{"id":2025,"date":"2010-10-29T17:59:06","date_gmt":"2010-10-29T10:59:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/?p=2025"},"modified":"2016-01-29T09:41:00","modified_gmt":"2016-01-29T09:41:00","slug":"discover-old-siam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/discover-old-siam\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Old Siam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Beyond the glassy skyscrapers of Bangkok and pristine beaches of the south, the central provinces of <a title=\"Thailand\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/travel\/thailand\/tours\/\" target=\"_blank\">Thailand <\/a>are laden with traditional Siamese architecture, verdant landscapes, and impressive waterways \u2013 what better way to experience the Thailand of yore than on our week long program?<\/p>\n<p><em> <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Testament to Old Siam\u2019s cultural diversity this tour features an itinerary that traverses across an alluring assortment of rustic and architectural gems. From the ancient relics of the 14<sup>th<\/sup> century Ayutthaya period to the dramatic scenery of Khao Yai, all the way to the emerald waterfall pools of Erawan, Kanchanaburi.<\/p>\n<p>Looking beyond established sightseeing packages, every stop on this journey through Old Siam is a new experience from meeting the saffron clad monks and local healers to wandering around 100- year markets. You wouldn\u2019t find this stuff on our bus-tour nor would you in most guide books.<\/p>\n<p>Scratching beneath the veneer of Thailand we offer you the opportunity to capture the distinct essence of a country where age old traditions exist amid the subtle infiltration of modernity. 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