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Thailand in January 2020 will turn into a tourist mecca, because hundreds of thousands of vacationers will come to the islands and cities. Such an influx is associated with the high season and immediately two New Year celebrations - according to the European and Chinese calendar. There is a third, Thai New Year - Songkran. Its locals traditionally meet from April 13 to 15.
European holiday
New Year in Thailand in 2020 according to the European style will come on the night of December 31 to January 1. Sale of holiday tours will traditionally open in August-September of the same year, so that everyone can choose the best option for the celebration.
Celebrations are organized throughout the kingdom, especially colorful and crowded shows are held at popular resorts. Phuket, Pattaya, Samui, Bangkok - the most popular New Year destinations.
Crowds of enthusiastic foreigners gather on the central beaches, squares and streets. Locals eagerly join in the celebrations. Live music plays everywhere, shows and open-air discos are held. Fireworks - a mandatory attribute of New Year's Eve.
Peak season
Russians planning to spend New Year 2020 in Thailand need to book tours in advance. Holidays are the peak of the tourist season, which is characterized by excitement and high prices.
The cost of tours depends on the duration, type of room, star rating and location of the hotel, New Year's program and banquet. A day in a double room in a 4-5 star hotel costs 4-7 thousand rubles. Weekly rest for two starts from 50-70 thousand.
Russians can save 15-30% of the cost of the voucher on the terms of early booking. You should not count on hot offers, because on New Year’s days there are few free places in hotels.
The hotels organize a banquet and entertainment program for customers. Tourists traveling on their own need to reserve a table in advance at a local cafe or restaurant. It is advisable to do this before December 25 - later there may not be any free places in popular establishments.
The cost of a gala dinner is 80-100 dollars per person. It includes banquet menu dishes, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, an entertainment program, a lottery with prizes.
Not all foreigners who come to Thailand for the New Year holidays know that the celebration begins at 6-7 pm and ends at midnight. Walks for the whole night are not accepted here, although hotels often make an exception for tourists.
Meeting in bangkok
Tourists planning a New Year's holiday in Bangkok may be interested in events traditional for this period. The main festive venue is the Asian promenade. Music, concerts, dances are held next to the Asiatique SKY ferris wheel. The fun ends with a midnight fireworks display. After the fireworks, the audience quickly disperses to catch the subway.
Mass fun is organized near all major shopping centers. On the square near the Central World shopping center, a large improvised tree is installed. Near her is always fun and crowded.
Also, foreigners will be able to see the Buddhist rite and participate in it if they arrive at 22 o’clock in the temple Wat Arun. At this time, December 31, prayer begins with sermon and offerings to monks. Thais try to visit the temple on this day in new clothes so that good fortune, kindness and wealth accompany them next year.
Meeting in Phuket
The centers of fun and entertainment on the island of Phuket are the beaches of Patong, Karon and Phuket Town. City walks usually include:
- open-air discos;
- foam parties;
- performances by local artists;
- treats
- launch of lanterns and fireworks into the sky at midnight.
Meeting in Pattaya
Tourists planning tours to Pattaya in January 2020 are doubly lucky. In anticipation of the New Year celebrations, this Thai resort is lit up with multi-colored lights, the holiday atmosphere reigns in hotels, shops, in squares. Santa Claus toy houses adorn the halls and shop windows; people in carnival costumes meet on the streets.
Each year, the resort’s main Christmas tree is set on Walking Street. A concert stage is being mounted next to the New Year tree. Musicians and artists perform from evening to 24 hours, after which the celebration ends with a festive salute. Another lively place is Bali Hai Pier.
For those who want to retire, but do not want to miss the fireworks, it is best to watch it on the observation deck next to Royal Cliff.
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year in 2020 will be held in Thailand on January 25-27. Thais love this holiday, celebrate it on a large scale and brightly, with carnival processions on city streets. Public places and tourist
institutions are decorated with red lanterns, dragons and other figures. Red color is a symbol of the holiday, it is believed that it drives away evil spirits.
Europeans are willing to buy tours for this period, because for a Westerner, the lunar New Year and its traditions are an interesting event. During mass festivals, battles with snakes, dragons and other mythological characters are played. Extreme entertainment for guests is arranged by yogis - they walk on hot coals, broken glass, sharp knives.
Chinese restaurants are preparing for the influx of guests 5-7 days before the holiday. In street cafes, visitors are sometimes treated to salads, corn, Chinese sweets for free - this is a tradition.
On Chinese New Year, Thais rest for three days, and all three days in the cities and islands reigns fun.
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