- Bali or Thailand - where is paradise vacation?
- The best beaches
- Sports and cultural entertainment
- Historical and architectural landmarks
The countries of Southeast Asia are a treasure trove of resorts, monuments and attractions. That is why guests from the West have blazed many roads here, choosing different countries and regions for recreation, for example, Bali or Thailand. The island is only part of the Indonesian state, but it firmly holds the banner of the leader of the tourism industry, so it is quite comparable with the Kingdom of Thailand.
After evaluating the beaches, shopping, cuisine or attractions, a tourist can conclude what is attractive to this or that Asian region, what to choose for a summer pastime this year, and what to leave for the next.
Bali or Thailand - where is paradise vacation?
The island of Bali is called the main tourist center of Indonesia, the social infrastructure is presented in full, there are stunning pictures of nature - volcanoes, forests, endless beaches. Travel around the country, acquaintance with historical, religious, cultural sights constitute an important part of the rest in Indonesian resorts.
Holidays in Thailand, rather, fits the definition of exotic rather than heavenly, as most resorts are noisy, dynamic with a full range of sports and entertainment. Any Thai resort offers beach holidays and restaurants, discos and Thai massage, lovers of "strawberries" go to the transvestite show, fans of Buddhism - to the famous temples. Athletes master the air, land and underwater spaces, meditation lovers are looking for secluded corners.
The best beaches
Many travelers dream of gorgeous paradise beaches; indeed, there are such territories in Bali, but not everywhere. Firstly, the high and low tides, which are quite strong in this region, often interfere with enjoying sea bathing. For families with children, the beaches of Sanur, covered with coarse yellow sand, are suitable, another good resort is Nusa Dua. Young active tourists gather in Kuta, who do not so much swim and sunbathe, but rather surf and practice other water sports.
Thailand has a huge number of beach areas, there are rather dirty places, like Pattaya, and surprising almost sterile cleanliness. Bang Tao - one of the most famous beaches in Phuket, Kamala Beach, located here, promises peace and privacy. The title of the most beautiful is held by Karon Beach, and the most populous - by Patong. Most of the beaches have excellent infrastructure, sun loungers and sun loungers, sports fields and children's play areas.
Sports and cultural entertainment
Due to the strong winds present in parts of Bali, it is good to surf and windsurf here. The beaches on the east coast are suitable for snorkeling and diving, and many professional dive centers are located in the Indonesian resort of Amed. Moreover, you can order a single dive service or go on a dive safari for several days. Tourists who decide to travel to the kingdom of Indonesian Neptune will find an underwater canyon and island, reef and whitetip sharks.
Of other entertainment in Bali, trips to Ubud are popular, which many call the cultural capital of the island. Here you can also get acquainted with Indonesian architecture, the work of the artist Antonio Blanco, and watch magnificent performances based on traditional ritual dances.
One of the most popular cultural entertainment in Thailand is the Rose Garden Center, which amazes the imagination with the number of varieties and colors, expositions representing the ethnography of Thailand. Guests love trips to the famous elephant sanctuary, where you can get to know the life of the amazing inhabitants of the planet. Also, the resorts of the country have all the opportunities for practicing various sports, diving is firmly holding the first place, here are the most famous places of the planet - the Similan Islands.
Historical and architectural landmarks
Bali has a huge number of ancient palaces and sanctuaries. The most memorable temple complexes are: Uluwatu; "Mother of temples" - Pura-Besaki, consisting of 20 religious buildings; the main sea temple of Ulun-Dalu.
Religious buildings are good in and of themselves, but even more vivid emotions await tourists who come to the dance performance. The southern part of Thailand is well developed by tourists, most of the guests prefer to travel to this region of the country, where the capital of the ancient state of Siam, the largest statue of Buddha, is located. In Northern Thailand, you can also see mysterious places of worship, beautiful temples and monuments of Thai history.
Comparison of the Indonesian island and the Kingdom of Thailand did not reveal a clear leader in tourism. Each of the regions offers its own list of services and entertainment, designed for guests with any income level. Therefore, tourists should buy a ticket to Bali who:
- would like to get acquainted with exotic countries;
- adore religious buildings;
- love oriental dances.
Resorts of Thailand should be chosen by those travelers who:
- want a full rest;
- love diving;
- love to have fun until the morning.
