Travelling and touring another country is not necessarily a “strictly for adults only†affair. In fact, there are a growing number of tourists who are bringing the whole family in their tour of other countries. Travel and exposure at an early age to other cultures really helps children and how they develop their perceptions about the world. Bringing your whole family to Thailand is a great idea because its is one of the most family friendly tourist destinations not only in Asia but also the world. Like most Asians, the Thais dote on children and this is a testament to the level of care and attention children will receive there. When it comes to activities, there are many child friendly activities that you can choose for your children. There are theme parks, nature trails, and zoos, among others.
Below are just some of the more popular places in Thailand that children will truly love:
There is the Children’s Discovery Museum located near Chatuchak, which is the very popular weekend market. The museum, which was opened in 2001, has a noble goal. It seeks to help children learn about science, nature and culture. One of the main attractions of the museum are the various exhibits that tackle particular subjects. For example, there is an actual functioning recording studio in the building where children actually make demos of themselves singing. There are vehicles with the engines stripped down in order to show how internal combustion works. A word of warning though, this museum was primarily designed for Thai children so there may be some areas where language may pose a challenge.
A great place to visit if you want to be immersed in Thai history and culture is the Ancient City. Located in Bangkok, the 320 acre site is actually shaped like Thailand and as you walk around the place you encounter different depictions of the architecture and the culture of each particular region. This is a great place to visit and teach children about cultural diversity.
Zoos
Asia boasts of having a great diversity in animals and various wildlife. This affords your children the chance to see some unique animals that are only endemic to Asia. One of the most popular zoos in the country is the Chiang Mai Zoo. The zoo offers much of the same “fare†as the other zoos in the world. Its biggest claim to fame though, and the reason why it is arguably the most popular zoo in Thailand, are the two pandas it has in residence. The two pandas, Tewan and Tewee, are on loan from the Chinese government. This is one of the rare occasions one can see pandas outside China. This makes it a very important stop in a tourist’s itinerary especially if children are also included.
Theme parks
Kids love theme parks, but unfortunately Thailand is not really well known for its theme parks. This is a country where culture, history and ancient architecture reigns supreme. But despite being not very well known in the theme park department, the Thais are working to develop some very memorable and truly world class theme parks that children will definitely love. So stay tuned.