About Pattaya

PATTAYA - Queen of Asia's Resort

From a small fishing village to a major tourist resort. Pattaya has certainly changed colors. Now the town is on every tourist itinerary. At night the city comes alive and is ablaze with lights. No other resort can lay claim to having the same range of seaside attractions, the same diversity of recreation. Food is great here, especially the seafood and you have to try it at some of the beach side restaurants, for the sheer atmosphere. This seaside town also offers great international dining experience - with restaurants catering to every taste, in every lane and by-lane.

The beach is, of course, one of the main attractions. But those looking for peace and quiet could head for nearby Jomtien, which more than makes up for the hustle and bustle of Pattaya. Tours to nearby islands, beaches and sightseeing points abound. In addition, there is a full-range of activities for sports enthusiasts - snorkeling, scuba diving, shooting, bowling and great golfing. The visitor here will never have time heavy on his hands.

There is plenty to choose from - restaurants, beer bars, cabarets, and tranquil beaches.

Where to go ?

Beaches. As beaches go there are several - from Na Klua to Jomtien. The most famous beach is the one bordering Pattaya Beach road packed with hotels, restaurants, shopping plazas, and all kinds of entertainment.

Jomtien Beach. Only 3 km down Pattaya Beach, Jomtien is highly recommended to those who seek a quieter resort, where the golden sand, bright sun and blue sea are always pleased to welcome all vacationers. It is a good place for relaxation with modern comforts and accommodations. It is also a suitable site for windsurfing and other water sports because of its long straight coastline.

Coral islands. Close by are three small islands popular for their clear blue water, the largest of which is Koh Lan. Motor boats tips to the island take 45 minutes, and often include viewing the corals from glass-bottomed boats. The other two islands are Koh Sak and Koh Khrok.

Elephant Kraal. At the Pattaya Elephant Village, entertaining demonstrations of elephant training, racing and roundups can be seen.

Mini Siam. The first miniature town in Southeast Asia, 100 models of places in Thailand and from all over the world are featured, including Phra Pathom Chedi, Wat Phra Kaeo and St. Basil Cathedral. .

Nong Nooch Garden, just 20 minutes from Pattaya is this 500 acre park with Thai-style houses, orchid and cactus gardens, and large artificial lake. Enjoy the daily cultural shows.

Sriracha Tiger Zoo. This Zoo has over 40 tigers besides other animals.

Snake Show. For a really thrilling and interesting experience, visit Pattaya's Snake Show. Huge pythons, quick as light cobras, and a lot of deadly poisonous snakes. There are many fascinating shows.

Shopping. The Pattaya Beach road is jammed with several shops for beachwear, souvenirs, liquor, jewelry, silk, Thai handicrafts and just about everything else. Big department stores and shopping plazas are also along the same road.

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