea level,

it is the most famous and most visible landmark with vibrant view of the city and surrounding countryside.

Trekking in the hills of the North is one of Chiang Mai’s most popular tourism activities. Popular jungle

treks last from 2 to 7 days and take trekkers through forested mountains and high valleys and meadows,

as well as visits to more remote high altitude hilltribe settlements for overnight stays. Treks commonly

feature travel by foot, sometimes by boat, elephant-back, or horse-back. For those who wish to hike to the

highest peak of Thailand which rises to 8,415 feet above sea level, Doi Inthanon National Park is a must.

And if you would like to learn more of elephant and mahout relationships, visit Elephant Conservation

Center at the nearby province of Lampang.

Visit Chiang Mai during Songkran Festival or Thai New year (April 13-15) and Yi Peng Festival or Lantern

Festival coinciding with the Loi Krathong Festival on the full-moon night of the 12th lunar month will

enhance your cultural experiences. Songkran festival features the Buddha ritual bathing and water

splashing while the Yi Peng festival features the release of the lanterns into the sky to worship the gods.

For shopping lovers, Chiang Mai is famous for its wealth of quality handicraft, both traditional and modern,

hilltribe handicrafts and antiques. Shopping routes include San Kamphaeng for cotton and silk products,

Bo Sang village for umbrellas, Wua Lai Road for silverware and Ban Thawai village for furniture and

woodcarving products. For fast and fun shopping, visit the Chiang Mai night bazaar.

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Thailand Travel Dok Krachiao Blooming Festival

The unique geographical landscape of Chaiyaphum Province in the northeast of Thailand gives rise to a range of natural attractions of exceptional beauty. Of these, the fields of pinkish-purple Siam Tulip, or "Dok Krachiao", come in to full bloom in the early part of the rainy season from June to August.

Also commonly called 'patumma', 'bua sawan' (heaven lotus), or 'bua bok' (the land lotus), the Siam Tulip is a member of the ginger genera - Curcuma or Zingiberaceae.

The unusual form, bright colour and long-lasting quality of the Siam Tulip has made it an increasingly popular choice for floral decorations. It is in high demand and is currently being cultivated in the form of cuttings or ornamental plants for local consumption as well as for export overseas, predominantly to Japan and the Netherlands.

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Thailand Travel Thai-Chinese Architectural Heritage

(by Steve Van Beek) It is no secret that for centuries the Chinese have been movers and shakers far beyond the bounds of their Celestial Empire. In Southeast Asia, they’ve wielded enormous economic influence, and the symbols of their power — China Towns, shrines, temples, dragons — can be found in a dozen cities, but these potent symbols are normally distinct islands within a sea of indigenous architecture and traditions.

While Thailand exhibits the same compelling evidence of Chinese presence, what sets Bangkok apart and makes for the visitor a fascinating journey of discovery is that subtle Chinese elements have also been blended into traditional Thai architecture. Like finding a Thai Buddhist temple tucked in a quiet lane behind a modern corporate glass tower, the evidence is there for the active traveller and the rewards for perseverance are a multitude of beautiful images that give an extra dimension to a visit and an insight into how Thais view themselves.

Wandering through Bangkok’s nineteenth century wat (monasteries), one becomes aware of something different from the stalwarts of Thai architecture like Wat Phra Kaeow (Temple of the Emerald Buddha).

On many temples, the pediments (the triangular end area below the roof) are covered in ceramic flowers – no roof shelters them, and the chorfa (often called the “sky tassel”), which reach into the air from the roof ends, is missing. Then there are the stone sculptures in the courtyards. These aren’t Thai historical figures, they are distinctly Chinese: generals, gods, demons, horses, pagodas, and more.

These unique temples include some of the city’s largest such as Wat Pho, Wat Suthat, Wat Chalerm Prakiet and Wat Arun, although the most notable examples — Wat Raja Oros, Wat Khruawan, Wat Nang Nong, and Wat Bangkhunthian Nai — are tucked away along canals on the Thonburi side of the river.

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