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Five: Ayuthaya.
艾尤塔雅
Founded in 1350, the city of Ayuthaya is located in the Chao Phraya River valley in Thailand.
始建于1350年，艾尤塔雅市位于昭披耶河谷。
It sits on an island surrounded by three rivers connecting it to the Gulf of Siam.
它其实是一座小岛，周边三大河流汇流入泰国湾。
King U Thong proclaimed it the capital of his kingdom, the Ayuthaya Kingdom, better known as Siam.
艾尤塔雅国王乌通王将这里定为首都，艾尤塔雅国也被人们称之为暹罗国。
Once declared the most magnificent city on earth, Ayuthaya was an impressive site,
它曾被认为是地球上最重要的城市，景色可谓蔚为壮观，
with three palaces, more than 400 temples and a population that reached nearly 1,000,000.
这里有三大宫殿。400多个庙宇，人口近100万。
In 1767, the Burmese attacked and conquered Ayuthaya however and the capital was moved to Bangkok.
1767年，这里遭受缅甸人袭击，并最终占领了艾尤塔雅，首都随后迁往曼谷。
The ruins of Ayuthaya are now a major attraction for those visiting Thailand.
艾尤塔雅遗址是泰国最主要的景点之一。
It is just 80 km (50 miles) north of Bangkok, and is easily reached by train, boat, bus or van.
位于曼谷以北80公里，游客可以乘坐火车、轮船、公交或是货车。
Four: Kanchanaburi.
北碧
Located in western Thailand and admired for its beautiful scenery and accessibility to national parks and waterfalls,
北碧位于泰国西部，这里景色优美，还有国家公园和雄伟的瀑布，
Kanchanaburi is best known for the Bridge over the River Kwai
这里最著名的要数桂河大桥，
that is linked with the historic Death Railway to Burma in which thousands of Asian laborers
这座大桥连接着历史上著名的“死亡铁路”，也就是泰缅铁路，数千名亚洲劳工
and POWS died during its construction under Japanese occupation during WWII.
和战俘为日本人修建铁路，最终惨遭杀害。
Several museums and war cemeteries all present information about the city and its bridge during the 1940s Japan occupation.
这里有许多博物馆和战争纪念碑，游客可以了解城市历史，桂河大桥以及上世纪40年代日本的侵略行径。
Outside of Kanchanaburi are several national parks,
北碧周边有许多国家公园，
including Erawan and Srinakarind National Parks, which offer beautiful scenery, waterfalls and caves.
包括爱侣湾和席娜卡琳国家森林公园，自然风光优美，还有壮观的瀑布和洞穴。
Three: Chiang Mai.
清迈
Surrounded by the mountains of northern Thailand,
位于泰国以北，周围是群山环绕，
Chiang Mai is a flourishing city often used as a base among both backpackers and tourists wishing to explore the lush landscapes,
它是一个欣欣向荣的城市，也是背包客的天堂，同样还吸引了希望探寻自然风光，
hill tribes and outdoor adventures of the region.
山区部落以及渴望户外探险的游客。
Nevertheless, Chiang Mai itself is a large and culturally important city
此外，清迈还是一个文化名城，
where historical and modern Thai architecture and traditions coexist.
它是传统与现代建筑的融合。
A walk around the historic center bestows views of old city walls and dozens of Buddhist temples.
您可以在历史中心漫步，老城墙和数十个佛教庙宇就会映入眼帘。
However, the most famous of these temples, Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep,
但最著名的庙宇要数双龙寺，
lies outside Chiang Mai on a mountainside overlooking the city.
它位于清迈外的山坡之上，可以俯瞰整个城市美景。
Two: Bangkok.
曼谷
Thailand's capital city and by far the largest city in the country,
它是泰国首都，也是全国最大城市，
Bangkok, is a buzzing cosmopolis of high rise buildings, magnificent palaces, ancient temples,
这是一个充满生机的大都市，高楼林立，宫殿雄伟壮观，还有数不尽的古代庙宇，
glittering nightclubs, bustling markets and streets lined with vendors hawking souvenirs and tantalizing foods.
还有星光闪耀的夜总会，热闹的街市以及叫卖纪念品和美食的的街边小贩。
While the city is sometimes described as a concrete jungle jam-packed with noisy traffic and air pollution,
人们经常称它为混凝土森林，还有噪音和空气污染，
Bangkok is not without its natural beauty that is seen in its remaining canals, green spaces and flowering tropical plants.
但游客还是可以在运河周边，绿化区以及高耸入云的热带森林看到优美的自然风光。
The famous tourist street, Khao San Road, is a good place to begin with its cheap shopping, dining and nightlife.
考山路是著名的旅游街区，这里的东西很便宜，游客可以在这里购物吃饭，还有享受丰富的夜生活。
Also not to be missed is the sacred Wat Phra Kaew temple, which contains the Emerald Buddha.
千万不要错过玉佛寺，里面安放着玉佛。
One: Thailand Islands.
泰国群岛
The islands off the coast of Thailand are famous throughout the world for their beautiful beaches,
泰国海岸的诸多群岛世界闻名，这里有美丽的沙滩，
others for their gorgeous scenery and some even claim their fame for the party atmosphere.
优美的自然景观，有些岛屿可谓是派对天堂。
There are three main sets of islands in Thailand.
泰国有三大主要群岛。
To the east of Bangkok there are Ko Samet and Ko Chang, in the Gulf Ko Samui lie Ko Pha Ngan and Ko Tao,
曼谷东边是沙麦岛和象岛，苏梅湾有帕岸岛和阁道岛，
and in the Andaman Phuket and Ko Phi Phi.
而在安达曼群岛，有著名的普吉岛和披披群岛。
Phuket is the country's largest and most developed island, connected to the mainland by two bridges.
普吉岛是泰国面积最大，也是发展最成熟的岛屿，两座大桥让普吉岛与泰国本土相连。
Ko Phi Phi is famous for the movie "The Beach", while Ko Tao is Thailand's diving mecca.
披披群岛最著名的要数电影《海滩》，阁道岛是泰国的潜水圣地。
But there are many, many more beautiful islands to choose from.
除此之外，泰国还有许多供您选择的美丽海岛。
