Thailand is definitely not a place to visit blindly. Although the weather in December is great with pleasant temperatures, there are still many places that aren’t worth visiting—they’re neither impressive nor cost-effective!
To help you avoid pitfalls, here are some tips… Hope this helps sisters planning their trip!
😍 **Must-Visit Attractions**
📍 **Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen (The Great Buddha of Bangkok):** Bangkok’s new landmark—a golden Buddha statue as tall as a 20-story building. Truly breathtaking in person!
📍 **Maeklong Railway Market:** Experience Thailand’s famous train-track market.
📍 **Chao Phraya River:** Head to the riverside for a stunning sunset.
📍 **Similan Islands:** Only open for six months a year—absolutely worth the trip!
📍 **Karon/Kata Beach:** Famous postcard-perfect scenery in Phuket and an ideal spot for surfing.
📍 **Cliffside Café:** Amazing views overlooking Karon Beach.
📍 **Promthep Cape Viewpoint:** The sunset atmosphere here is indescribable.
📍 **White Temple (Wat Rong Khun):** A dazzling white temple glowing under the blue sky.
✅ **Travel Tips**
– **Passport:** Must be valid for more than 6 months.
– **Hotel & Flight Bookings:** Randomly checked upon arrival.
– **SIM Card:** Buy in advance on Taobao—just insert it when you land.
– **Thai Baht:** Exchange some in advance, preferably including small bills.
### **Suggested Itinerary**
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– **Phuket Town → Naka Night Market**
– **Kata/Karon Beach → Water activities → Phuket Simon Cabaret Show**
– **Day trip to islands (Racha Island/Phi Phi Islands/Similan Islands)**
– **Chiang Mai → Old City → Doi Suthep Temple → Nimman Road**
– **Chiang Mai University → Jungle Flight → Doi Suthep Mountain**
– **Tha Phae Gate → Wat Chiang Man → White Temple**
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– **Bangkok → Jodd Fairs Night Market**
– **Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew → Wat Arun → ICONSIAM → Chao Phraya River Night Cruise**
– **Siam Shopping District → Chinatown → Depart for Phuket in the evening**
– **Patong Beach → Karon Viewpoint → Cliffside Café → Phuket Town**
– **Phi Phi Islands Day Trip**
– **Bangkok → Viral Bridge (Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen) → The Great Buddha**
I totally agree about doing research before booking a trip to Thailand. The tip about certain places not being worth it really stood out to me—definitely something to keep in mind! I’m also excited to check out Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen now, the Great Buddha sounds amazing.