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The Glossary
Central Thailand Travel Guide
Regarded as the nation's heartland, Central Thailand is the focal point of the booming economy and a repository of cultural heritage. This is where the modern meets the traditional: a unique landscape with imposing skyscrapers, ever-growing coastal highways and advanced power stations set against a backdrop of fertile rice plains, lush fruit orchards and revered archaeological wonders. It is almost apparent, therefore, the land enjoys some of the highest concentration of tourists, boasting of the best destinations the country can offer.
Made up of 26 provinces, Central Thailand offers a vast wealth of treasures to uncover. Probably the most common starting point for any tourist is the capital Bangkok, which prides itself in being the foremost metropolis in the region, bustling with world-class hotel accommodations and restaurants. Among all else, it is also usually the springboard for the trips to other wonderful attractions such as the historic Ayutthaya Province. An ancient land which once served as the seat of power for the great Ayutthaya Kingdom, the province remains the major site for temples, pagodas and other cultural heritage sites built during the ancient times.
The region's coasts, on the other hand, present amazing scenery and spectacular resorts that attract backpackers, adventurers and vacationers. Some of the best beaches are located in the picturesque Ko Samet, in the veritable remote haven Ko Chang, in the hedonistic playground Pattaya, and in the country's original beach destination Hua Hin.
In terms of national preserve parks that feature Mother Nature at her finest, Central Thailand has a welter of offerings such as the vast Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Khao Sam Roi Yod National Park called as the "land of 300 peaks." Without a doubt, Central Thailand never ceases to surprise and amaze, truly living up to its distinction as the heart of the nation.
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