With Winter now officially here if the cooler temperatures in Bangkok are anything to go away, it’s time to start planning holidays in Thailand’s countryside. To help us make the most of our journeys, the Tourism Authority of Thailand has released “70 Royal Paths”, a complete guide to the royal projects across the country. From Chang Hua Man Royal Project in Phetchaburi to the Sirindhorn Museum in Kalasin, the guidebook features the royal projects in detail, along with ideas for organising trips and maps.

Here’s our pick of the five best destinations. For further reading, download “70 Royal Paths” at http://70waysofking.tourismthailand.org.