TripAdvisor: Thailand leads in 'popular attractions'

TripAdvisor: Thailand leads in 'popular attractions'

Jumbos greet visitors at Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden, an attraction in Pattaya. TREENAI JANSRICHOL
Jumbos greet visitors at Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden, an attraction in Pattaya. TREENAI JANSRICHOL

Thailand had the greatest number of attractions in Southeast Asia as measured by traveller interest in September and October.

Five attractions in Thailand made it to the top 15 list compiled by travel site TripAdvisor, based on the percentage increase in search sessions during the period.

On the list are Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden near Pattaya, the Bua Thong waterfalls in Chiang Mai, the Cartoon Network Amazone water park at Jomtien Beach, Monkey Hill in Phuket and Krabi's weekend night market.

The other four Asean countries on the list are Indonesia and the Philippines, each with four attractions, and Vietnam and Malaysia, each with one.

Outdoor markets and natural attractions are seeing an increase in interest in TripAdvisor's Attractions Trend Index, with Sindhu Market in Sanur, Indonesia, taking the No.1 spot in the region with a 242% year-on-year traffic increase.

Sindhu Market is followed by Nacpan Beach in El Nido, Philippines; Nguyen Hue Street in Ho Chi Minh City; Pinto Art Museum in Antipolo City, Philippines; and Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden.

Thailand's Bua Thong waterfalls, Cartoon Network Amazone, Monkey Hill and Krabi Weekend Night Market take the sixth, eighth, ninth and tenth spots, respectively.

TripAdvisor has provided the following descriptions for the five Thai attractions and why they are attracting interest.

Voted a Pattaya "must see" by TripAdvisor users, Nong Nooch has more than 20 themed gardens featuring European, Asian and North American plants and topiary.

Best known for its unusual, stair-like limestone face that can be climbed easily by children and adults alike, the Bua Thong waterfalls reward climbers with spectacular aerial views of the surrounding forest at the summit.

A hit with folks of all ages, the Cartoon Network Amazone water park contains 10 entertainment zones, more than 30 water rides and the world's largest "aqua playground".

True to its name, visitors to Monkey Hill can expect macaques for company as they make their way up Phuket's highest peak.

The Krabi weekend night market is a foodie's delight, offering a wide variety of Thai curries, noodles, snacks and desserts, while souvenir hunters can also pick up local art and crafts at bargain prices.

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