The Most Impressive Landmarks in Thailand

The Gardens

Once exclusively for vegetables and fruits, the Thai gardens have become more interesting due to the additions of exotic plants to wow tourists. With 3 types of gardens, once you visit Thailand check out the Buddhist monastery and temple gardens, hotel and resorts gardens and finally royal palace gardens.

Wang Saen Suk Hell Garden

Built around a local temple outside of Bangkok, the garden acts as a museum that teaches about the Buddhist teachings of the underworlds torment. At the welcome gate, a sign proclaims 'Welcome To Hell' and has become a very popular tourist destination due to the graphic statues which tell tales of corruption and sins.

Read more about Wand Saen Suk Hell Garden here.

Nong Nooch Tropical Garden & Cultural Village

For an all-day trip to a stunning garden, there is no place like Nong Nooch. Taking you on a journey of different gardens that have been inspired by countries all over the world, did you ever think that you could visit the Stonehenge in Thailand. The garden is 2.4sq.km and is filled with themed areas which include plants such as cactus and tropical palm trees.

Read more about Nong Nooch Tropical Garden & Cultural Village here.

Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden

Located in Mae Rim, the Queen Sirikit is actually the very first botanic garden in Thailand. Offering 560 acres over a mountainous area, the variety of different plants and scrubs has made the collection one of the most diverse in the world. The garden even has a rainforest greenhouse for you to explore the most tropical forestation in Asia. The cost to enter is 40 baht and is open from 8:30 am to 5 pm.

Read more about Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden here.

The Palaces

Just by looking at the grand designs of the Buddha statues you can get an understanding of the brilliant architecture in Thailand. Palaces are one of the main tourist destinations in the country and for good reason. Structurally stunning, the pleasing to the eyes palaces reflect the rich history and heritage of Thailand.

The Grand Palace

Found in the heart of Bangkok, the palace once was called home by King Rama and his family. As time has passed the palace is now used to host royal ceremonies and house foreign dignitaries. The Grand Palace is made up of two sections one being the iconic temple of the Emerald Buddha. Within the palace is another tourist attraction called the Pavilion of Regalia which acts as a museum showing off royal decorations and coins.

Read more about The Grand Palace on their official website here.

Sanam Chandra Palace

A palace fit for a Disney fairytale, Sanam Chandra is one of the less known tourist spots despite its beauty being located in a stunning natural park. The palace is a historic area of Thailand which was reopened in 2003 after being abandoned. The palace lands cover 330 acres and offer the perfect photo opportunity due to the picturesque scenery and beautiful buildings.

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Bang Pa-In Royal Palace

Created in 1632, Bang Pa-In which is also known as Bang Pa-In Summer Palace consists of stunning parks which home iconic royal buildings. Phra Thinang Wehart Chamrun is the only building in the park open for tourists/commoners. The building is a Chinese style place which even has a throne room you can inspect. The interior is filled with gold and silver antiques and artwork. There is even a carved camel bone dragon that receives a lot of attention.

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