What is worth visiting in Pattaya on your own. What to see in Pattaya on your own? Attractions, beaches, islands
This question worries a considerable number of tourists who have arrived at this resort for the first time, who are somewhat confused by the abundance of interesting objects to visit and the atmosphere of a round-the-clock holiday. After all, once a small fishing village, today Pattaya has changed beyond recognition and has become a real entertainment center designed for people of all ages and incomes.
So where should you go and what to see in Pattaya on your own? In this article I will try to briefly list the most interesting places to visit in the city and its environs. Since many aspects of recreation at the resort have already been described in sufficient detail on the site earlier, in some cases links to such descriptions will be provided, so anyone who is interested can
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What to see in Pattaya on your own and for free
Since Pattaya is first of all seaside resort located in the tropics, the first thing you should pay attention to is the sea. The resort is located on the shores of the Gulf of Thailand of the South China Sea, which belongs to the basin Pacific Ocean. For those who are not spoiled by frequent sea voyages, even the beaches located on the territory of the city will seem very pleasant for relaxation.
A detailed description of city beaches can be found on the page. Immediately, I can only advise you to choose not the Central Beach for swimming, but the beaches located in the northern part of the city and the beaches in the southern area of the Jomtien resort. It is there that the water is cleaner, there are fewer tourists and there is no such noise as in the city center. All beaches in Pattaya are free, but for the use of sunbeds and umbrellas you will have to pay 40-100 baht per day (depending on the beach and distance from the water's edge).
Since the island of Koh Lan, which is located near Pattaya, has long become an integral part of this resort, you should definitely visit it. As well as city ones, which with photos and videos can be found by clicking on the link, are free to visit. Due to the fact that the water on the island is much cleaner than in the city, I recommend not to go there on the first day of your holiday in Pattaya: otherwise, you risk being very disappointed in the beaches of the city.
In addition, people usually go to the island for the whole day or most of it, which means that you can get very burned in the sun, especially if you don’t know. For a more detailed study of holidays on the island of Koh Lan (how to get from Pattaya and back as quickly or as cheaply as possible, how to get around the island, what sights you can visit there, etc.), you can read a number of articles for visiting the island on your own in the section.
The places that you can visit in Pattaya on your own and for free include two observation decks that offer excellent views of the central part of the city and its horseshoe-shaped embankment. The location of the sites and the path to them will help you find (you need to look in the Pratamnak hill area). The first observation deck is located next to the huge letters PATTAYA-CITY, which glow on the hill with multi-colored lights and are visible from afar.
Big Buddha Hill in Pattaya - a beautiful staircase
On the hill next to the observation deck there is another attraction that you can see in Pattaya on your own. We are talking about the hill of the Big Buddha, where you can already understand from the name of the largest Buddha statue in the resort, to which a beautiful staircase with seven-headed dragons on the railing leads. Upstairs, in addition to the large statue, you can find several smaller Buddha statues, including one in the navel of which you need to throw a coin after making a wish. There you can make a wish and ring the bells for their fulfillment. Also interesting to visit beautiful park on the way to Buddha hill and Chinese temple complex.
Pattaya is one of the main tourist centers country, so there is nothing surprising in the fact that various festivals and mass holidays are periodically held there. Participation is usually free of charge. Often you can get to the concerts of popular Thai bands with live sound, street procession. At the end of November 2014, a grandiose international fireworks festival was held in Pattaya, which, of course, everyone could see in the sky above the central beach of Pattaya and completely free of charge. I personally watched this spectacle both days and was greatly impressed by what I saw.
You can see in Pattaya on your own and for free, numerous city markets and shopping centers. However, it is still difficult to resist shopping, because the prices can be very pleasant, and many of the things are simply impossible to buy in other countries. In addition to traditional markets, there is an opportunity to visit the Pattaya Floating Market. Its main feature is that trade is carried out in houses standing on stilts. The more famous floating market in Bangkok is not up to Pattaya, but you can visit it once. Keep in mind that the entrance is paid, souvenirs and everything else is more expensive than in the city.
What to see in Pattaya for free
A separate category in Pattaya is represented by attractions that can be viewed conditionally for free. Firstly, these are mini-entertainments that are arranged for tourists by all kinds of magicians of various genres. Most often, such characters can be found on Volkin Street in Pattaya. These are funny Turkish ice cream sellers who entertain children and adults with unusual tricks with cold treats, and magicians who perform tricks with cigarettes, and other representatives of the genre.
Of course, no one will oblige you to pay for watching such tricks, but people are trying, and you can thank them for the uplifted mood). This category also includes the owners of exotic animals, which can be seen up close or photographed with those for money. I advise you to initially clarify all the details, because you can come across one when the amount agreed in advance will be required for each shot or each animal participating in the shooting. Don't forget to keep an eye on your pockets and valuables while in the crowd.
Conditionally free entertainment includes Muay Thai Thai boxing fights and shows with poisonous snakes. Both of these attractions for tourists are often held on the same Walking Street in the bars with the ring. Admission is free, but at least one drink must be ordered. For example, a beer for 80 baht (in a store this costs half as much, so the entertainment is still shareware). Also, for a fee, you can take pictures with the snakes after the end of the show and with the fighters after the end of the fight. And in general, after the fight, both the winner and the defeated fighter collect money from the audience, so have small bills when going to such shows.
View in Pattaya on your own and other, more exotic shows can be conditionally free of charge. For example, those where Thai women demonstrate the amazing capabilities of their genitals by shooting darts from them at balloons, opening beer bottles, blowing out candles and pulling out multi-meter ribbons or garlands. Usually there is no entry fee for such shows, but you also have to buy an expensive drink (more precisely, an ordinary one, but at a high price) and, as usual, thank the “actresses” after their performance with small bills (take it with you). Whether or not you should go to such shows is up to you.
What to see in Pattaya on your own for money
Like any other actively developing resort, Pattaya has a large number of excursions, for which you need to pay an entrance ticket. In order not to duplicate previously published information, I will simply provide a link to an article that describes most of the objects that you can see both on your own and by ordering organized tour. I will immediately mention only those objects that were not mentioned in the article by reference.
Being in Pattaya and having free time (and money) - be sure to visit the Sanctuary of Truth, which is located in Pattaya Naklua (in the northern part of the city, on the shores of the Gulf of Thailand). The entrance fee to the temple is 500 baht, so it makes sense to book a tour for the same money, because this way you can save on transport in Pattaya. The Temple of Truth is open to visitors from 8 am to 5 pm and is not a traditional Buddhist temple, as many initially think, but a magnificent example of the ancient Thai art of woodcarving.
Temple of Truth in Pattaya - a unique object of architecture and art
The height of the Temple of Truth is 105 meters and it is the tallest wooden building in the world, which was erected without a single metal nail. True, now and then you can see nails driven in halfway, but they only support the structure during restoration. Outside and inside the temple is covered with magnificent wood carvings: ornaments and sculptures cover every square centimeter. According to plans, the construction will be completed only in 2052, but before and after that time the temple will need constant restoration.
Those who are planning a vacation with children in Pattaya may be interested in visiting the local dolphinarium, which regularly hosts a show of these wonderful animals called Pattaya Dolphin World and Resort. Entrance to the show is 250 baht for children and 500 baht for adults. For an additional 2500 baht you can swim with the dolphins. In general, the object is also interesting because there are other entertainments there: fishing, horseback riding and a visit to the ranch town, karting, a climbing hill, etc. Of course, each entertainment is paid extra. Hours of operation are from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Underwater World Pattaya - 100 meter tunnel
Another similar object that can be visit in Pattaya on your own- a local aquarium called Underwater World Pattaya. The entrance fee is 0, 300 and 500 baht for children less than 90 cm tall, children taller and adults, respectively, opening hours are from 9-00 am to 18-00 pm. It is most interesting to visit the aquarium during the feeding of fish and other inhabitants of the aquarium, which is held at 10-00, at 11-00, and at 14-00. For those who like to “tickle their nerves”, there is an opportunity to swim in the pool with sharks: an hourly pleasure will cost 3,000 baht.
In general, Pattaya is gradually turning from a once resort for single men into a classic family resort, so everyone who came to rest with a child will not puzzle over how to entertain him or them. Again, in order not to repeat myself, I will give a link to a previously published article. This article describes many options for entertainment for children, including attractions outside the city.
I hope that after reading this article, everyone was convinced that there is something to see in Pattaya on their own, even when relaxing there not for the first time. The main thing is that you have enough free time for all this. Well, money, of course. Have a nice holiday!
Independently, then everything will depend on the time of day and who you want to walk with.
If tourists do not know where to go in Pattaya in the evening, then they immediately go to the street, where all kinds of entertainment are available. Initially, you will need to watch the ping-ping show (also called ""). Finding it is easy, once on Walking Street, barkers will come up to you and they will take you to the place. Entrance accompanied by them will cost from 300 baht and above, as agreed. Also included is one cocktail of your choice. These establishments are called "Hot girls" and "Play girls" and are located on the right side of the street if you walk towards the pier. So you can go there on your own, which will be 2-3 times cheaper than with a barker.
Go Go bar Baccara on Walking Street Pattaya
Then you can go to and look at the girls dancing at the poles. In some of these establishments, girls undress completely, and in some they dance without undressing. If you want extreme sports, then go straight to Go Go WildMill, but only without children. There are no such beautiful girls, such as in the Baccara bar, but local ladies know how to entertain tourists.
The building where the nightclubs Maxx, Lima Lima and Mask are located.
Then you should go to Pattaya for a couple. There are about 10 dance clubs on Volkin Street itself. Among them, three can be distinguished that are focused on Russians and are located in the same building:, and Mask. Among them, the most popular is Mix, where you should go. If you come there at 10-11 pm, then you have a chance to get another free cocktail. Among Thais and Europeans, the most popular clubs are I-bar, which are located in the same building on the second and first floors, respectively.
If you don’t know where to go in Pattaya the next day, then go to the show of drag queens, by the way, you can come here with children. In Pattaya on this moment in demand shows: , . The cost of a ticket to the show with a transfer in both directions is 650-1000 baht, depending on the seat in the hall.
If you have time during the day and you decide where to go in Pattaya, then go to the area where you can contemplate, made of wood. The ticket costs 500 baht, which, in addition to visiting the temple itself, includes watching a Thai show and riding in a donkey cart. For a little extra, you can ride an elephant.
You can go to Pattaya with children on your own to the water park. Now you have a choice and you can choose between two water parks - and. The last of them opened quite recently and has a more diverse entertainment program for kids. You can get here by taxi or by buying a tour from a guide.
The holiday season is approaching, which means it's time to plan your vacation.
Among Asian destinations, holidays in Thailand are actively gaining popularity, namely in resort town Pattaya. Not everyone chooses to trust travel companies and make their own travel program.
Villa chain staff VIP villas Pattaya helped independent travelers and, based on the feedback of their guests, they made the TOP 5 places in Pattaya that tourists must visit.
1. Night walking street walking street
Walking Street is the most famous street in Pattaya with a huge amount of nightlife. Traffic on the street is blocked around 18:00 and does not resume until the morning. Among the entertainment - bars, discos, restaurants, go-go bars. In addition to all the charms of nightlife, it is worth visiting the street if only because of the unique atmosphere, from which almost all tourists have only positive impressions.
2. Big Buddha Hill
One of the main attractions of Pattaya is Big Buddha Hill. If nightlife is of little interest to you, then immediately after relaxing on the beach you can go there. You will see a huge Buddha statue and a temple, and then you can go up to the observation deck, which offers the most impressive view of the famous Jomtien Beach.
3. Temple of Truth
A unique piece of architecture. Despite the fact that the construction of the building began in 1985 and has not yet been completed, it is striking in its beauty even in this form. The main feature of the Temple of Truth is that it is being built using technology that has no analogues. Not a single nail was used here, and the building itself was built of iron wood.
The incredible skill of its creators will impress everyone, we strongly recommend that you see the Temple of Truth with your own eyes.
4. floating market
The name speaks for itself. At the same time, the place resembles, rather, a small village. In addition to retail outlets, many small pile huts were built on the banks, connected by bridges.
A tourist has something to do here: you can buy exotic products, dine, buy seafood, go for a massage and even fly on a bungee.
Access to this place is completely free and free, you only need money for souvenirs and other purchases if you are going to make them.
5. Mini Siam Park
This park of miniature copies of local and European attractions is very popular with tourists. All exhibits are made in the ratio of 1:25. Miniature layouts are worked out in great detail, you can see literally every little thing.
Do not forget that there are many other attractions for tourists in Pattaya. This and beautiful clean beaches, and unusual Thai cuisine, and rich sightseeing tours, where you will be shown the most unusual places city and surroundings.
VIP villas Pattaya invites tourists to rest in Pattaya and will be happy to tell its guests what interesting places you can visit again. Have a nice rest!
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It is one of the miniature parks so popular all over the world. Here, in just a couple of hours, you can get acquainted with the main attractions of many countries, however, on a scale of 1:25. The park is divided into two parts: "Mini Siam" is dedicated to the buildings of Thailand and its neighbors - Cambodia, Laos, Burma, and "Mini Europe", which is not very obvious from the name - to the rest of the world. Russia in "Mini Europe" is represented by St. Basil's Cathedral on Red Square and the Motherland sculpture on Mamayev Kurgan in Volgograd. In total, there are more than a hundred buildings, as well as a beautiful area with fountains, flowering flower beds and unusual trees, which is nice to walk around and have a place to take pictures. Experienced Tourists it is advised to plan a visit in the evening to see the park in daylight, and then admire the beautiful night illumination of the exhibits.
The opening hours of the park are from 7 am to 10 pm. The cost of an adult ticket is 300 baht.
Temple of Truth
The largest wooden temple in the world. It has been under construction since the beginning of the 80s of the last century and the end of the construction is not yet in sight. The idea of erecting a structure that would have a place for pilgrimage for adherents of all religions of the East came to the millionaire Lek Viryaphant, after whose death his son leads the process. The temple is truly grand building: it is built from teak and iron wood without nails (although the latter are clearly visible on the walls, but the Thais promise to pull them out when construction is completed).
Work inside is ongoing, so visitors are given helmets. The temple has four halls - Thailand, China, India and Cambodia - according to the number of religions represented. There is a chapel only in the Thai hall, where mantras are constantly sounded. The building is richly decorated with ornaments, carvings, and is saturated with symbolism. It is located on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand and resembles a huge dragon from the fantasy world. In addition to visiting the sacred building itself, you can ride a boat around the bay, look at national Thai dances, visit a mini-zoo at the entrance.
Opening hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., you will have to pay 500 baht for entry.
Temple complex Wat Yan
Wat Yan is not just a church. On the territory of 145 hectares there are about 10 buildings built at different times and in different styles that make up a large religious center. Among them, the main temple is Wat Yansangwararam, where only monks can enter, a white stupa with the relics of the Buddha, the palace of the Chinese emperor, monks' dwellings, a meditation center, hospitals, and schools. The Phra Mondop chapel, also called the Buddha's Footprint, is worth a visit because it houses the footprint of the Buddha.
300 steps lead to the chapel, climbing which you can enjoy the beautiful view and ring the bells, making a cherished wish. On the territory of Wat Yan there are two lakes, one of which is completely overgrown with pink lotus, and around which there are gazebos for relaxation and contemplation. You can visit daily from 8 am to 4 pm. Entrance is free, but you have to pay 50 baht to climb the Buddha's Footprint.
Chinese Temple Wat Ang Sila
The Chinese temple of Wat Ang Sila is also called the Temple of the Red Dragon, and once you get here, you understand why. You will probably not find such a bright, pompous, like a toy building either in Pattaya or in its environs. The building dates back to around 1700 and is dedicated to Chinese Buddhism. The style is sustained in everything - there are Chinese pagodas, and huge incense burners, everywhere and everywhere dragons wrap around columns, a lot of gold and red. The decorations seem to be too much, but the temple looks more fabulous than tasteless - you feel like the hero of a movie about a crouching tiger and a hidden dragon.
The walls of the room inside are decorated with paintings, carpets are laid on the floors. Here you can ring a huge bell and make a wish or hit a huge drum that purifies karma. Countless figures, patterns and ornaments can be viewed for a very long time, and one cannot fail to mention what magnificent pictures are taken against the backdrop of the Temple of the Red Dragon. It is open daily from 8:00 am to 7:30 pm and admission is free.
Temple of Hell and Heaven
Perhaps the most controversial place in terms of visiting tourists. This garden museum gives a visual answer to the question “what happens after death?” both the righteous and the sinners. The part of the territory reserved for Paradise is replete with pictures of the peaceful, happy life of the followers of the Buddha, who meditate in a lush garden. Apparently, the creators of the museum considered that there are much more sinners on earth than saints, and they took as many as 70 percent of the entire area of the Temple under the hellish part. It begins with a reassuring "Welcome to Hell" sign, after which two giant figures of a man and a woman appear before the tourist's gaze, surrounded by smaller figures, each with the head of an animal symbolizing one sin or another.
Further, it will be proposed to “admire” the scenes of punishments for sins - various fanaticism and self-mutilation are shown in all their glory. The figures do not produce a completely terrible impression due to the grotesqueness of the images, however, sensitive people should think about whether to go here. Thais themselves come to the temple at least once a year and bring children. It is believed that if you throw money into an urn next to a figure depicting a sin that you crave to atone for, karma will be cleansed. Time to visit from 8 to 18 hours, admission is free.
chicken king palace
This is what the common people call the Ban Sukhawadi complex - located on the seashore, a pink-blue and gold architectural ensemble built by billionaire Panya Choititawan. The rich man owns Saha Farms, Thailand's largest chicken supplier, hence the name of the palace. There is something to see on the territory: in addition to the six-story mansion itself, there are other buildings, as well as a chic park with ponds and huge flower beds, peacocks walk imposingly along the paths. The owner himself can also often be found in his residence. It is not easy to determine which style the building belongs to - it is a mixture of baroque, rococo and typical Asian motifs.
An explosive mixture also reigns in the interiors - from Mona Lisa reproductions to ancient knights and cheap plastic fruits. There is also a temple of the goddess of mercy Kwan-Yin and, of course, its own Buddha, sitting in the Buddha Tower about 10 meters high. On the territory you can have a bite to eat in a restaurant, watch a daily Thai show, explore the pompous interiors of the palace and other buildings, take a walk in the park. It is worth visiting 500 baht, with dinner and show - 800 baht, the complex is open from 8.30 to 18 hours daily.
Khao Chi Chan or Golden Buddha Mountain
A very interesting sight, which will take quite a bit of time to explore. At 130 by 70 meters, this seated Buddha image lined with gold plates on a mountain is the largest Buddha image in the world. Such an unusual gift was made by the son of King Rama IX for the 50th anniversary of his father's reign in 1996. The money for the gift was collected by the whole kingdom, then the image was applied with a laser for two days and the gold was laid out on a stencil for several more months.
Actually, there is nothing to do here except for photographs against the backdrop of the mountain, so the visit should be combined with a visit to other attractions. A commemorative photo in a frame, by the way, can be made right there for 100 baht. In addition to the photo center, there is a small park at the foot of the mountain. They don’t take money for visiting, Khao Chi Chan is open for tourists from 6 to 18 hours daily.
Big Buddha Hill
Big Buddha Hill or Big Buddha Temple is a 15-meter Buddha statue located on Pratumnak Mountain, to which 120 steps lead. The entrance to the stairs is guarded by seven-headed Nagas dragons. In addition to the golden statue itself, 20 smaller statues await you at the top, seven of which depict the days of the week. From the table next to it, you can calculate on which day of the week you were born, and make a donation to the corresponding statue.
In a separate building at the foot of the hill, for a small donation, the monk will conduct a purification ceremony and tie a rope around his wrist to fulfill a wish. Bells are also located here, hitting each of them with a stick, you can also make a cherished wish. By the way, when ascending and descending, the steps should be counted, and if the count is not set, it means that karma still needs to be cleaned. Here, in general, Thais come for cleansing and for Buddhist flavor, tourists, from the observation deck at the top, by the way, offer an excellent view of Pattaya. Admission is free, open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
floating market
Designed to show the life of the Thai village on stilts, very common in the kingdom earlier and still preserved in some places. In Pattaya, the village was built specifically as tourist facility. This is a very colorful attraction - guests are taken on boats past houses on both sides of the river, connected by footbridges. Shops are located in almost all houses, and various entertainment events are held on the bridges - dance performances, Thai boxing, massage. They sell mainly products and food, which can be bought not only in stores, but also directly from boats cruising along the river.
Thematically, the market is divided into four regions of Thailand with traditional products and crafts inherent in each - south, north, center and northeast. To buy something here or not - everyone decides for himself, the prices are very high and unique products cannot be found here. But you can eat delicious, make unusual photos and have a fun day. Entrance to the floating market is paid, 200 baht. Open daily from 10 am to 9 pm.
elephant village
Really interesting place with a noble history. The reserve was founded in 1973 as a shelter for old and sick animals, where they found health care, and still exists at its own expense, without the help of the state. The village began to gain popularity and today about 30 elephants live here and more than 100 service people work here. You will be amazed by the skills of these huge animals - in the village, elephants paint, play instruments, dance, drive cars and even give massages. There are three shows every day.
You can also feed the elephants and ride them on various walks through the jungle. This tour will not leave anyone indifferent. The reserve is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. A visit costs 650 baht, for 1200 baht you can take an hour walk around the territory on an elephant, there are longer walks.
The Tiffany and Alcazar Show
Most of the tourists in Thailand associate these shows with transvestites and, indeed, the percentage of people who have changed their sex in the Kingdom is frightening. Not visiting the shows organized by transvestites is like not trying a mango here. The show of transvestites does not imply anything shocking or hurting the dignity of sensitive citizens. This is a colorful, bright vocal and dance performance in lush scenery dressed in elegant costumes of men who have become women. Tiffany was the first show of its kind in the country and dates back to 1975. About 100 actors are involved in the production.
The Alcazar show is Tiffany's main competitor, they are located opposite each other, and have an almost identical concept of performances. At both shows you will sing, dance, show parodies of the culture and traditions of both Thailand and China, the USA and other countries. Spectators who have been to both shows note that Tiffany boasts a more solid and high-quality production, which also determines the price of tickets. Both shows take place daily: Tiffany at 18, 19.30 and 21 hours; Alcazar at 17, 18.30, 20 and 21.30. There are additional performances on weekends. Tickets for Tiffany cost from 800 to 1400 baht, for Alcazar from 500 to 1200 baht.
Alangkarn Theater
The Alangkarn Theater, unlike the show of transvestites, offers its viewers a full-fledged theatrical performance with the participation of professional actors. During the three-hour performance, you will learn about the main periods of the history of Thailand, imbued with the culture and traditional arts of this country. What the Thais did not use in the production - scenery and costumes, fireworks and special effects, even elephants take part in the performance. Alangkarn Theater only shows one show, but the level of performance is so high that it leaves an indelible impression in the memory of tourists. Definitely recommend to visit in Pattaya. Before the start of the performance, you can dine in the theater restaurant. The performance goes on every day except Wednesday, beginning at 18:00. Tickets from 800 to 1500 baht, depending on the selected seats and the availability of dinner.
City of Love "Mimosa"
An interesting format to attract tourists for shopping. This is a shopping and entertainment center, designed in the form of an elegant french town, with narrow streets, canals and parks, and even its own town hall. More than 300 stores are located in the shopping area, and a labyrinth and a haunted house are located in the entertainment area. There is also an aquarium in which sea monsters like small sharks live, and a poultry house. Every day at 17, 19 and 21 hours, a travesty show takes place on the square near the Fountain of Love. Finally, in the wedding area, you can do nice pictures for memory. Of course, there are restaurants, cafes, spas and massage rooms in Mimosa. Street musicians play the guitar, various attractions are arranged for visitors - you can definitely spend the whole day here. open shopping center from 10-11 to 23 hours, entrance fee - 600 baht.
Cartoon Network Amazone Waterpark
Open to visitors since 2014. A water amusement park was built by the TV channel of the same name in a cartoon style. Each of the 10 zones of the water park is dedicated to its own character. The most extreme zone with adrenaline slides is Omniverse, the zone for teenagers and not the most courageous visitors is Adventure Zone. Finally, for the little ones there is the Cartoonival Zone, which has about 150 attractions for kids. There is also a lazy river and a pool with large artificial zones. The water park is proud of the attraction Surf Arena, which imitates a wave for surfing. Of course, there are cafes and restaurants on the territory, however, with very high prices. A visit to the water park for an adult will cost 1600 baht, the work schedule is from 10 to 18 hours.
Ramayana water park
Ramayana Water Park is even more "fresh", opened in 2016 and is the largest water park in Asia. The number of slides is more than 20. The theme of the park is forgotten ancient city, on the territory there are even swamps covered with mud. Of course, there are extreme and calmer slides, a wave pool and a lazy river. In addition to water activities, the Ramayana has a fairly large land area, with playgrounds for active sports, elephants that you can feed, and a floating market.
There are two children play areas. On some rides, the automatic lifting of circles-cheesecakes works. The restaurant area is diverse, there is even a children's restaurant. Food prices, by the way, are not as "biting" as in Cartoon Network Amazone. Parents can visit the spa with fish, get a massage while their children master the slides. An adult ticket costs 1190 baht, the water park is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm.
military beach
The military beach or Sai Keo is located in the Bang Saray area, which is 20 kilometers from Pattaya. This place attracts local residents and tourists cleanliness, not crowded and quiet. As the name implies, the seashore belongs to the army, more precisely, to the school of the royal navy, so the order and cleanliness of the territory are closely monitored. Length coastline is about 500 meters of white-gray sand. The beach is surrounded by hills, and palm trees and deciduous trees growing close to the shore provide a natural shelter from the sun.
It has everything you need for a relaxing holiday infrastructure: changing rooms and showers, several restaurants and cafes, water activities like "banana" and "cheesecakes", a small hotel with a bungalow. Noisy bars and discos, for obvious reasons, can not be found on the Military Beach. Glass-bottom boat trips are offered, either to coral reefs or neighboring island where you can feed the wild monkeys. Entrance to the Military Beach is paid, 100 baht per person.
Volkin Street
Volkin Street - this street in the central part of Pattaya has become calling card not only the resort, but the whole of Thailand. It is small, you can go through it all through in 5 minutes. During the day there are practically no people here, and at first glance it is impossible to determine what is the secret of the popularity of Volkin Street. Everything changes with the onset of the evening - the street is blocked for cars and on both sides of it are full of signs and endless bars, restaurants, nightclubs are deafening with music. This is the center of Pattaya's nightlife, which specializes mainly in entertainment for adults - striptease, Go Go, erotic shows. There are many prostitutes on Volkin Street, both in bars and on the street.
Once here, it is not necessary to succumb to the general mood and plunge into the abyss of debauchery. There are quite ordinary bars, restaurants and even hotels here, but you should not count on a quiet holiday in them. Until two in the morning, Volkin Street walks and makes noise. If you don’t expect a “continuation” vacation, you can walk along the pedestrian street, feel the Thai flavor, if you really want to, visit quite decent discos like Insomnia and Mixx, and finish your acquaintance with the dark side of Thailand.
Khao Keo Zoo
It will please not only children, but also adults, first of all, with the living conditions of the inhabitants. This is an open zoo, which means that the animals live in it almost in their natural environment, and not in cramped enclosures. Opened back in 1978, it has been constantly growing, and now covers an area of 800 hectares, being one of the largest in the world. There are about 8,000 animals, birds and reptiles here, including rare individuals. In addition to the zoo itself, Keo Keo has a research base, as well as a platform for daily animal performances.
The zoo is divided into thematic zones with their own inhabitants: Savannah, Antelope Park, Cat Valley, Monkey Island, Butterfly Garden. It will take more than one day to thoughtfully inspect the entire territory, so it is better to come here by car or rent a golf cart. Many animals can be fed. In addition to the day visit, there is a Night Safari attraction - from 18 to 20 hours you can drive through the territory in the dark, and see up close nightlife wild animals. There is an entrance for adults 400 baht, the zoo is open daily from 8 to 18 hours.
Aquarium Underwater World Pattaya
Underwater World Pattaya hosts about 2,500 residents of more than 200 species. It presents both the inhabitants of the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea, as well as rare specimens of marine inhabitants brought from abroad. The center of the oceanarium is an underwater tunnel with a length of about 100 meters, once in which you feel like you are on the seabed. The tunnel is divided into several zones: the coral reef zone, the shipwreck zone, where the model of a ship that actually sunk off the coast of Thailand is located, the Amazon River zone and the cartilaginous fish zone with the most dangerous sharks and rays.
Contact pools attract attention, the inhabitants of which can be touched - in them you can get to know turtles, rays, starfish, cat sharks and many colorful fish. In addition, fish feedings take place in the aquarium several times a day, a very exciting spectacle, especially when huge sharks participate in it. And orange carps, for example, can be fed from a bottle for a small fee - a very popular entertainment among children. The entrance fee is 500 baht, the aquarium's work schedule is from 9 to 18 hours.
Million Years Stone Park and Crocodile Farm
Located in the same area near Pattaya. The first one is unusual garden in oriental style, decorated with a huge number of stones of the most incredible shapes. These giant boulders resemble various animals and birds, organically fit into the landscape of the park and are carved either by nature or by human hand - it is difficult to make out. The collection was put together by a Thai businessman. Petrified trees look the most interesting, the age of which is hard to imagine, although the number in the name of the park looks more like an exaggeration. Anyway, it's very beautiful here and you get great pictures.
After walking around the park, it is worth visiting the Crocodile Farm, to look at the reptiles, of which there are 60,000 individuals here. You can participate in feeding crocodiles with chicken from a kind of fishing rod. The show with crocodiles demonstrates the courage of trainers who fearlessly perform tricks, including the crown - the trainer's head in the mouth of a crocodile. And, paradoxically, here you can taste crocodile meat and eggs at a local restaurant and buy a crocodile skin product as a keepsake.
Opening hours from 8 to 18.30, the cost of an adult ticket is 500 baht.
three kingdoms park
This is an architectural and landscape tribute to the 14th century novel "Three Kingdoms" by the Chinese writer Luo Guangzhou and the corresponding period in Chinese history, when the country was divided into three independent states fighting for power. The park is small, an hour is enough for a walk. Of the attractions - three pagodas, one large and two smaller. You can walk freely on them, from the top floor of a large pagoda opens beautiful view to the park. In front of it is a statue of the park's founder, a Chinese-Thai businessman.
The territory is very beautiful, the landscape is laid out in compliance with the rules of feng shui: there are petrified trees, and a fountain with a dragon, sculptures of warriors and horses are scattered here and there. The 240-meter wall with a gallery attracts attention, which houses 56 paintings illustrating the novel. In the Three Kingdoms Park, you can rent national Thai clothes and take pictures against the backdrop of pagodas.
Open from 10:00 to 17:00, on weekends until 18:00. It is better to call before coming, because in 2018 the park should be closed for renovation. The ticket costs 150 baht.
three kingdoms park
The tower belongs Hotel Pattaya Park Beach Resort. Its height is 240 meters, it is 56 floors. Since the tower is the most high point Pattaya, rise here for a great view of the city. You can admire Pattaya from a bird's eye view from the observation deck, from the panoramic windows of The Panorama, The Pinnacle, The Meridian restaurants located on the 52nd, 53rd and 54th floors and operating on a buffet system. By the way, the part of the tower where the restaurants are located slowly rotates around its axis, which means that during dinner you can get a 360-degree view just sitting at the table.
The most interesting attraction is called Tower Jump and involves descending from the 56th floor of the tower in a booth for 8 people, a double open cradle or on a zip-line, fastened to a tight cable. Those who ventured to choose the most extreme variant of the descent note that the descent is not fast and not steep, so you should not be afraid. Ticket only for observation deck costs 200 baht, with one of the three options for descent and a drink - 400 baht. Buffet in restaurants - 600 baht. The attraction is open from 10 am to 7 pm, restaurants from 11 am to 10 pm.
sheep farm
First of all, this is a place where you should go with children, but adults will also have a good time here. In fact, this is a large field where not only sheep graze, but also pigs, donkeys, rabbits and some other household inhabitants. Haystacks are artistically scattered across the territory, bright figures and installations are installed, there are pavilions for relaxation - it turns out a pastoral picture, and asking for a camera lens. All animals can be fed, and a bundle of sheep grass is provided for each entry ticket. Lambs can be bottled.
On a small lake ride on catamarans. There are trampolines, a Ferris wheel and cars for rent. There is a show of exotic birds, mostly parrots. You can dine at a good steakhouse right next door. A ticket costs a symbolic 50 baht, but almost all the entertainment inside is paid. For 250 baht you can watch a bird show. The farm is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fish market
It is located in the northern region of Pattaya Naklua, but tourists come here from all over the city and its environs. The market impresses with a variety of fish and seafood, many of which you most likely have not seen before, although the standard set in the form of shrimp, mussels, octopus, crabs, cuttlefish, lobsters and all kinds of fish is present. Such an abundance is explained by the fact that ten meters from the Naklua market is located fishing village- the path of the product to the end consumer is the shortest, which ensures the high quality of the goods.
In addition to the fish itself, they sell vegetables and fruits, dishes and even clothes. Right at the entrance there are counters with braziers and barbecues - for a small fee, your purchase will be prepared in the chosen way, and you can enjoy your food in the park nearby or take it with you. The market opens early in the morning and closes at 6 pm. It is better to arrive in the morning so as not to run into yesterday's goods, but not too late, otherwise you risk seeing half-empty shelves.
Si Racha Tiger Zoo
This zoo was originally opened as a haven for Bengal tigers, hence the name, however, with the growth of popularity, other inhabitants began to settle here. Today, camels, crocodiles, elephants, ostriches, various domestic animals, roe deer and even scorpions coexist in the zoo. Crocodile shows, tiger shows, elephant shows and pig races are held daily in Si Racha. A very spectacular performance of the "Queen of Scorpions" - without a shudder to look at the brave trainer, covered from head to toe with scorpions, will not work.
Watch the life of the inhabitants of the zoo - the Happy Family enclosure is especially interesting, where a tigress nurses her piglets, and a sow feeds her cubs. Visitors can also feed a tiger cub from a bottle and capture this moment in a photo, for a fee. The shooting gallery operating on the territory is curious - when a target is hit, pieces of fresh meat fall into the enclosure for the tigers. Zoo opening hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., an adult ticket costs 450 baht.
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
This is one of the largest landscape gardening complexes in the world. The founder of the garden, Mrs. Nongnuch, conceived it in the image of French and Italian gardens, but Thai generosity and love for abundance took over, and now there is nothing here! The French regular garden is one of the most popular in Nong Nooch, an incredible orchid garden, a unique collection of palm trees (more than 1200 species!), a garden of cacti, dwarf trees, stones. You can admire the plants and trees while walking along the hanging walkways with awnings from the sun. Of the architectural buildings of interest are - almost life-size Stonehenge, the Thai national house, Chinese pagodas over the French garden. Of course, as in any other Thai park, in Nong Nooch great amount sculptures, animal figures and other decorative elements.
The garden of pots deserves special attention, the talent and imagination of the masters of which can only be envied. There is a small zoo here, and the elephant show is considered one of the best in all of Thailand. The second show that the garden is proud of is the traditional folklore show, which also takes place several times a day. From the latter, the Alley of Dinosaurs was opened, with huge statues of ancient animals. The exposition of the park is constantly updated. And finally, it is worth visiting the fleet of cars of the current owner of the park - the son of Mrs. Nong Nooch. Open daily from 8 am to 6 pm. Entrance ticket costs 500 baht, admission to the park and both shows - 800 baht.
Silver Lake Vineyard
This is a small piece of Italy, surrounded by palm trees and against the backdrop of the Golden Buddha mountain. The vineyard belongs to a wealthy Thai family, who have made an enterprising business not only from the sale of wine, but also from the process of its production. In addition to the vineyard itself, guests will find a cozy Italian square with neat houses and a fountain in the middle, where you can have a bite to eat in a cafe or dine in a restaurant. On the shore of the lake there are romantic pavilions, tall cypresses, completely atypical for the landscape, grow. For a complete immersion in the atmosphere, it is worth taking a tour of the vineyard on a small trailer bus, which will make stops at the most picturesque places for photos - at the windmill and in flowering gardens.
There is an option to visit the wine cellar, without a tour. In the park, which, as usual, is decorated with flower beds, sculptures, fountains and benches, you can walk for free. And of course, you should try the local wine, which is also made according to Italian technology. The tour for 100 baht includes a visit to a wine cellar and a bottle of grape juice. For 250 baht, you will also get a trip to the vineyard and two glasses of wine. The vineyard is open to visitors from 9 am to 6 pm.
Jewelry Factory Gems Gallery
As you know, Thailand is famous for precious stones - sapphires and rubies are mined in the kingdom. Here is one of the largest jewelry factories in the world, James Gallery, with branches in Bangkok, Pattaya, Chiang Mai and Phuket. Pattaya Branch covers an area of 15,200 square meters and employs more than 2,000 employees. In addition to the exhibition and sale itself, there is a museum here, which will be of interest not only to lovers of jewelry. This is a whole attraction, during which tourists in small trolleys go to improvised quarries and mines, observing the process of formation of minerals and their extraction. In the second hall, the work of jewelers is demonstrated, who create masterpieces of jewelry art right in front of the eyes of visitors.
Here you can see all the stages of jewelry making - shaping, cutting, polishing, stone processing. Finally, the next room contains decorations that can be purchased. Each one is unique in design and comes with a lifetime warranty. Prices are different, for example, silver jewelry is much cheaper, since silver is mined here in Thailand. After the tour, most likely combined with shopping, visitors can relax in the relaxation zone and drink soft drinks. Entrance to the factory, as well as transfer to and from it, regardless of the purchases made, is free. The exhibition-sale is open from 8 am to 5 pm.
Lan Island
The island closest to Pattaya, whose name translates as "coral". People go there for the real tropical nature of Thailand, snow-white sand and clear water, because the beaches of Pattaya itself cannot boast of this. Day trips to Laon are popular among tourists, although the island is ready to host guests for more long terms– the infrastructure necessary for this is available. The island is small, only 4 km long and 2-2.5 wide. In addition to 6-7 beaches, there is a small temple, a Buddha statue and a couple of viewing platforms.
At the same time, shops, cafes and restaurants are presented in sufficient quantities, as well as amenities and entertainment on almost all beaches, except for the most remote ones. You can get to Lana from Pattaya by speedboat for 150-300 baht or budget - by ferry for 30 baht. The latter method will take longer (about an hour), but you won’t have to wait for other passengers to pick up, the ferries run on schedule. You can also go to the island with a tour.
Samet Island
Located farther from Pattaya, 6.5 km from Rayong province on the mainland, it is about an hour and a half from the city. In order not to build complex logistics schemes, it’s easier to buy a transfer to Samet and back at Pattaya travel agencies, it will cost 500 baht per person. The island is small, 7 km long by 4 km at its widest part. The pier, the only temple and a small fishing village are located in the north of the island, rocky shores in the west, while the east is replete with long sandy beaches. Coming here is for privacy and beach holiday. As such, there are no attractions on the island, but there are plenty of hotels, restaurants and shops.
