Never been to HK, but been to Thailand on a number of occasions. Bangkok is a very busy city but so fascinating. The Bridge over the River Kwai is a must, you can visit the Jeath Museum which is a reconsruction of one of the death camps. Also a visit to one of the cemetrys is a must, so moving. The Royal Palace in Bangkok is also a must do. The Floating Market is a good trip as is the Rose Gardens. I am sure you will use the Tuk Tuks to get around in the city, they will scare the hell out of you And a visit to the Red Light District is always good, it is a massive night market that sells all your dodgy clothes and "Rolex" watches. All the naughty bits are out of site, usually upstairs in the bars. These bars are free to get in but very expensive to get out (so I am told). The Thai people are wonderful but you may get the odd one who wants you to go and see a jewellery shop and will take you miles to go and see it. Trips up the River in a Long Tail boat are good fun, they will take you through the Klongs (canals) where you will see real Thai life. Its hot and can be smelly but a brilliant place, hope you have a great time.
Top 3 in Hong Kong Victoria Peak/Star Ferry and Stanley Market watch out for bootleg CD's of say Phil Collins whil is really Phill Le wang packed to look like Phil Collins etc.
Thailand - Thought the coach/train and boat trip to Kanchanaburi and the Bridge worth the money! Grand Place well worth a visit, Pat Pong down the old red light district is an education, just sit at a table buy a drink and watch this sea of humanity and depravity float by!! use the tuk tuks motorised bikes but take a face mask boy do they emit some fumes!!
HONG KONG Victoria peak Stanley Market and Star ferry Thailand Bangkok - Grand Palace and Pat Pong I loved Koh Samui but go to a resort in the north of the island Maenam Beach near Big Buddha!
Post by Mart-The-Shrew on May 29, 2005 13:22:21 GMT 1
They run a good long tail boat tour from the pier just under the bridge on the river Kwai that takes in most of the local sites which we thought were good value. Also would recommend getting out up towards the Burmese border - some rafting and walks through the rainforest
If you're looking for beaches inThailand I guess the least developed island I know would be Khoa Tao - get there by getting a bus or train to Chumporn and then a boat out. Haven't been there for a few years and it might have been subjected to the same 'upgrades' that have aflicted Khoa Chang et al . Most backpackers stay in Banglampphu -it actually has quite a range of accomodation.
If I were you I would avoid the Tuk Tuks -most of the guys driving them are working 18 hour days and quite a lot take speed to try and stay awake. Taxi meters are cheap and air conned.
A good day trip out of Bangkok by train (about 2-3 hours) is Ayattaya lots of temples in traditional Thai style .Again you can organise a pick up which will take you around the sites
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