Visit Thailand - The Land Of Buddha

Thailand is the perfect tourist destination for nature lovers, shopping lovers and for the followers of Buddhism. Thailand is all these teemed together and much more. Situated in the heart of South East Asia, Thailand has some of the best Buddhist temples, which offer peace, serenity and tranquility. 

The Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha 

The temples and monasteries of Thailand date back to a few hundred years. The Emerald Buddha Temple is one of the most sacred sites in Thailand and requires visitors to be properly dressed before they can enter the holy place. The Jade statue of the Lord, which is elevated off the ground is a visual treat for visitiors. This temple occupies just one corner of the court of the grand Palace. 

Magnificent Bangkok 

You must be out of your mind, if you visit Thailand and leave without visiting Bangkok. The capital of Thailand has everything that a tourist can dream of. Shopping plazas, Temples, Museums, Hotels offering exquisite Thai food, Islands, Beaches, Tall high-rises and a sprawling nightlife, Bangkok has it all. Be it the largest building in the world to be made of Teak wood, in Vinmanmek Teak Mansion, or the 46 meter long statue of reclining Buddha in the Wat Pho temple, you will never ceased to be stunned by the beauty of Thailand. 

Shopping enthusiasts can head off to Siam Square, which is one of the most popular shopper's destinations in Thailand. Ma Boon Krong and Siam Center are two of the biggest shopping centers here. You can spend an entire day here and yet comeback unsatisfied. There are so many restaurants, theatres and shops to keep you busy. Thailand also has cheap roadside shopping opportunities for tourists who do not wish to blow away much money on shopping. 

For Nature Lovers 

Nature lovers can head straight to the Ko Chang national park that has many activities. Apart from the wildlife, tourists can also pursue diving, snorkeling or elephant riding over here. The place usually overflows with tourists all the time. Beach lovers can head off to Pataya, which is a pretty serene beach. It is located just 150 kms away from Bangkok. 

Go discover Thailand!!

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Haru 2010 Drama Eng Sub : Part 1

Remember my post on 2010 Interactive campaign-Haru? This is the first installment of the mini drama to promote Korea Tourism by the Hallyu stars.

In the first installment:
Yunho (U-Know); one of  the defunct DBSK members, running on Gwanggalli bridge. This bridge is situated in Busan.

How to go to Busan:
Take a train from Seoul Station (subway line No.1, 4)
By KTX: 2hrs 40 mins.
By Saemaeul: 3hrs 40 mins.
By Mugunghwa: 5hrs 20mins.
First bus is at 05:25, Last bus is at 23:00, Intervals are between 5~10 mins. (Nambu bus terminal/Express bus terminal)

How to go to Gwangalli:
1. From Busan Station, take city bus No. 41, 42, 140, 239, 240, 139 and get off at Gwangalli Beach (runs  
    frequently)
2. From Express Bus Terminal (Nopodong Station), take city bus No. 131, 131-1
3. From Busan Subway Station, Line 1 transfer at Seomyeon Station. Get off at Gwangan Station(subway
    line no. 2, exit 3 or 5) and walk 5 minutes.

How to go to Haeundae
1. Subway - From exit 3 or 5 of Haeundae station (Busan Subway Line 2), walk 10 min toward the beach.
2. Bus - From Busan Station, take city express bus No. 302, 139, 140, 239, 240 in front of Samsung
    Building and get off at Haeundae Beach(about 40 min).
3. Taxi - Takes 40 min from Busan Station.

How to go to Seongjeong
1. From Busan Station: Take Bus No.139, 140, 239, 302-1

2. From Subway: Take subway line No.2 and get off at Haeundae Station (Exit no.7)→ Take Bus No. 100,
    100-1, 139, 142 → Get off at Songjeong Station and walk 600 meters.

Gwangalli v/s Haeundae v/s Songjeong Beach

Gwangalli Official Website
Gwangalli is the most beautiful - because of the beautiful bridge, at night it is a sight to behold. It is just next to a busy road, hence I feel it is not so private.

Check out my post on Gwangalli at night here and during day here .

Haeundae Official Website
Haeundae is more private - where the blockbuster movie was filmed, the hotels are just beside the beach and you can't see the main roads from the beach. Hence, you're blocked from the din. If you stay in any of the hotels along Haeundae beach you will get the feel of having your own private beach. Among the three, this is the most popular among the crowd, though I prefer Gwangalli because of the bridge.

Check out my post on Haeundae here.

Songjeong Official Website
Songjeong feels like home - a lot of small shops opened near the beaches, secluded and quite far from the busyness of city center. If you want to go to Yonggung-sa, you will pass this beach. I saw some university students having their MT here. I think it would be great for having family picnic at this beach.  ^^

Want to know what is MT? Check out the explanation by KoreanClass101 here.

Source: KNTO

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How to pack your luggage

I found this interesting video on how to pack your luggage. This guy really knows his stuff well. If only I check this before I travelled previously, I'd probably bring lesser.

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Thailand Tour Packages

Thailand lies in the heart of Southeast Asia and surrounded to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the west by the Andaman Sea and the southern extremity of Burma. Thailand is a kingdom, a constitutional monarchy with King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the ninth king of the House of Chakri, who has reigned since 1946, making him the world's longest-serving current head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history. Nowadays Thailand is experiencing fast economic growth because of Thailand tourism and famous tourist destinations such as Pattaya, Bangkok, and Phuket.

Thailand Tours are known for Thailand's breathtaking natural beauty, inspiring temples, and the most excellent beaches of the world. Thailand is one of the finest, most reasonably priced tourist destinations for a seaside vacation. The beaches and islands of Thailand offer an amalgamation of excitement, exotic locales, recreation, entertainment and leisure that one wish to have during their Thailand tour packages. Thailand provides something for every kind of traveler on his /her vacation to Thailand, from Stupa-studded Mountains of Mae Hong Son to the limestone islands of the Andaman Sea, from dance clubs of Bangkok to the serene villages. Select some of Thailand's most exotic tourist destinations and experience those with our service on Thailand tour packages which are perfect and suitable for every pocket.

Thailand is frequently referred to as a golden land, not because of the availability of any precious metal buried underground but because the country gives off certain lustre, be it the fertile rice fields of the central plains, white sandy beaches or the warm hospitality of its public.

Ranked amongst the world's most fashionable vacation destinations, Thailand is a wonderful travel destination one should not miss. Whatever the age, infants to juniors, teens to adults, parents to seniors, the spectacular Thailand tour packages will leave everybody with a mind full of happy memories. In Thailand almost everything is available to make a Thailand tour package to please all tastes and lifestyles.

The cool season time in Thailand starts from November until the end of February. With its low humidity, comparatively low temperatures and clear skies, the cool season is the best time to go for a Thailand tour package, though regular days of high 20s and low 30s might make you wondering just who came up with the term 'cool'. It is also the peak tourist season time in Thailand, so expect lots of new friends at the more fashionable tourist places like the islands and major towns.

While Thailand's pleasant year round climate, impressive scenery and remarkable architecture are deservedly famous, its welcoming people and rich culture are equally fascinating. You will definitely get a priceless and educational insight into the wideness of Asian life as it produces the senses with a tremendous wealth of traditional customs, cuisine, music, dance and art. Far from a hassle, you will experience sight and sensations that most seasoned travelers only dream about touching. Drive off on a verdant tropical fairway at the various internationally designed golf courses, or be peacefully pampered within the ambient setting of a sumptuous spa. Submerge to the deep as you snorkel over colorful coral reefs swarming with vibrant sea life.

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