Fatima Al -Siddiqi
In the Thai north, and at mountainous heights breathing calm and beauty, the city of Shing May is located, the second largest governorate in Thailand after the capital, Bangkok, which has become a favorite destination for Arab tourists, after it has proven that it is not just a city, but rather a unique civilized, cultural and religious forum, preserving the traditions of its luster, and gives nature its respect.
The beginning of the trip .. from Manama to Bangkok and then Shing Mai
My flight from Bahrain International Airport on board Gulf Air to the Thai capital, Bangkok, started on a flight that lasted about 7 hours, then I continued to Xing May via an internal plane on a short flight of no more than an hour and a half. From the moment of arrival, the friendly and professional smile at the Shing May Airport reflected the local community’s awareness of the value of the tourist, as the employees showed cooperation and kindness calling for pride, in an experience similar to the usual warm reception at Bahrain Airport.
Antonon … the highest point in Thailand
At the heart of the city’s mountains, the Diwanon National Park is the highest mountain peak in the country, with a height of more than 2565 meters above sea level. This garden embraces a rare environmental diversity, and provides visitors with an unforgettable experience of walking between thick forests, wonderful waterfalls, and pure air full of flowers.
The Di Anton Park is famous for the beauty of the picturesque and family nature, which is an optimal face for nature lovers, walking, and “Hiking” “) walking for long distances (, where the visitor can embrace clouds and touch rain showers, the low temperature makes you feel comfortable with the smell of trees and the diverse flowers that are breathtaking of their beauty and the beauty of their colors, feel the purity of the air where the thick forests are where the dense forests Reserves and natural waterfalls.
The twin of ownership is … the symbol of art
It is not possible to visit Antonian without stopping at the Twin Pagodas twin temples, which was constructed in honor of the king and the queen. Budget architectural masterpiece with a distinction, surrounded by carefully designed gardens, and allows visitors to take unforgettable images, especially at sunrise or sunset, where farmers and hills extend as an artistic plate.
Elephant Reserves ..
Thailand and childhood memory code
The elephant is a national and religious symbol in Thai culture, and the visitor gives a unique opportunity in Xing May to interact with these animals in their natural environment. Elephants can be feed, riding on it, and sometimes shower with it in rivers, in an atmosphere of joy that brings together adults and children.
Karen village “throughout the necks” .. measuring aesthetics along the neck
In the far north, the village of “Long Nick Karen”, one of the tribes that lives on the sidelines of cities. Its women are known to wear copper rings around the neck, as the length of the neck is a measure of beauty. The village provides a real cultural experience, where the visitor lives in wooden huts, and sees how women are wealthy fabrics, and men sculpt wood, with a unique mixture of maintaining traditions and engaging in regular education for their children.
Halal food .. reassurance at an Arab table
One of the most prominent factors for attracting Arab families to Xing May is the spread of halal restaurants, which offer Gulf and Arab dishes, such as Kabsa, Al -Mashwi and Al -Talibi. Many of these restaurants are managed by Arab investors, especially from Jordan, and they have succeeded in understanding the needs of the Muslim tourist and providing a welcome environment.
Thai foods are distinguished by a distinctive flavor based on fresh herbs. Among the most prominent dishes are the “Tom Yam Sop” soup that collects ginger, hot pepper and herbal lemon in a mixture that overwhelms the flavor of seafood.
The region’s restaurants are also distinguished by a charming rural touch, as the dishes are prepared from neighboring farms products, which makes an experience
Food is an authentic part of exploring the Thai environment.
Infrastructure .. Sustainable and advanced services
The Thai authorities seek to enhance the visitor’s experience by developing roads, communication networks, and improving tourism facilities, which makes movement easy and comfortable, and provides accommodations that suit all budgets. Thailand is also active in attracting investors to expand the tourism infrastructure in a sustainable way.
Shing Mai .. where the past meets with vibrant popular markets and traditional architecture, with the modernity of facilities and services, to create in Xing May a comprehensive tourism experience. The city that many overlooks, has proven to be a cultural and natural mine worth a visit. At the end of the trip, only unforgettable images remain in the memory, and the scenes documented in the mobile of a city that combined human warmth, the splendor of nature, and the depth of culture. Shing Mai is not a passing destination, but rather a nostalgia weaving experience.
With its vibrant markets, its captivating mountainous nature, and its religious and cultural diversity, Shing Mai confirms its position as an integrated destination that brings together the past with the present, to give the Arab tourist an unforgettable experience between memories and phone lenses. B between memories and phone lenses.
