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Would you like to go on a holiday to the City of Light? Trang is the ideal place one can choose as the next holiday destination. The name originates from the Malay word Ternag meaning light. We offers travelers the best discounts on hotels in Trang. Visitors can relax and rejuvenate on serene beaches besides enjoying numerous attractions and activities. Holidaymakers can revel in the vibrant nightlife and explore the tradition of a hospitable culture. Trang is also fast emerging as a favorite destination for adventure tourism. A trip to the Emerald Cave where one can swim into the caves and explore the limestone formations will leave you awe-struck. There are also schools that teach you scuba diving and you can explore the colorful corals reefs and the rich marine life in the emerald green waters. Trang is also famous for its serene clean beaches and the Kho Ngai beach is an ideal place for those looking for a relaxing beach holiday.
Trang offers visitors a choice of multi-cultural cuisine. The Khannom Jeen which is rice noodles in fish curry sauce is a local delicacy. Other Trang culinary delights are Mhu Yang Trang which is Trang roasted pork and Trang cake that tourists can enjoy before they set back to their Trang hotels. Like most southern Thai cuisine, the food is known for its spiciness and most have Malay influences. if you happen to visit Trang in October you can enjoy the Vegetarian Festival. This festival is celebrated by the Chinese community who dress in pure white to bring in good fortune and they light up firecrackers.
Marriages are made in Trang
Those who wish to tie the knot in a very unusual way then one must visit Trang between the 13th and 15th February to participate in the Trang Underwedding Ceremony. The prospective bride and groom get a ceremonial welcome at the Trang airport and are taken on a procession around town. The marriage registration takes place underwater at a depth of over 12 meters which is the highlight of the ceremony.
Another major festival in Trang is the Buddha Image Procession, the majority of the population here are Buddhist. The festival is aimed to pass down the ancient traditions and customs to the next generation in order to preserve it. Visitors staying in hotels in Trang can enjoy the sporting events, dance performances and concerts take place during this period, which also include the Buddha image boat floats contest. Trang also has a vibrant night life and pubs, karaoke bars, live concerts, pubs and discos keep holidaymakers entertained from dusk to dawn. With their best discounts on hotels is the most affordable way for one to travel and discover Trang.
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