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loCal attraCtions Bangkok

Grand Palace Phra Pathom Chedi
Arguably the biggest attraction in Bangkok, Dominating one of Thailand’s oldest towns,
more than 100 traditional Thai buildings make Nakhon Pathom, Phra Pathom Chedi is one of
up the Grand Palace, which sits magnificently the largest Buddhist chedi in the world dating
by the riverside. This jaw-dropping sight is also back to the 4th century. This enormous stupa
greatly inspired by the European renaissance was inspired by the famous Angkor Wat temple
era. Within the same compound is Wat Phra in Cambodia, and a Khmer style Prang
Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is its defining feature.
regarded as one of the most important
Buddhist temples in the country. Here is The North
where the sheer beauty of Thai culture and
history can be felt. Doi Inthanon National Park
A must for everyone visiting Chiang Mai, Doi
Sampran Riverside Inthanon National Park is one of the most
Featuring 70 acres of certified organic gardens popular national parks in Thailand. A number
by the Tachine River, just an hour away from of waterfalls, panoramic viewpoints and cool
Bangkok, Sampran Riverside has a wide range temperatures make this spot pixel-perfect. The
of tailored programmes for MICE incentive best time to visit is in the morning, when you
visitors. This includes cooking classes, farm can revel in the magic of a winter mist.
tours and Thai arts and crafts workshops.
Chiang Mai Night Safari
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market As one of the biggest night safaris in the world,
You can’t visit the City of Angels without a stop this animal haven has plenty of sights to thrill
at the local riverside bazaar, Damnoen Saduak and excite. Albino crested porcupines, albino
Floating Market. While not exactly located in raccoons, alpacas, leopards, sloth bears and
the city itself, this attraction’s unique cultural clouded leopards are just some of the wildlife
aspects has ensured that it receives a steady you will find here, and with night-time perfor-
stream of visitors all year round. Visitors can mances featuring acrobatic tigers from India,
also purchase all kinds of fresh fruits and this menagerie will take you for a walk on the
vegetables, as well as steaming bowls of what wild side.
is popularly referred to as “boat noodles.”
Pai
The Central Plains Four hours north of Chiang Mai is Pai, a verdant
riverside town known for its wellness retreats.
Erawan Falls Not only is there plenty of natural beauty to
A total of 1,500 metres in length, this seven- explore, visitors can also find a large range of
tiered waterfall in Kanchanaburi is one of the vegetarian and organic restaurants, along with
most beautiful and accessible. Lagoons of yoga retreats, meditation centres and holistic
bright emerald water entice every visitor for a healing workshops for those looking to live a
swim, making the Erawan Falls a fabulous way healthier lifestyle.
to spend a day bonding with your team.

Ayutthaya Historical Park
Ideal for a day trip, Ayutthaya is a historic city
that offers unique insight into Thailand’s past.
Once the capital of Siam, this UNESCO World
Heritage Site is brimming with Buddhist tem-
ples, statues and monasteries.

Erawan Falls
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