If you plan to go to Thailand for holiday, this is some cheap Thailand holiday tips you can follow. Sometimes we think that to go to other country for holiday will cost you a lot of money, but actually with a small budget we can visit several tourist spot in Thailand or Asia.
I want to share my experience when vacationing to Thailand and Cambodia with a small budget. In both countries, I’m not only shopping but also enjoy cultural, historical and natural attractions. For 10 days trip, I spent about five million rupiah or about $500. That expense is also including groceries and souvenirs.
So what is the secret?
First thing you need to do is make a careful planning. After I decide to go to Thailand and Cambodia, I started doing research on its attractions, airfare, lodging and meals. Planning in advance is very useful because it can reduce the cost. For tickets, for example, I get a promo ticket from Jakarta to Bangkok (return) at a price of 1 million Rupiah or $100. Not just the ticket, lodging is also one important element that requires preparation and extensive research. Backpacker sites like www.hostelworld.com and www.lonelyplanet.com can be used as a reference to find a clean, safe, comfortable, and affordable. Also try to check agoda.com to find up to 60% off for hotels in Asia.
For hotels in Bangkok, Thailand, Khaosan Road is the backpacker center. At Rikka Inn, with air-conditioning, inner bathroom, TV, mini fridge, and Wi-Fi facilities, it only cost you between 750-1000 baht per night. Meanwhile, with the same facilities, I stay at the Okay Guesthouse in Khan David Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, with a rate of $12/night. As, on the Popular Guesthouse Siem Reap, Cambodia, the rates offered even cheaper. It only cost $6/night. The great thing is this rate was coupled with a shuttle service to the bus terminal.
Next, prepare your luggage carefully, accurately, and efficiently. Do not bring too much stuff because it will give you a little trouble. To travel for 1 to 2 weeks, a carrier bag sized 40 liter-50 liter is more than enough.
Next thing you need to consider is choose your travel destinations and travel routes carefully. While in the capital city of Thailand, I visited a number of famous tourist destinations. Some places are worth to be visited are Grand Palace, the floating market, crocodile farm, Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho).
Do you want to enjoy the water attractions? Chao Phraya tourist boat could be an option. This transportation is increasingly popular among tourists in Bangkok. To enjoy the boat ride, passengers only pay 30 baht one way. Other water attractions are Damnoensaduak Floating Market. To reach this place, it takes a little effort. First of all, tourists have to travel about 1.5 hours from Bangkok by using van. By taking a half-day tour packages, tourist will be taken to the floating market. The fee was 300 baht per person. For a boat ride at the floating market you need 150 baht. Be wary also because this place is not spared from fraud.
If love to shop. Bangkok is a paradise of cheap goods. Some places worth visiting in Bangkok are Pratunam, Siam Paragon, Siam Center and MBK. For those who love the nightlife, the Khaosan Road is a complete package because it not only as a center of the backpackers, here also packed with entertainment, souvenirs and culinary.
Historical Travel in Thailand
After I explore Bangkok, I went on a trip to the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh. The distance between the two cities is quite far when you take land route, it takes about 13 hours by bus. For the efficiency of time and effort, you can use air transportation. The tickets were reasonably priced, only 900 baht, plus free baggage of 15 kg. it takes only 45 minutes if you use airplane.
In Phnom Penh, many places can be visited. However, Cambodia's offer historical tours of the dark history when it by ruled Pol Pot. Traces of Pol Pot atrocities are felt in a number of destinations such as Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek Killing Field. The town also offers historical tours such as the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum, and the Russian Market.
The trip in Cambodia is not complete, if you don’t visit Siem Reap to see the temples of Angkor Wat which was named by the UN as a world cultural heritage site. Phnom Penh - Siem Reap can be reached overland by bus for 7 hours. The cost is quite low, at only $ 7. Upon arrival in Siem Reap bus terminal, you will be picked up by tuk-tuk or traditional transportation if you already booked guest house in Siem Reap.
With lodging rates averaged only $ 6/night, the room is filled with two single-sized beds, so guests can share the room with family or friends. The cost per night is included with free pick-up to the terminal. Thank you for reading my article. I hope this Cheap Thailand holiday tips will help you.
Written by: Trananto Mochamad Fuaddi
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