Bangkok, Thailand - Bangkok, Thailand 26 days trip

Best known for its nightlife and vibrant atmosphere, this sprawling metropolis boasts ancient temples, museums, and cultural venues.

Housing a 46m statue of the Reclining Buddha, the oldest temple in Bangkok also boasts Thailand's largest collation of Buddha images.

Home to the sacred Emerald Buddha, this 18C temple complex features exquisite architectural markers and several remarkable monuments.

Wander through streets lined with food carts, small shops, cafes, and cultural marks, taking in the incessant bustle of the center.

Located in the Dusit Palace, this elegant Italian Renaissance style hall houses the famous Arts of the Kingdom exhibit.

This impressive outdoor museum replicates significant buildings, temples, and cultural monuments from throughout Thailand's history,

The second capital of the historic Kingdom of Siam retains some of its well-preserved ancient temples, royal buildings, and palaces.

This lavish royal complex dates to the 18C, boasting many historic structures, lush gardens, and a rich cultural museum.

Comprised of several reconstructed traditional Thai houses, this museum exhibits an impressive collection of Southeast-Asian art.

A significant Buddhist temple boasting an elaborate Khmer-style spire, rich ornamental details, and fine traditional architecture.

With 28 elaborate pagodas, traditional architecture, and fine sculptures, this 19C temple offers a great glimpse into Thai Buddhism.

Escape the bustle of Bangkok on this beautiful island, known for its lush greenery and vibrant weekend market.

A city rich in culture and many fun activities, Pattaya boasts beaches, aquaparks, shrines, nightlife, and access to nearby islands.

Home to the current monarch, this district is the heart of royal Bangkok and is full of palaces, historic buildings, and museums.

Studded with colorful signs and lined with eateries and shops, this bustling district offers a culinary and cultural adventure.

Boasting exquisite architecture, this 19C temple boasts fine statues and pagodas studded with elaborate decorative elements.

Located on a hill and offering great views over Bangkok, this ancient temple boasts a golden 58m spire and is dotted with sculptures.

A great botanical garden full of tropical plants, orchid displays, stylized gardens, butterflies enclaves, and a cycads collection.

Favored mostly by locals, this 2.5km beach offers wonderful seafood, calm water perfect for swimming, fine sand, and lovely strolls.

Dating to the 14C, this temple is home to a remarkable pure-gold statue of Buddha hidden beneath a layer of plaster for 200 years.

Formerly a royal dwelling, Southeast Asia's largest museum hosts extensive collections of archaeology, ethnography, art, and history.

Escape the bustle for this lovely public park where you can relax by the artificial lake, jog, bike, or simply enjoy the greenery.

Consisting of several traditional buildings, this museum exhibits Thai antiques and artworks, as well as 4,000-years-old ceramics.

A vibrant town with a turbulent WWII history, Kanchanaburi offers easy access to nearby natural attractions and national parks.

Offering a day of excitement for all ages, this waterpark boasts the world's largest inflatable slide and giant water bouncy balls.

Thailand's center of Thammayut Buddhism, this beautiful temple is known for its beautiful murals and large golden Buddha statue.

A rich museum exhibiting the royal barges with their elaborate figureheads, each boasting a wealth of ornate elements.

Explore this lovely district and discover a quaint village-like life with floating markets, winding canals, and stilt houses.

Lavishly ornate, this shrine hosts a statue of a significant Hindu deity, and is the site of occasional Thai dance performances.

World's first waterpark based on Cartoon Network, this theme park boasts rides, slides, rafting, and cartoon-themed activities.

A small town with an array of attractions, from rich surrounding nature to ancient temples and elaborate palaces, to lively markets.

Comprised of both marine and safari parts, this wonderful zoo houses many mammal and aquatic species, and offers fun daily shows.

Adjacent to a research and vaccination institute, the snake farm offers its visitors daily shows of snake handling and venom milking.

This web of water canals covers all of Bangkok and can be explored on lean barge-like boats, offering a unique cityscape.

A 19C temple complex erected by a King's friend, boasting pristine white walls and lavishly colored rooftops.

This transportation hub boasts a town-like feel despite its city status, offering a few temples, a beach, and great seafood.

This exciting amusement park is home to a variety of rides and roller coasters of all sizes, promising a day of fun for all ages.

The second-largest island in Thailand, Ko Samui boasts opulent marine life perfect for snorkeling, great hiking, and lovely beaches.

Visit on Friday evening and you will find a buzzing night market. Every other day traditional restaurants and fun shops await you.

A marriage of opposites, this island offers luxurious resorts alongside wild beach alcoves, superb food, lively nightlife, and spas.

Secluded and with a wonderful laid-back atmosphere, this gorgeous beach is a backpacker heaven with its golden sand and clear water.

Promising thrills for all ages, this great waterpark offers giant slides, pools, mini-golf, go-karts, trampoline, and oodles of fun.

Encompassing 42 islands, lush marine life, and spectacular landscape, this national park is one of Thailand's finest.

This national park spans the primeval forests lining the Khanom coast, as well as its beaches and the Thale Tai archipelago.

Set atop the highest summit on the island, this garden is full of countless statues of Buddhist deities, animals, and the sculptor.

This modern temple complex features sculptures depicting Buddhist deities, including two 30m statues of Buddha and Guanyin.

This 250m sandy beach strip offers beautiful water, great scenery, and snorkeling opportunity, as well as many cafes lining its edge.

Famed for its monthly Full Moon Party, this picturesque island offers peace, lush scenery, beaches, and sun the rest of the month.

Set on a small island off the shores of Ko Samui, this temple features a 12m Buddha, symbolic architecture, and fine decorations.

This popular coastal village offers fine sandy strip, aquamarine waters, an array of local restaurants, and a vibrant nightlife.

Set mostly on the Pha Ngan Island, this national park features waterfalls, rock pools, streams, beaches, and lush primal forest.

A small coastal town, best known for its beautiful 5km beach with its fine sand and lovely turquoise waters.

Unique rock formations reminiscent of female and male genitalia, respectfully called Grandmother and Grandfather by the locals.

Thailand's largest island offers a wealth of picturesque beaches, dramatic karst scenery, and delicious local cuisine.

Bustling market, streets overflowing with vendors, and a wealth of food stalls await you on your walk through the town center.

Stretching for 6km, this quiet beach is lined with resorts, offering gorgeous scenery and many water sports to its visitors.

Fringed with lush wild nature, this small beach is best visited off-season for its beautiful landscape and peaceful atmosphere.

Boasting crystal clear water, this white sandy beach occupies a quiet bay and offers great restaurants and lively nightlife.

Hire a boat to reach this paradisaical beach, explore its karst-hedged lagoons, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere ruling the shore.

From dramatic scenery, to crystal water, fine sand, and island excursions heading out, this beach is one of the best in the area.

Lush and gorgeous, this beach is well known to domestic and international visitors for its crystal clear water and white sand.

With its wonderful atmosphere, this superb beach is favored by many travellers for its scenery and a sense of tranquility.

Climb up to the peak, spread a blanket, and await the amazing views and colors as the sun sets on the horizon.

This marble giant is 45m high, and from its hilltop perch offers spectacular views of the entire island with its bays and towns.

This national park is famous for its dramatic scenery, boasting karst towers rising from aquamarine waters and beautiful beaches.

A cluster of small fishing villages along the coast, known for their traditional culture and nearby coral reefs.

Offering rich marine life, this beach is wonderful for travelers who wish to dive and snorkel, examining some lush coral reefs.

Wander through these villages, enjoying the smell of the salty sea air and listening to the fishermen call out their wares.

A small town on the island of Bali, featuring art galleries, museums, and temples, and offering access to nearby natural attractions.

Hike down stairs and through the jungle to reach these waterfalls, comprising seven separate cascades into a breathtaking whole.

With a history reaching to the 10C, this impressive temple boasts a beautiful purification bath replenished with fresh spring water.

This picturesque craggy headland boasts a 16C Balinese temple, offering a superb moment for a memorable picture.

Nestled amidst gardens and rice paddies, this former palatial residence is best-known for its Water Palace and its lush beauty.

A bustling seaside resort set in a a fishing village, visitors enjoy the picturesque beaches, fresh seafood, and local culture.

An off-the-beaten-path destination with authentic Indonesian atmosphere.

Walk through the town center and get a feel for the local culture.

Climb to the summit of this volcano, visit the caldera or descent to the crater lake as you explore this geological national park.

A small town on the island of Bali, featuring art galleries, museums, and temples, and offering access to nearby natural attractions.

Nestled amidst gardens and rice paddies, this former palatial residence is best-known for its Water Palace and its lush beauty.

With a history reaching to the 10C, this impressive temple boasts a beautiful purification bath replenished with fresh spring water.

Sprawling along the coast of the Lombok Island, this resort features a large temple, gorgeous bays, and a nearby waterfall.

Hike down stairs and through the jungle to reach these waterfalls, comprising seven separate cascades into a breathtaking whole.

Vietnam's capital and its second largest city, Hanoi boasts a rich royal history, colonial architecture, and many cultural attractions.

Explore the vibrant culture of Hanoi, getting to know its thousand-long-year history, and sampling some of the local cuisine.

A museum tracing all 54 of Vietnam's recognized ethnic groups, exhibiting traditional lifestyle, household, religions, and more.

One of Vietnam's largest art museums, this institute houses an impressive collection of Vietnamese art from throughout history.

Cross a traditional Vietnamese bridge on your way to this 19C temple, also known as the Jade Mountain Temple.

Visitors to the park enjoy hiking the majestic Ba Vi mountains, exploring beautiful vistas and a temple, as well as bird watching.

Situated off the shore of North Vietnam, the gulf is surrounded by great off-the-beaten-path destinations, including Cat Ba Island.

Situated on an island on the West Lake, Hanoi's oldest temple dates to the 6C and features ten shrines and remarkable statues.

A lovely lake located in the heart of the capital, known for its turtle population, small scenic isles, and old local myths.

Comprised of over 30 streets retaining original style and layout, this quarter is known for its artisan shops, cafes, and fine silk.

Home to several architectural and historic landmarks, Hanoi's largest lake offers a nice stroll away from the city bustle.

Take a boat through a river lined with rice fields and karst giants, discovering scenic views and the caves of the Tam Coc region.

Vietnam's first national park surrounds two mountain ranges and sprawling forests, it also offers some historical attractions.

Dedicated to Confucius, this 11C temple houses Vietnam's first university and features beautiful courtyards, pavilions, and sculptures.

Dating to the 11C, this wooden pagoda rests on a single pillar in the heart of a pond and is designed to resemble a blossoming lily.

Once a part of an embassy complex, this 15C Buddhist temple boasts lovely yellow facade, an array of statues, and a worshipping place.

Styled after a Parisian opera house, this Neoclassical architectural landmark houses frequent performances.

Full of untouched natural beauty, this national park offers primeval forests, limestone formations, rivers, and diverse fauna.

Surrounding a substantive wetland, this national park boasts a rich ecosystem, as well as beautiful landscapes.

Known as one Vietnam's loveliest towns, Hoi An is home to a remarkably preserved Old Town, bustling markets, and several historic sites.

Walk among these central streets, full of colorful interesting buildings, bustle of busy markets, and an undeniable charm.

Known for its white sandy 3km stretch, this beach is lined with good seafood restaurants and has a great relaxing atmosphere.

Discover a colorful world of fresh fruit, vegetables, and seafood as you make your way through the bustling stalls of this market.

Dating to the 17C, this temple is a marvelous example of Chinese architecture and boasts several interesting decorative details.

Built over a millennium starting in the 4C, this Hindu temple complex boasts great examples of Champa architecture and cultural landmarks.

Sprawling across granite mountains, Bach Ma national park is home to the ruins of a French village, as well as many animal species.

This fine 17C house boasts Japanese and Chinese influences, featuring a lovely courtyard and truly exquisite decorative elements.

Boasting the original design dating to the 16C, this picturesque bridge is flanked with symbolic statues and hosts a small shrine.

Boasting an ornate facade, this 16C temple is dedicated to a general lauded for his integrity, and features several statues.

A unique shop where visitors can purchase silk, see a 17C loom, a modern cotton loom machine, and even silk worms at work.

An urban center and a major Vietnamese port, this city offers great food and easy access to several significant historic landmarks.

With three gates to the 40 buildings of this complex, this ornate 19C tomb picturesquely rests on the banks of the Perfume River.

Members of the Tran family offer guided tours of their chapel, built in the early 19C for worshiping ancestors.

Dedicated to the prehistoric Sa Huynh folks who once populated the port, this museum exhibits artifacts representing their culture.

Set in a traditional wooden house, the museum follows the history of Hoi An in the context of commerce and trading.

The perfect blend of modern features with ancient traits, Hue boasts world-renowned historic sites, rich culture, and great cuisine.

Visit this 15C village, getting to know traditional Vietnamese woodcarving practices, as well as ancient local culture.

Once known as Saigon, this city is a mixture of towering skyscrapers and elegant temples, full of great food, history, and culture.

A large web of subterranean tunnels, now a Vietnam War memorial, featuring monuments, shooting range, and various artifacts.

Walk around the palace, admiring its modern architecture, as well as an array of historic artifacts and the original furnishing.

Full of bustle and history, the streets of Saigon offer a great afternoon of exploration with its stalls, shops, and temples.

An impressive museum housing artifacts dating to the Bronze Age, and tracing the history of Vietnamese, Cham, and Khmer cultures.

With white sandy beaches on the shores of the South China Sea, this relaxed city boasts colonial era architecture and lovely resorts.

With hiking, mountain biking, and birdwatching, this massive national park attracts visitors to its remarkably diverse rainforests.

While not open to the public, this city hall boasts rich French Colonial architecture and a park, offering great photo-opportunities.

Blending Gothic and Renaissance architectures, this 19C post office is characteristic of French Colonialism style.

A 20C temple full of marvelous sculptures representing Taoist gods, heroes, and myths, featuring an artificial pond with turtles.

Unofficially dating to the 17C, this market is popular with travelers seeking authentic Vietnamese attire, handcrafts, food, and more.

Attracting locals, tourists, and researchers alike, this wonderful protects several endangered species.

Learn more about snakes, their habitat, and uses on a visit to this farm, where snake venom is harvested for medicinal purposes.

Spend a night on the town and visit this 19C opera house, known for its French Colonial architecture and ornamentation.

A 19C cathedral of fine Romanesque architecture, featuring rich ornamentation and beautiful altar statues.

Home to several Buddhas, this lovely 40m pagoda is constructed from concrete. Visit on a weekend to witness the pleasant bustle of prayers.

A 19C cathedral boasting Romanesque architecture, featuring a statue of St. Mary and twin 58m bell towers.

Known as the gateway to the Mekong Delta, this riverside city is a busy market town, dating back to the 17C.

One of southern Vietnam's oldest cities, Bien Hoa has been a major industrial center for years.

Cambodia's capital and largest city sit on the confluence of two rivers, boasting architectural variety and historic landmarks.

Visit the central market for some food, admire the well-preserved French architecture, or pay your respects at the local temple.

A 19C royal complex, the residence of Cambodia's monarch boasts several fine buildings, tropical gardens, and more.

Adjacent to a park, this 15C temple complex retains much of its original architecture and ornamentation, offering a glimpse into Khmer culture.

Home to several treasures, this elaborate pagoda boasts a stunning silver floor and an impressive collection of gold and jewelled Buddhas.

The site of mass graves from the 1980s genocide committed by the Khmer Rouge regime, it is now a striking memorial center.

A beautiful park made up of pine forests, waterfalls, the majestic Cardamom Mountains, biking trails, and more.

The heart of Buddhism in Cambodia, this 15C temple complex boasts over 40 buildings and an array of traditional architecture.

Dedicated to Cambodia's culture and history, this museum exhibits sculptures, archaeological relics, Khmer art, ceramics, and more.

Dedicated to the 21,000 victims of the Cambodian genocide, the museum offers a glimpse into the horrors of the Khmer Rouge regime.

Commemorating Cambodia's independence, this monument resembles a blossoming lotus and echoes many of notable Khmer temples.

A lovely small lake popular for its fishing. Feel free to stroll about and explore, or visit the nearby temples.

Dating to the 14C, this lovely Buddhist temple boasts a multitude of statues and flower-filled altars, as well as marvelous murals.

Take a stroll along this historic waterfront, lined with restaurants and cafes, hotels and local vendors, shops and bars.

Honoring the relations between Cambodia and Vietnam, this monument is set in a lovely park and features symbolic statues.

Popular with travelers due its proximity to the Angkor temples, this bustling city boasts markets, temples, museums, and more.

Wander around the former capital of the Khmer Empire, home to several intact structures and large towers which feature engraved faces.

Discover the magic of Siem Reap's city center, seamlessly blending Chinese and French Colonial architecture, and a lively atmosphere.

Dating to the 10C, this Cambodian temple is popular with travelers due to its remarkable ornamentation carved into the sandstone.

A hilltop 9C temple famed for its panoramic views of the surrounding area, as well as its gorgeous sunset views of the Angkor Wat.

The site of the foundation of the Khmer Empire, this stunning park features archaeology, waterfalls, a temple, and more.

Translated as "Temple City," this 12C hilltop complex is the world's largest religious monument and is a great example Khmer style.

One of Cambodia's most breathtaking temples, this popular complex uniquely features beautiful of trees interlacing ancient ruins.

Dating to the 10C, this remarkable archaeological site is surrounded by jungle and was once the capital of the Angkorian Emprie.

This 12C temple complex is full of entwining thick brush, and boasts Hindu-themed decorations carved into the sandstone.

Take a tour of this freshwater lake where you can visit the unique floating villages, home to an array of floating communities.

Best known for its nightlife and vibrant atmosphere, this sprawling metropolis boasts ancient temples, museums, and cultural venues.

Housing a 46m statue of the Reclining Buddha, the oldest temple in Bangkok also boasts Thailand's largest collation of Buddha images.

Home to the sacred Emerald Buddha, this 18C temple complex features exquisite architectural markers and several remarkable monuments.

Wander through streets lined with food carts, small shops, cafes, and cultural marks, taking in the incessant bustle of the center.

Located in the Dusit Palace, this elegant Italian Renaissance style hall houses the famous Arts of the Kingdom exhibit.

This impressive outdoor museum replicates significant buildings, temples, and cultural monuments from throughout Thailand's history,

The second capital of the historic Kingdom of Siam retains some of its well-preserved ancient temples, royal buildings, and palaces.

This lavish royal complex dates to the 18C, boasting many historic structures, lush gardens, and a rich cultural museum.

Comprised of several reconstructed traditional Thai houses, this museum exhibits an impressive collection of Southeast-Asian art.

A significant Buddhist temple boasting an elaborate Khmer-style spire, rich ornamental details, and fine traditional architecture.

With 28 elaborate pagodas, traditional architecture, and fine sculptures, this 19C temple offers a great glimpse into Thai Buddhism.

Escape the bustle of Bangkok on this beautiful island, known for its lush greenery and vibrant weekend market.

A city rich in culture and many fun activities, Pattaya boasts beaches, aquaparks, shrines, nightlife, and access to nearby islands.