Thailand, 12 days: Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Krabi

Informazioni sulla destinazione: Bangkok, una delle città più cosmopolite dell'Asia, è la capitale della Thailandia. Bangkok è calda e affollata, ma è abbastanza pulita e offre molte cose divertenti da fare. Bangkok ha ottimi negozi, molta cultura, templi incredibili, cibo delizioso e una scena artistica decente. La maggior parte delle attrazioni di Bangkok si concentra sull'isola di Rattanakosin, spesso definita la Città Vecchia. Il Grand Palace è il sito assolutamente da vedere. Il complesso del Grand Palace ospita anche il Tempio del Buddha di smeraldo, Wat Phra Keow, il tempio buddista più sacro. Altri templi famosi a Bangkok sono i templi Wat Pho e Wat Arun. Bangkok è un ottimo posto per lo shopping. Ci sono molti negozi, centri commerciali e mercati per soddisfare ogni desiderio. La scena della vita notturna a Bangkok è varia come la città stessa, da birrerie a locali esclusivi, mercati notturni, discoteche e feste hippie. Bangkok è una grande metropoli tentacolare, rumorosa e affollata ma tranquilla e delicata. È una delle principali destinazioni del mondo che si deve visitare almeno una volta nella vita.

Informazioni sulla destinazione: 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.

Informazioni sulla destinazione: Krabi Province is a popular beach destination in the southern part of Thailand, on the Andaman Sea. Krabi Province has stunning landscapes and magnificent limestone outcroppings called karst formations, which are a landmark of the region. Krabi has a lot of beautiful beaches which offer some really amazing scenes of sunrise and sunset. There are over 150 islands in the waters around Krabi. Krabi and the surrounding area and beaches are excellent for relaxing and sightseeing, not to mention all the crystal clear beaches, fascinating coral reefs, caves and waterfalls, as well as numerous islands and beautiful temples. There are many things to do in the areas, such as snorkeling, swimming, sunbathing, rock climbing, white water rafting, diving, kayaking, and paddle surfing. If time permits, you can visit the nearby national parks for jungle trekking. Krabi offers a breathtaking scenery and it is one of the most beautiful beach destination in Asia.