Today, Bangkok combines tradition and modernity, and it is one of the most cosmopolitan cites on the Asia continent. According to a recent study, Bangkok is the top tourist destination in Asia, with approximately 12 million visitors a year. Sunny beaches, ancient temples, an active night life, and wonderful food make Thailand a great destination for tourists. Bangkok shares its popularity for tourists with other places in Thailand: the history city of Chiang Mai in the north, the famous beach resorts of Phuket, and many other tropical paradise islands in the south, such as Koh Phi Phi.