Day 1 - Hustle and bustle in Bangkok
It is good to note the different seasons in Thailand - are the hottest months Between March and May. The wet (monsoon) season runs from June to October and is the best time to travel Between November and February When It is not too hot but dry.
The get-up-and-go of Bangkok hits you the minute you land and walk out on to the street - well prepared for the number of taxi drivers like vultures looking to bring you into the city center.
When you get there make sure and get the best possible deal and haggle like crazy! The backpackers hub of the city center is the Khao San Road. All along this street are people traipsing the Streets With Their backpacks waiting for the next connecting bus to one of the islands. Tuk-tuks (three wheeled public transport vehicles), food stalls and travel agents can not be found dotted along Also this renowned street.
The other main center for accommodation, is Sukhumvit Which is west of the Khao San. This street is similar to the afore Mentioned in That there are many shops, travel agents along with Numerous bars to keep you occupied well into the early hours of the morning.
After settling into your accommodation and you go for a walk around the streets, one of the first things to hit you about Bangkok is how good the shopping is! Both the Sukhumvit and Khao San have endless stalls and shops selling everything from counterfeit goods to tailor-made suits of the Highest Quality. If you are there at the weekend you will have to make it to the Chatuchak Weekend Market Which is paid by over 200.000 people visit every weekend. Selling everything from live snakes to evil sarongs, Whether or not you buy anything you will not forget to visit here.
Otherwise, the city's well known floating markets in the commercialised Have Become Slightly recent years, but are still worth a visit.
After spending the day shopping or browsing Either, it is good to relax with A Few beers. Bangkok Exactly Does not have one Particular areas for ITS Which is renowned nightlife, Rather Than Other Areas with many bars scattered everywhere.Gulliver's Travellers found at the top of the Khao San Road is a good place to meet other backpackers. Day 2 - Buddhas and Their temples
Bangkok has an assortment of temples, locally known as wats. The biggest of All of These is Wat Pho. Dating back to long before Bangkok was founded, it is the oldest temple in Thailand. Also it is where you will find Thailand's largest 'Reclining Buddha'.
Close to the Grand Palace is Wat Pho Wat Phra Kaew. Built in 1782, There Are Various buildings to Admire Both outside and from in and you would not find a couple of hours going astray here. Both the architecture in and around the palace and the wát is very colorful and unique with the brightly colored tiled roofs and the freaky statues Which guard many of the buildings.
Bangkok has for years known as Being Asia's' city of sin ', althoug it is only in the Un Certain parts of the city where you will find the famed ITS' go-go bars' and sex shows'.The most renowned area to visit These bars shows and is in an area of the city Called Patpong. There Is No Doubting That this is one of the seediest parts of Bangkok, but it is one of the best known Also. If the minute you reach it to this part of the city you begin to feel ill, hopefully the night markets around the area will keep you happy. Day 3 - Some relaxing before a long journey
As famed as it is, That Is not there much to do in Bangkok. By the end of two days You Could Want to do nothing more than hop on a bus and get South to Those idyllic islands as soon as possible. To save money, your best option is to get an overnight bus or train down south and save on a night's accommodation.
Most buses and trains as leave sometime around 7pm-8pm, if you are looking to kill Few hours to go to the National Museum. Dating back to 1874, the building Itself is a spectacle to be seen. Housing three separate collections, It Might Not Be The Most adventurous way to spend an afternoon, it is full of culture Certainly one.
That evening get ready for a long, long journey down to Surat Thani, gateway to the Gulf of Thailand and Its many islands. Day 4 - Some deserved chilling
After an 11-hour journey you will arrive in Surat Thani. From here there will be a ferry waiting for you to bring you to Koh Samui, Thailand's third largest island. The main town is this resort on Chaweng. After traveling for so long, there is nothing better to do than choose your spot here on the beach and do some well deserved chilling on the beach (once the season is right!).
A variety of bars and restaurants dot the main strip in Chaweng. And not too far outside of Chaweng is the Reggae Bar Which is good for a Few ounce beers the sun goes down. Day 5 - On yer bike!
Koh Samui is the perfect island to rent out on a motorbike. It Is not very hilly, there is basically only one road Which circles the island, and there Is not too much traffic Either. What more do you need? That's right, your driving license. Do not forget your driving license.
North of Chaweng is the Temple of the Big Buddha, one of the island's Most Popular destinations Those taking pictures and Those Wishing to do some Worshipping.Situated on an island to the mainland Which is connected by a causeway, it stands 15 meters and is a nice place to see Particularly at sunset. Make sure and wear 'suitable attire' here, just like at the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
Other wats on Koh Samui Which You Should visit if you have the time Wat Hin Lat are on the south western part of the island and Wat Laem Saw, Also on the southern end of the island.
Along the way around the island Between the Various temples, you are bound to pass one or two of the island's waterfalls. If you do visit one or two make sure Of Them good and you do it early as some of Them takes a bit of time to get to and the last thing you want is to be stuck in the jungle When dusk is falling.
After an eventful day spinning around Koh Samui on a motorbike, you Should Go Out That Night and Give Yourself an eventful night to remember. The Green Mango is sure to Provide you with one. The legendary venue is so That They have named after a region in the whole resort! Day 6 - More chilling on the beach
When in Thailand, Particularly south of Bangkok, the key word of your holiday relaxing Should Be. Koh Samui is the perfect place to do this, althoug it can be a tad commercialised. Vendors selling everything from fruit to furniture saunter up and down the beach in the hope you Will Become Their next salt. Try not to let you distract These and You Should Have a pleasant day sunbathing.
All around the island are a good selection of restaurants. Three days on Koh Samui is enough I know a good idea to make this Would Be your final night before making your way to the next island in the archipelago, Koh Tau. Day 7 - A spot of snorkelling
Literally translated as 'Turtle Island', is synonymous with diving Koh Tau. At some stages throughout the year it is apologetic if you are not partaking in one of the dive courses operating around the island. Most accommodation on the island is owned by dive operators who will no doubt try and coax you into signing up for one 4-day PADI Their courses.
If you do it will keep you on this small scenic island for anything up to one week. If not, then make sure and take advantage of the warm waters, bright fish and coral and some snorkels and flippers rent out and go snorkeling.
The main resort (if you want to call it that) on the island is Hat Sai Ri (Sairee Beach).'New Way Diving's bar epitomizes the Meaning of the word' chill ', while, beside this bar is another bar with a pool table. Day 8 - Ko Nang Yuan
While there is only one resort on this idyllic island (well it's right beside Actually three islands connected by Each Other beaches) During your stay you must visit on Koh Tau Koh Nang Yuan. Methods You may choose to stay there for the night, and if not, You Will Be Able to Organise a day trip from 'Turtle Island'.
There is no argument to the statement That is one of Thailand The Most picturesque Countries in South-East Asia (And Also the world), but this island (s) will really take your breath away. Once you disembark your boat and you reach the beach you can do nothing else but lie down and take a minute to remind yourself whereabouts you are. Day 9 - Kick back
When you wake up every day to the soothing sounds of the waves breaking on the beach only 100 yards from Which is your bungalow, you will not be long discovering it is hard to leave here. So take another day to unwind in one of the Most tranquil islands in the world, before heading back to one of The Most in your face islands in the world! Day 10 - Hmmm ... where to next?
After a good 7 days lazing around on Koh Tau's beaches, you can now decide Whether or not you want to spin back up in Bangkok or go Further your exploration of Thailand's islands.
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