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Although Thailand’s capital city is a great place to absorb the culture of the country, there are several destinations just beyond Bangkok’s periphery which will widen your horizons and give you a true taste of Thai life. From beautiful beaches and crazy nightlife, to ancient architectural ruins, thickly canopied forests housing endangered species, and wine-tasting tours on a sprawling vineyard—there’s something here for everyone for Bangkok day trips. So, take your pick among the weekend getaways from Bangkok.
Weekend trips from Bangkok
At the base of Northern Thailand lies the cosmopolitan asylum known as Chiang Mai. Blessed with a slow pace of life, Chiang Mai is a picture-perfect haven for tourists, travellers, adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers. And because Chiang Mai is a historic city, it is obvious for centuries’ old temples and monasteries to co-exist alongside swanky hotels and new-age shopping hubs. The presence of misty mountains and kaleidoscopic hill tribes add to the vibrancy of this city.
Noteworthy for: Chiang Mai's famous elephant camps operate with varying degrees of animal care. The Elephant Adventure Park (Mae Tang) is a good sustainable tourism option.
If a tranquil and luxurious weekend, surrounded by powder white beaches, curved coastline and endless turquoise blue waters is what you have in mind; Koh Samet ticks off all your requirements. Named after the Samet trees...more
One of the most popular weekend getaways for Bangkok locals—owing to the short travel time and good mix of activities—Hua Hin is a good option for respite from the rigours of city life. Don’t expect a tropical paradise (...more
Thailand’s third largest but most popular national Park, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Khao Yai lies just three hours north of Bangkok, and is home to several endangered species of animals.
Once the richest city in the East, and the erstwhile capital of Thailand, Ayutthaya was razed to the ground by the Burmese back in 1767, but is a treasure trove of ancient temples and palace ruins to this day, even despi...more
Although Kanchanaburi is largely associated with the famous Death Railway (a railway line connecting Thailand and Burma, built in 1943 by thousands of prisoners of war under the Imperial Japanese army) and the bridge ove...more
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