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MysticalTourism in Thailand



MysticalTourism in Thailand

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31 Mystical Muslim Tourism in Thailand Nakhon Ratchasima or Korat is one of the major Northeastern (E-san) provinces of Thailand which was ruled by the Khmer Empire before the 14th century. This area was named Nokor Reach Seyma in Khmer which sounds distinctly similar to what it is today. Phimai, a district located at the east of Nakhon Ratchasima, is home to a prominent Khmer Temple called Prasart Hin Phimai or the Phimai Historical Park which is a must-visit sight. Further east, you will find Buriram, another vibrant province of Isaan with strong Khmer influence.

32 Mystical Muslim Tourism in Thailand9:00 Hrs. – Enjoy lush, natural greenery with a drive up the picturesqueKhaoyai National Park. Along the way, you may come across differentwild life species which inhabit the sanctuary such as monkeys, deer, oreven elephants. Khaoyai National Park covers a massive area and is aparadise for nature lovers. There are lots of see and do like taking ashort hike along the trails provided by the park and visiting impressivewaterfalls such as Haew Narok and Haew Suwat Waterfalls.day 1 14.423218, 101.387186 dinner at Narknava Resort The Mall, Korat 1140.14.2338271188,6 51104.14.2338271188,6 4 3KhaoyaiNational 14.423218, 101.387186 Park visit to Arts of Korat 3D 1 2 14.657414, 101.345700 start Lunch at Ayah Steak12:30 Hrs. -Lunch at Ayah Steak in Amphoe Pakchong on Mitrparp Road.This open-air restaurant offers a variety of all-time favorites includingsteaks, rotis, ox-tail soup, spaghettis, chicken biryani, etc.For moreinformation, please call Tel. +66 83 652 6945.13:30 Hrs. -If you are looking for some fun, interesting photoopportunities, a visit to Arts of Korat 3D painting museum might be anenjoyable experience. You can pose with the paintings as backdrop andpretend to be fighting against warriors or about to be eaten by a shark.The museum is located on Mitrparp Road in Sueb Siri Alley 4. For moreinformation, please call Tel. +66 63 539 9824.

33 Mystical Muslim Tourism in Thailand15:00 Hrs. -During the afternoon, go ahead and do some shopping atThe Mall, Nakorn Ratchasima where you will be able to find just abouteverything you need and more. There are movie theatres, supermarket,latest fashion, electronics goods, jewelry, eateries, food court, etc.19:00 Hrs. -After a full day of activities, enjoy a hearty dinner at NarknavaResort located in Pakchong. This venue is known for its Lamb, Fish andChicken Biryani and an assortment of Thai dishes with Arabian influence.For more information, please contact Tel. +66 86 833 9141.day 2 14.423218, 101.387186 14.423218, 101.387186 visit to Phimai Historical Park Banyan Tree Grove (Sai Ngam) 1 3 2 Lunch nearby 4 14.423218, 101.387186 dinner at Green Deli Kebabs 9:00 Hrs. -A visit to Phimai Historical Park (Prasart Hin Phimai) is something not-to-be-missed when you are in the area. This is a prominent Khmer Temple of Thailand built during the late 11th centu- ry with similar structures to those of Angkor Wat’s in Cambodia. The stone sanctuary is 565 wide and 1,030 meters long and its structures are built entirely from carved sandstone. 13:00 Hrs. -Lunch nearby 14:00 Hrs. -After an amazing tour of the historical park, there is another interesting attraction located close by, the Banyan Tree Grove (Sai Ngam). The original banyan tree is 350 years old and it has germinated and spread a web of intertwining trunks and branches that is quite intriguing. From certain angles, it may look like a scene from a horror movie but this venue is actually quite serene and peaceful. 18:00 Hrs. -Dinner at Green Deli Kebabs which serves Turkish food and succulent kebabs. The restaurant is in Cholapratarn area within Nakhon Ratchasima Municipality. For more information, please contact Tel. +66 63 539 9824.

34 Mystical Muslim Tourism in Thailandday 3 14.423218, 101.387186 14.423218, 101.387186 Phanom Rung MohamadHistorical Park Restaurant 12 end 8:00 Hrs. – Drive out to the neighboring province of Buriram for a tour of Phanom Rung Historical Park. This is another Khmer stone temple complex which dates back over a thousand years. The castle is built over an extinct volcano at 402 meters during the 10th to 13th centuries and was actually dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva. 12:30 Hrs. – Enjoy a Thai style halal lunch at Mohamad Restaurant located in Buriram Municipality. The simple eatery serves fried fish, stir-fried vegetables, spicy salads and soups and the usual Thai dishes. For more information, please contact Tel. +66 81 955 3235. -WHHanAdT-TwOovBeUnYsilk and cotton fabrics























46 Mystical Muslim Tourism in Thailand8:30 Hrs. -Take a scenic car ride up to Chiang Mai’s iconic Prathat DoiSuthep Mountain and get a good work out climbing some 300 steps ofstaircase to get to the temple at the top. Once there, you can enjoy apanoramic view of the entire Chiang Mai city. (For those who prefer notto walk up the steps, they can get to the top by taking the tram ride fora small fee). 1140.14.2338271188,6day 1 14.423218,101.387186 shopping tour at Chiang Mai Night Ba- Dinner at Khum Khantoke zaar, Tha Phae Gate14.423218, 101.387186 6 1140.14.2338271188,6 Baan Tawai 3 4 5 14.423218, 101.3871861140.14.2338271188,6 Lunch at Khrua SakulchaiPrathat DoiSuthep 2 14.657414, 101.345700 1 Chiang Mai Zoostart11:00 Hrs. – Make a stop at the vast Chiang Mai Zoo and say hello to Lin Huiand Chuang Chuang, the giant pandas residing at the zoo.13:00 Hrs. -Lunch at Khrua Sakulchai in Sakhulchai Place Hotel which offersHalal stir-fried noodles, Thai spicy salads and more.Tel: +6653 211 98214:00 Hrs. -Take a tour to Baan Tawai in Hangdong, a huge village which pro-duces fine wood furniture and handicrafts.18:30 Hrs. -Dinner at Khum Khantoke which offers traditional Lanna style feastof the north. While dining, guests can enjoy live performances including ‘Khon’Thai dance depicting scenes from the Ramayana. Tel: +66 53 304 121-3.

47 Mystical Muslim Tourism in Thailand20:30 Hrs. -A shopping tour at Chiang Mai Night Bazaar where lo-cal handicrafts, souvenirs, jewelry, silver, carved woods, paintings,clothing, food and just about everything can be found. Or if you are inthe city on Sunday, the Sunday Market (or Walking Street) is also aninteresting place to visit. It is located right in the centre of the old walledcity which starts at Tha Phae Gate all the way to Ratchadamnoen Road.This market is held on Sundays from 4pm till midnight.day 2 14.423218, 101.387186 14.423218, 101.387186 Visit the Mae Taeng Elephant Park and Clinic Nimmarnhaemin 1140.14.2338271188,6 Street Dinner at Ban Pi Huen 1 3 Nong Halal Khantoke 2 4 lunch at Mae Taeng 14.423218, 101.387186 5 Elephant Camp Chiangmai Night Safari 14.423218, 101.387186 08:30 Hrs. -Visit the Mae Taeng Elephant Park and Clinic where visitors can watch elephant shows, pet them, feed them, and have fun riding them into the forest. Other fun activities include bamboo rafting in the Mae Taeng River, touring the Thai cultural village and Hill-tribe cultural village, trying the Mahout Experience course and more. 12:00 Hrs. -Halal buffet lunch at Mae Taeng Elephant Camp. 14:00 Hrs. -Explore the hip and artistic side of Chiangmai around Nimmarnhaemin Street lined with shops, cafes and restaurants. 18:30 Hrs. -Dinner at Ban Pi Huen Nong Halal Khantoke. While in Chiang Mai, take advantage of its beautiful culture and its Halal Khantoke food which is not easily found elsewhere. Tel : + 66 53 963 438 20:00 Hrs. -Open daily from 11:00-22:00 Hrs., the Chiangmai Night Safari is a fun and educational attraction to visit. You can go on the guided tram ride which departs at 20:30, 21:30 and 22:00 Hrs. and enjoy shows plus tons of other fun activities.

48 Mystical Muslim Tourism in Thailandday 3 14.423218, 101.387186 Departure for Dinner at Doi Chang Chiang Rai Coffee@Art 12 14.423218, 101.387186 4 11041.4.32837211886, Doi Tung Golden Triangle 14.423218, 101.387186 3 07:00 Hrs. -Departure for Chiangrai located around 190 kilometers to the north. The journey takes about 3 hours via route 118. 10:00 Hrs. -A popular attraction of Chiang Rai province, Doi Tung is locat- ed in Amphur Mae Fah Luang District, 60 kilometers from Chiangrai city. This attraction high up in the mountain is home to the Mae Fah Luang Garden, an enormous 10-rai garden of magnificent flowers. This was also once the residence of Phra Srinagarindra Baroma rajajonani, the late Princess Mother of King Rama 9. For more information, please go to ‘www.doitung.org’.14:00 Hrs. -Drive to Mae Sai to the Thailand-Myanmar border wherethe world famous Golden Triangle is located. Take the long-tail Boat tripalong the Mae Khong River and see the local way of life.18:30 Hrs. -Dinner at Doi Chang Coffee@Art located by the Kok Riv-er. The hip venue offers Thai and fusion food, coffee and pastries sur-rounded by lots of trees. Tel: + 66 53 752 918

49 Mystical Muslim Tourism in Thailand Visit the Boon Rawd Farm 14.423218, 101.387186 14.423218, 101.387186 14.423218, 101.387186 Visit Rong Khun Dinner at 1 Temple Ruammitr 2 2 4 endLunch at Sakina Islam Food 3 14.423218, 101.387186day 409:00 Hrs. -Visit the Boon Rawd Farm for some agricultural tourism. There areflower gardens, 600 hectares of tea plantation, you can take a tour of the farmfrom 8:30-16:15 Hrs. The farm is not far from Wat Rong Khun in Amphoe MaeGon. For more information, please visit: www.facebook.com/boonrawdfarm12:00 Hrs. -Lunch at Sakina Islam Food which offers Muslim fare, Khao Soi,chicken biryani, beef Masaman and more. Add: 80 Mu 2, Rimkok, Muang.Tel: +66 53 166 848.14:00 Hrs. -Visit Rong Khun Temple or ‘The White Temple’, a contemporaryand unique Buddhist temple unlike any other in Thailand. The completely whitetemple is designed by Chalermchai Kositpipat, a famous Thai artist who cleverlyadded glass embellishment to make the temple sparkle brilliantly when it is hitby sunlight.Add: San Sai, Muang District, off Highway 1 (Phahonyothin road), 15 kilometersSouth West of Chiang Rai town.19:00 Hrs. -Dinner at Ruammitr 2, Chiang Rai specializing in Thia, muslim andYunnan fares. Add: 100/1 Mu 5, Rimkok, Muang. Website: www.ruammitr1.com