City buzz & canal life.
Best time: Nov–Feb
Budget: $40-80/day
Top fact: Bangkok is home to the world's largest solid gold Buddha statue, known as Phra Phuttha Maha Suwana Patimakorn, weighing 5.5 tons and located in Wat Traimit.
View Bangkok →Temples & elephant sanctuaries.
Best time: Nov–Feb
Budget: $40-80/day
Top fact: Chiang Mai is home to more than 300 temples, with Wat Phra That Doi Suthep being one of the most revered, dating back to the 14th century.
View Chiang Mai →Both in Thailand — compare vibe, budget, and best season.