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Thailand Cultural Heritage
The ancient roots of Thai culture, similar to most of South East
Asia, bare a strong Indian influence, from Buddhism and mythology
to the Royal Family tradition, there is an obvious connection with
many Hindu beliefs. Of course, the development of Thai culture goes
far beyond the influence of a single religion. People have lived
in the area known as Thailand for at least 27,000 years. Cultural
Heritage destinations in Thailand are Ayutthaya,
Sukhothai, Phisanuloke,
Chiang Mai, Udon
Thani.
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Ayutthaya
Ayutthaya, 70 kilometers upstream from Bangkok, was the Siamese capital
from 1350 to 1767. Magnificent ruins of temples, palaces and crumbling
fortresses provide
eloquent testimony of the former capitalus splendour. Wat Panan Choeng,
Wat Si San Phet, Wat Mahathat, Wat Yai Chaimongkol, Wat Rachaburana,
Phu Khao Thong, Bang Pa-in Palace, Bang Sai Folk Arts and Crafts Centre
are places recommended for inclusion in a one-day tour. Autthaya
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Kanchanaburi
 Kanchanaburi
province boasts some of the finest natural scenery in the whole of
Thailand, and yet is only 129 kilometres west of Bangkok. A good place
for nature lovers, where you can raft down the stream watching enchanting
scenery. The Death Railway and the Bridge over the River Kwai are
also located here. Kanchanaburi
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Sukhothai
 Sukhothai
was the capital of Thailand for approximately 120 years. The Sukhothai
Historical park, is located 12 kms. from town on the Sukhothai-Tak
Highway. Ruins of the royal palaces, Buddhist temples, the city gates,
walls, moats, dams, ditches, ponds, canals, and the water dyke control
system, which was the magical and spiritual center of the kingdom,
are now preserved and have been restored by the Fine Arts Department
with the cooperation of UNESCO, not only with a view of fostering
Thailand's national identity but the safeguarding a fine example of
mankind's cultural heritage. Sukhothai
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Phitsanuloke
 Many
might not be aware that Phitsanulok, a large province in the low North
is also called "the city of river tributaries." Among the
many attractions of this province are Thung Salaeng Laung, Phu Hin
Rong Kla, Phu Soi Dao, and most importantly, the Phra Buddha Chinnarat
- a Buddha image where visitors go to pay their respects. Phitsanulike
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Chiang Mai
 Chiang
Mai is...the land of beauty, warm hospitality and good manners ..the
land of relig ion with over 1,100 Buddhist temples...and the land
of Thai arts and handicrafts. An old city of over 700 years, Chiang
Mai has rooted its culture so deeply that it has its own dialect,
its own architecture, its own costume, its own dances and its own
cuisine. Though modernization has crept into this faraway region for
decades, Chiang Mai still retains its natural charm and old culture.
If you have a chance to visit this tourist paradise, you will understand
why people call it "The Rose of the North". Chiang
Mai Hotels : Chiang
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Udon Thani
 Udon
Thani was once a home to a major prehistoric civilisation site. Ban
Chiang is presently located in the Ban Chiang National Museum, the
first place for Thai historical studies. Ban Chiang is now a world
heritage site. Besides the obvious attraction for history lovers,
the province also owns Phu Phrabat, an interesting natural attraction.
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