What we compiled is a record of a period of time. Although some details cannot be picked up, what remains are the best marks.
In Huysmans's novel "Countercurrent", the protagonist Duke de Seixent believes that the best way to travel is to stay at home, leisurely flipping through the timetables of major shipping companies, and traveling in imaginary countries. . But I prefer to use my feet to measure distant lands and breathe the foreign air. Traveling to me is another meaning of life besides intense work and hard work to make a living.
this stop, Thailand! The origin may be the melodious melody of Teresa Teng's " small town story ", or the jumping scene of "囧囧". From the moment I got off the plane, I confirmed that this was the country I wanted to come to.
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Food Paradise
For foodies, Thailand is definitely a country of angels. The dazzling array of high-quality and affordable street food will surely satisfy your taste buds. Foraging for food at roadside stalls is also a great way for you to experience the local customs. Remember: if you can buy half a portion, buy half a portion, leaving room for more categories. If you want to eat local breakfast, you might as well go to the residential area and see what interesting delicacies are being made in the small shops or carts on the roadside. Although it doesn't look so exquisite, the taste is not bad. Many times during the trip, I was busy eating and forgot to take pictures, so Thai food certainly cannot be represented by just a few listed.
has many ingredients, including fish balls, pork liver, water spinach, and some also add chicken and pork. You can add fish sauce, chili water, chili powder and sugar according to your personal taste for a sweet and sour taste.
When eating rice noodle soup, the store will also provide basil, bean sprouts and other vegetables for diners to mix and match.
The skill of smelling food is always close to me. I can smell the fragrance from a distance. When I get closer, I see it is a pancake stall. The cake crust is fried on the iron plate, and different flavors of fruit puree are added on top. When the skin turns brown, quickly roll it up and the fruit inside releases a strong fruity aroma due to the heating. Combined with the aroma of the cake crust, it will fill your mouth. Intense sweetness.
I had breakfast at a roadside stall in front of the hotel. I thought curry was only available for lunch and dinner, but I didn’t expect it could be eaten in the morning too. The rice is topped with vegetables, which is a bit like the domestic rice bowl. This round little eggplant is very delicious. Just because it is made according to local tastes, it is so spicy that it makes your stomach burn. It is too good for rice. A portion of rice is definitely not enough.
Pad Thai is stir-fried with vegetables, eggs, squid, prawns and other ingredients. You can also sprinkle some crushed peanuts and season with fish sauce, chili, lemon juice, and chives. It is sweet and spicy. . Whether it’s a restaurant or a street stall, you can eat it anywhere, and each one has its own unique flavor.
The taste of omelette rice is very different from that of Japanese omelette rice. There is so much world wrapped in the omelette that I actually forgot to take a picture of the inside.
choose beef or pork base with rice noodles. The tattered utensils, the huge old pot, the dark-colored soup, and the hot market atmosphere just hit your face.
A small plate to accompany the noodles, fragrant and crispy, a perfect match!
The crabs are fried until crispy, plus vegetables, eggs and other ingredients, and then stir-fried into a sauce made from curry, coconut milk, lemongrass, chili, etc., which is delicious and fragrant.
A rich and unique curry that you will never get tired of eating. Curry chicken noodles is a representative snack in Chiang Mai. Northern Thai food is less spicy and has a milder taste.
first stop Bangkok
Bangkok is often the first stop for travelers entering Thailand. Bangkok has been the capital of Thailand since 1782 and is the soul of Thailand. Because of its excellent accommodation, high-quality catering, and humanized services, Bangkok is considered a paradise for hedonists. Even budget-conscious travelers can have a cost-effective travel experience here.
When I first saw this layered spatial structure and the ultimate use of curves, I was completely impressed.
Bangkok is a unity of busy appearance and leisurely interior. Only when you learn to take a break from your busy schedule can you truly appreciate Bangkok style. Whether you are visiting attractions or shopping, remember to ใจเย็น ๆ ("take your time").
Because Thailand’s soil and water are warm and suitable for the growth of all things, people can eat and drink even if they are not doing farming. Therefore, people like to deal with things leisurely and leisurely, forming a unique ใจเย็นๆ Style.
The tickets for the Grand Palace are a package. There are three tickets in total. One is for visiting the Grand Palace; one is for visiting the museum next to the ticket office of the Grand Palace and Jade Buddha Temple , and There is a ticket to visit the Teak Palace near Dusit Zoo, 4 kilometers away from the Grand Palace. This ticket is valid for 7 days. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha is Thailand's national protection temple, and the Emerald Buddha enshrined inside is Thailand's national treasure.
The Grand Palace, also known as the Grand Palace, is the palace of the Thai (Siam) royal family. Close to the Chao Phraya River , it is a large-scale ancient building complex (28 buildings in total) in the center of Bangkok. It is also the most perfectly preserved, largest and most ethnically distinctive palace in Thailand's history. It is a treasure in the history of world architecture.
The Grand Palace was built in imitation of the old palace in the old capital Ayutthaya. After continuous expansion by successive kings, such a large-scale palace complex was formed. This is one of the many royal palaces in Thailand. The Bangkok dynasty from Rama I to Rama VIII all lived in the Grand Palace. The current Grand Palace is only used by the King of Thailand to hold major celebrations.
The Grand Palace brings together the essence of Thai architecture, painting, sculpture and decoration art, and is known as the "Thai Art Encyclopedia". The magnificent Jade Buddha Temple complex. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha, also known as the "Temple of the Protector of the Nation", has a majestic and tall building, which is a masterpiece of Thai Buddhist architectural art. The Jade Buddha, wearing court clothes and looking down on all living beings, is enshrined in the Main Hall. The Jade Buddha is 66 centimeters high and is carved from a single piece of jade. Every year when the hot season, rainy season and cool season change, the king personally comes to change the clothes of the Emerald Buddha.
The murals of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha tell the story of the Thai epic "Ramakian". "Ramajan" was born out of the Hindu epic "Ramayana". If you have read "Ramayana", you will have no difficulty in looking at these murals.
Fairy statues, including the "Sphinx Fairy" with the upper body of a girl and the lower half of a lion, and the "Jinna Luo" with the upper body of a man and the lower half of a bird, with one hand supporting the waist and the other raised to the chest. , there is also a bird god with a pair of bird wings holding a short sword in one hand and raising the other hand to the chest.
A model of Angkor Wat in the Grand Palace. Regarding the origin of the model, I have found no conclusive historical data. Is it left over from the Khmer Empire’s rule in the 11th to 14th centuries? Or was it plundered when Thailand invaded Cambodia in 1413? (When the Khmer Empire was strong, in addition to Cambodia, it also ruled parts of Thailand, Laos , and the Mekong Delta of today Vietnam .)
Chatuchak Weekend Market is located in downtown Bangkok. It is a large-scale weekend market that attracts tourists from all over the world with its rich products and low prices. Antiques, handicrafts, clothing, accessories, potted plants, food, pets, and household items are all available.
You need to plan at least half a day because there are so many things to buy. It’s easy to lose your sense of direction when wandering around, and you need to find a landmark.
Second stop: Ayutthaya
Friends who have watched "Ayutthaya" know that many scenes in the movie were taken from Ayutthaya. Ayutthaya is located on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River, about 80 kilometers north of Bangkok, about 1.5 hours' drive. Ayutthaya means "invincible" in Sanskrit, and is transliterated as Ayutthaya. It is commonly known as "Big City" by the Chinese. Ayutthaya was built in 1351 and became the second capital of Siam after Sukhothai in the mid-15th century until the 18th century, which lasted 417 years. After 5 dynasties and 33 kings, it was once a powerful kingdom on the Indochina Peninsula. It successively launched wars to conquer the Khmer Kingdom (Khmer), the Sukhothai Kingdom (Sukhothai), etc.In the early 17th century, Ayutthaya was already one of the richest cities in Asia, with a population of one million, and controlled foreign trade transactions in various parts of the north. The merchants who came to trade here included not only China, Java, Malaysia, India, Sri Lanka, Iran , Japanese, and even Portuguese, French, and Dutch. Its level of development was even comparable to some European capitals at the time. Due to its great prosperity and wealth, Ayutthaya became the coveted object of its neighboring country Myanmar and eventually fell in 1767. Myanmar finally sent troops to invade, looted Ayutthaya and burned it to the ground. To this day, we can only feel the former glory of Ayutthaya from the remaining ruins, damaged buildings and incomplete Buddha statues. In December 1991, Ayutthaya was included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO.
The scenic spots in the entire Ayutthaya are basically exposed to the sun. If you are riding a bicycle, you must take sun protection. Chartering a Tuktuk bus costs about 200 baht per hour. Before boarding the bus, discuss the price with the driver and agree on which attractions to visit, in case there are any disputes later.
Mahathat Temple (Wat Mahathat), the oldest temple in Ayutthaya, was built in 1374. When you come to Ayutthaya, although there are many temples and attractions, the one you absolutely cannot miss is Wat Mahathat! The founder and reasons for the creation of Wat Mahathat are still a topic of debate among academic circles. This temple is located in the center of Ayutthaya and is the largest ancient building complex in area.
This Buddha head wrapped in tree roots is the most important symbol of the Ayutthaya dynasty. Some people call it the "eternal smile". It is one of the seven wonders of Thailand and is located in Wat Mahathat. Regarding the formation of this scene, the legend goes like this: Thailand In 1767, Myanmar’s army attacked Ayutthaya and the Mahathat Temple also suffered a catastrophe. When the Burmese army destroyed it, the Buddha's head on the Buddha statue was knocked off and rolled under the bodhi tree. It was immediately wrapped in tree roots and protected. This scene scared the Burmese soldiers and fled. Hundreds of years later, the spectacle of the Buddha's head surrounded by Bodhi trees was formed.
The tree holding the Buddha's head is considered very sacred. To show respect when visiting, you are not allowed to enter the red line. You need to squat down to take pictures. At the same time, do not carry the Buddha on your back to take selfies with the tree.
Many tourists only come to see the Buddha head in the tree and then leave. In fact, there are many details in this vast site that are worth experiencing. The original neat and solemn Buddha statues are now incomplete images, which shows how tragically the city was destroyed after the fall of Ayutthaya. War is a disaster for civilization and people!
Because the 33 rulers of Ayutthaya absorbed the Khmer concept of divine right and blended it with Brahmanical rituals, they built many magnificent and beautiful palaces and majestic Buddhist temples. Europeans mentioned in their early documents that the city contained a large number of valuable courtyards and 2,000 gilded spire-like temples. But the invasion of the Burmese army in 1767 wiped out all this. Apart from the ruins, the most preserved ones are the ash towers. The remaining monuments faintly tell the story of the prosperous past.
The front left of the photo is the main tower of Wat Ratchaburana. I don’t remember why I didn’t go up to visit it. I looked up the information after I came back and found that it was actually worth a look. It is said that the two eldest sons of King Intharachathirat fought each other over the issue of succession to the throne. In the end, they both died and had to be succeeded by the youngest son, King Borommatrailokanat II. ). After he succeeded to the throne, the remains of his father and two brothers were cremated here and their ashes were stored in this tower.
This temple located in the ancient palace of Ayutthaya had the same status as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in the Grand Palace of Bangkok today. It was built in 1357. The Buddha enshrined in the temple is a bronze seated Buddha from the 15th century, which is also one of the largest Buddha statues in Thailand.During the restoration process, it was unexpectedly discovered that there were hundreds of small Buddha statues hidden inside the large bronze Buddha statue. Since then, it has become famous and attracted believers to come and worship.
third stop: Phuket (Phuket)
Phuket is the largest island in Thailand, located in the southern part of the Andaman Sea in the Indian Ocean, 867 kilometers away from Bangkok. Phuket is known as the "Pearl" of the Andaman Sea in the Indian Ocean due to its profound history and culture, wide and beautiful beaches, flawless white sand, and turquoise emerald waters. It attracts many foreign tourists every year.
As soon as I arrived in Phuket, I felt that the atmosphere was completely different from Bangkok. Maybe it's because the blue sky and white clouds are too dazzling, or maybe it's because it's far away from the crowds and noise. The lazy atmosphere came over me, and I just wanted to find a beach chair to lie down in fascination.
Go to the SPA center to experience ancient Thai massage and popular essential oil massage to relax your body and mind and relieve the fatigue of the journey.
The lively Patong Beach.
Various types of maritime transportation.
Eye-catching bikini girl.
The fourth stop: Phi Phi Island
Why should you choose Phi Phi Island? Phi Phi Island is located about 20 kilometers southeast of Phuket, Thailand, and consists of two main islands. This is a place that is loved by the sun and was designated as a Thai National Park in 1983. Sunshine, beach, waves, coconut trees, plantains, and mangroves, enjoy the sun, walk on the beach, snorkel in the sea, and climb cliffs to satisfy all your imagination of the island. The most convenient and economical way to get to Phi Phi Island from Phuket is to take a ferry from Phuket Pier. The main pier on Phi Phi Island is Tonsai Pier (Tonsai), located in Tonsai Bay. It is the main accommodation area on Phi Phi Island, with more than 80% of the hotels on Phi Phi Island concentrated.
The ferry we took is called PHI PHI CRUISER. The view is very clear and you can enjoy the sea view.
The boat trip lasts two hours, and you can have a good view of the sea, sky and passing ships. Seawater shows different colors in different light and angles.
Nature never hesitates to show its beauty. There is a sandy beach in this bay. There are many ships moored.
The Creator definitely has a preference for this kingdom.
Phi Phi Don is shaped like an irregular dumbbell, with green-covered hills at both ends. The center of the island is formed by the intersection of two half-moon-shaped bays. Sparkling fine white sand beaches, tropical coconut trees with dancing shadows, and breathtaking emerald waters.
Our hotel is close to the cliff. Monkeys often come to visit, and they will come in through the window to have their teeth broken. The monkey is climbing the papaya tree here, and the handsome guy is climbing on the cliff over there, which contrasts beautifully.
Various maritime sports.
rock climbing warrior. This kind of movement is certainly not a problem for Laura in "Tomb Raider". A sports idiot like me can only look at the mountains and sigh.
2. Romantic Morning and Dusk
Sunrise Control has a wish that is to watch the sunrise all over the world. The sunrise at Phi Phi Island cannot be missed.
3. Phi Phi Island is a world-famous diving paradise. Its diving depth can reach 30 meters, and the underwater visibility is about 10 to 25 meters. The diving environment is colorful, from coral groups in shallow sea to deep sea. There are all kinds of marine life.
Snorkeling is the most feared item on this trip, because I am naturally afraid of water and cannot swim. But our young captain was very strong and dragged me into the water. At first he held my hand, but then he secretly let go of my hand. But the attempt is worth it, the underwater world is wonderful. It’s a pity that I didn’t take any underwater photos.
The captain took a shell from the bottom of the water and gave it to me, which made up for my little anger towards him.
Fifth stop: Chiangmai Chiangmai
1. Slow life in a small town
Without the hustle and bustle of Bangkok and the waves of Phuket, Chiang Mai will entertain you with its free and quiet time, picturesque pastoral scenery and fresh literary and artistic atmosphere. The beauty of Chiang Mai must be experienced through leisurely travel, slow down the time and relax the journey. Forget about being a tourist and immerse yourself in this otherworldly town.
Chiang Mai’s history is not only long, but also confusing. Chiang Mai was the capital of the Thai dynasty in the 13th century. At that time, northern Thailand, like Cambodia and Laos, was regarded as a foreign country and had its own language, writing, and customs. and racial divisions. In the early days, Chiang Mai had few exchanges with Bangkok, Thailand, and plain areas, but had more exchanges with the mountainous areas of southern China, Laos, and Myanmar. It was an important trading center for the Maritime Silk Road and the Overland Silk Road. In 1556, Myanmar invaded the Lannathai Kingdom and occupied Chiang Mai for 200 years. It was not until the 18th century that northern Thailand finally merged with the Kingdom of Thailand centered in Bangkok.
Due to the diversity of historical development, Chiang Mai has its own characteristics in architecture and culture, and is deeply loved by cultural explorers. The consumption level in Chiang Mai is much lower than that in Bangkok. The transportation is convenient, the air is fresh, and the atmosphere of life is strong, making Chiang Mai a well-deserved summer resort. Tourists not only often return to their old places, but some even settle here.
The price of bicycle rental is also very beautiful. Travelers from all over the world can be seen everywhere riding bicycles.
Of course, there is also a fragrant and pleasant SPA waiting for you. Pleasant aromatic essential oils and professional massage techniques relieve travel fatigue.
As the lanterns begin to light up, don’t forget to save some energy for the night market.
Thailand's traditional musical instrument.
The schedule in Chiang Mai, known as the Rose of Northern Thailand, is different from other places. Tourists often travel late at night until early morning before returning to the hotel, sleep after noon and then go out again. During breakfast time, it is common for tourists to stumble back through the dew. They must have strayed into the depths of wild flowers. Drunk and not knowing the way back.
2. Wat Chedi Luang
Wat Chedi Luang, also called Wat Chedi Luang, is the most famous of the six major temples in Chiang Mai.
The gorgeous and solemn temple is built around a Lannathai-style pagoda.
As soon as he entered the main hall, he was shocked by the solemn atmosphere.
Believers and tourists from all over the world come to worship.
The daily life of a monk in the temple.
It is said that when a Thai man turns twenty, he must become a monk for at least three months, go out for alms every morning, and do not eat after lunch.
3. Wat Phan Tao
Wat Phan Tao, also known as Teak Temple, is diagonally opposite the Big Pagoda Temple. Phan Tao in Thai means "1000 furnaces", and it got its name because it was once a Buddhist casting place where Buddha statues were cast for major temples. Compared with other splendid temples and temples, Pandao Temple is particularly simple and elegant. The appearance of the large monastery is quite impressive, with exquisitely carved stucco doors and windows, giving it an antique feel.
Pandao Temple, a small but exquisite temple not to be missed. Pure Lanna-style design, with a history of more than 280 years, it is one of the few wooden buildings.
A simple street sign.
The colorful mosaic lenses under the eaves are decorated with a beautiful peacock.
The main hall is entirely made of teak, supported by 28 huge teak columns; there is also a gabled roof cover with a snake pattern printed on it. The gilded wooden Buddha is in the old Northern Thai style.
The ancient Bay Leaf Sutra is treasured in the teak cabinet.
4. Outdoor activities
The picturesque valley town, even without a beach, has attracted the attention of countless foreign tourists and Thai locals. The must-do outdoor activities on your list include trekking, elephant riding, rafting, and jungle trekking.These can be participated in through some travel agencies in Chiang Mai, departing from Chiang Mai.
The mother is working, and the elephant baby is right next to her.
There is actually a banana orchard next to it, but the diligent elephants cannot deviate from the route to forage and can only eat the few bananas in the hands of tourists. I estimate that this amount is just enough to fit between your teeth.
While drifting, the people you pass by, whether you recognize them or not, are all opponents in a fierce battle.
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