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Thailand, formerly known as Siam, is a country that is very charming. One of the kingdoms in Southeast Asia is known for its natural beauty and diversity of traditions, cultures, arts, and culinary very distinctive. The following are some of the popular tourist destinations are presented there:

Phi Phi Islands

Located in the province of Krobi, flanked by the west coast of the island of Phuket and the Andaman Sea, Phi Phi island is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Thailand. The crystal clear waters, white sand along the beach, and rocks the greenery that stood there so charming.

There are six islands in the archipelago, but the biggest and most visited is Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh. In the era of 90s, Phi Phi island is only visited by a handful of adventurers. But since airing the movie The Beach, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, located in Phi Phi Leh in 2000, the island suddenly became extremely popular. In addition to its natural beauty protected by the government as a national park, the islands of Phi Phi is also a favorite place for lovers of sport diving, rock climbing, snorkeling, kayaking, and other marine activities.

Phi Phi Islands were destroyed in the tsunami in 2004, but most have been recovered thanks to the restoration in 2010. Uniqueness of this archipelago is located in the province of Muslim majority population Krobi that, and the remaining adherents of Buddhism. There is also a mixed blood population of China Thailand and gypsies. They all live together in peace and still maintain the tradition of each until now.

Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep

Buddhist temple built in the late 14th century in the reign of king Geu Na is the most popular temple in Chiang Mai. Not only pilgrims, too many foreign tourists who visit there throughout the year.

Located about 15 km from Chiang Mai city center, near the summit of Doi Suthep mountain which is famous for its panoramic keindangan, Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep has a number of attractions such as the golden pagoda, a bell tower with a large, 47 murals which tells the life of Buddha, the white elephant sculpture as a symbol of the temple guard, a series of small bells which are believed to bring good luck to those who touch it, a museum and a school for Buddhist monks.

For over a thousand years of Doi Suthep mountain regarded as sacred place by the native inhabitants, the Lua tribe. They believed that the souls of their ancestors settled on the mountain top. When Buddhism entered the land of Siam, the mountain is regarded as the center of the universe.

Doi Inthanon National Park

This is the highest mountain in Thailand, located in the province of Chiang Mai. Formerly known as Doi Luang or Doi Ang Ka, but later renamed in honor of Doi Inthanon, Chiang Mai last king, Inthawichayanon are so concerned about the preservation of the forest there.

Region since 1954 is protected as a national park is part of the Thanon Thong Chai mountain. The extent of about 482 km2, with a height of about 2,565 m above sea level. Diverse flora and fauna occupying the park, including more than 300 species of birds. On the slopes of the mountain, not far from the tribal village Ban Sop Had there Wachirathan waterfall that complements the beauty of this place.

At least 12,000 tourists visited Doi Inthanon national park in celebration of the new year every year. In addition to a number of public facilities around the national park, there is also the Thai Air Force base on top of the mountain.

Tribal Museum (Tribal Museum)

Built in 1965 by the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare of Thailand, the museum is highly recommended for tourists who are interested in getting to know the culture and the indigenous tribes in Thailand.
Located not far from Chiang Mai National Museum, Tribal Museum presents detailed information about the various tribes living in the hills of northern Thailand that culture and language different from the language of the Tai, the national language of the country of the white elephant. Major tribes there is Akha, Karen, Lahu, Lisu, Yao and Hmong. Among all 6 parts, only Yao tribe who have a written language. Each tribe also has distinctive features in terms of religion.

By visiting the Tribal Museum, visitors will better understand the history of Thailand that is rich in various cultures. Various houses, custom clothing, jewelry, souvenirs, photos, musical instruments, weapons, and other traditional objects on display here, with the accompaniment of music that adds to the rustic atmosphere thick of each tribe. It was a very rewarding experience and impressive.

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