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第 326 课:Basking in the Land of Smiles “泰”好玩!-1

What do you look for when choosing a travel destination? 选择旅行目的地时,你考虑的重点是什么呢?

We all have our own ideas about what makes a great vacation, but no matter what you are looking for, there is a good chance that you will find it in Thailand. It has something for everyone. 我们都有自己理想的度假方式,但无论你考虑的重点是什么,你都有可能在泰国找到你想要的。每个人想要的东西泰国都有。

Just 15 years ago, fewer than 1 million people traveled to Thailand every year. 就在15年前,每年去泰国旅游的人不到100万人。

Those travelers liked what they found, and quickly spread the word. 那些游客喜欢他们在泰国发现的一切并很快地将它传了出去。

Today, the polite and hospitable Thais play host to more than 8.5 million visitors annually, 如今,礼貌又好客的泰国人每年要接待8500多万游客。

all of whom are eager to experience Thailand's ancient culture and sample its many attractions. 这些游客都迫不及待地想要体验泰国的古老文化,还可亲临许多引人入胜之处。

Adding to its many charms, Thailand is also very affordable. 泰国的魅力还在于它的物价是低廉的。

Exploring this diverse country can be so inexpensive that many vacationers find that a fun-packed day in Thailand is far less expensive than a quiet night out in their own country. 游览这个多姿多彩的国家可以很省钱。很多旅游者发现,在泰国度过快乐充实的一天比在自己国家晚上外出一次花费的还要便宜得多。

Perhaps the first delight to seduce even the most discerning traveler in Thailand is its cuisine. 到了泰国,第一个让人高兴的,连品味一流的旅行家都无法抗拒的就是泰国美食了。