| Culture hunters the world around are always | | | | inhabitants and the delightful selection of museums |
| searching for a new exotic holiday experience | | | | and preserved ancient sites offered by the city |
| that will broaden their horizons and open their | | | | ensures that modern visitors can find out the |
| eyes to new beauties. Luckily the world is a | | | | reasons why. From museums detailing the history |
| treasure trove that is always replenished with | | | | of Thai medicine and the rise of Buddhism, to the |
| wondrous sights, from the impressive architectural | | | | stunning Bangkok butterfly museum, fabulous |
| efforts of man to the majesties of Mother | | | | sights are guaranteed on exotic holidays that |
| Nature. | | | | include Bangkok. |
| One destination imbued with some of the most | | | | Those that enjoy the chance to unwind and relax |
| fabulous examples of both of these qualities is | | | | in serene surroundings may find that Thailand's |
| Thailand. Boasting a variety of topographies, | | | | Chiang Mai offers exactly the respite they desire. |
| Thailand is home to a thrilling combination of lush, | | | | Located in northern Thailand, Chiang Mai is |
| green regions, mountainous areas and bustling | | | | surrounded by scenic mountainous terrain and lush |
| cities that are oozing with sights and sounds to | | | | countryside meaning it provides a far more |
| inspire awe in even the most seasoned of | | | | tranquil air than bustling Bangkok. On the other |
| travellers. | | | | hand, the city remains cosmopolitan and its many |
| The tropical climate of Thailand is one of the | | | | highlights ensure that travellers will have an |
| reasons it is so popular with tourists, but it's the | | | | edifying experience on their trip. |
| rich historical and cultural routes that tends to | | | | With excellent historic attractions such as the |
| make it a favourite with spiritual travellers and | | | | walled city - featuring more than 30 richly |
| those hoping to find an exotic holiday location with | | | | decorated temples that chronicle the changing |
| something special. For example, people can barely | | | | styles of Burmese, Sri Lankan and Lanna Thai |
| say the name of Thailand’s capital Bangkok | | | | arts - and the City Arts and Cultural Centre, |
| without making reference to the many | | | | Chiang Mai is a great place to soak up a little |
| incomparable cultural experiences found there. | | | | culture. While the burgeoning night life ensures that |
| A city of global note, Bangkok is teeming with | | | | there are experiences to be found once the sun |
| fresh ideas in fashions, arts and entertainments. | | | | goes down too. |
| The variety of its cultural experiences is in part | | | | Whether it's the brilliance of the Bangkok or the |
| due to the heady mix of its inhabitants, with | | | | charms of Chiang Mai, Thailand holidays offer |
| influences coming from Indian, Western and | | | | superb cultural experiences for travellers looking |
| Chinese society. | | | | to try something a bit different. |
| However, Thailand's history is also important to its | | | | |