We start our list of must-see Asian countries for first-time travelers with Thailand. Being among the Top-3 countries, Thailand is visited by over 20 million tourists annually, and there are several reasons for that, destination-wise.
Thailand is one of the cheapest destinations in Asia to travel to. You can rent a bungalow starting $20 a week. If you want a luxury treatment, resorts offer a 7-day deal starting from $200 for 2 people.
Thai countryside is unbelievably beautiful. Chiang Mai is one of the destinations in Thailand, which is never free from tourists. This is a place with breathtaking scenery, interspersed with cultural sights:
In Thailand, you’ll get the full experience in one place. Phuket is Thailand’s most appreciated jewels. This mountainous, rainforest-y area is famous for its sights as well as beautiful scenery.
There’s everything here for a first-time traveler, who wants to appreciate Thailand: from the beautiful Avatar-like sights at Phang Nga Bay, to the famous Big Buddha, to exciting nightlife and night markets:
Different travel guides offer extensive tour packages in Thailand, depending on what you want to see. You can spend several days just in Bangkok, getting familiar with the Thai culture and world-renowned cuisine. Also, you can choose to go to the countryside to meet with locals and observe a different Thailand, away from the rush of a big city.