Pattaya's Top 10 Attractions
1.Hat Pattaya
Pattaya's 3 kilometer cresent shape beach, fringed by shady everagreens, makes it one of Thailand's most popular destinations for visitors.The beach faces Ao Pattaya, a major venue where tourists can enjoy taking part in water sports such as jet-skis, parasails, banana boats and dive boats. For those craving a lazy day on the beach,renting a beach chair (20 baht/day), sipping your favourite drinks and testing fresh seafood provided by roaming vendors is highly recommended. It's sea, sand and fun that makes Pattaya such a memorable holiday.
2.Underwater World
The newest ocean aquarium in town is the Underwater World a perfect living museum for both leisure visitors and nature enthusiasts. Plunge into the deep sea and enjoy wonden of the underwater world just by walking along a 100 meter acrylic tunnel filled whit marine species. The highlight of the show is when divers enter the tank of feed the sharks. No admission fee for children under 90 cm.
Open daily at 09.00 a.m.-06.00p.m.
3.Mini Siam
A miniature town displays aspects of Thai culture, and other ethnic heriage from all over the world in 1:25 scale.
Open Daily at 07.00a.m.-10.00p.m.
4.The Million Years Stone Park & Pattaya Crocodile Farm
Localted approximately 9 kilometers from the town of Pattaya the park is covered with a variety of exotic plants and is well known for its Bonsai garden decorated with strange rock formations. The fact that some Bonsai date back over 200 years makes it even Chao Phraya Giant Catfish, Thailand's most beautiful and nearly extinct freshwater fish. And the Crocodile Farm, comprised of over 1,000 crocodiles, is worth visiting. Also worth seeing are the thrilling crocodile shows.
Open Daily at 08.00a.m.-05.00p.m.
5.Alangkan
Pattaya's newest entertainment kingdom situated on Sukhumvit Road (km.155), Alangkan offers a new take on Thai culture in a 2,000-seat theater, lavishly decorated in traditional Thai style. What makes the theater even more extravagant is a 70-meter stage equipped with giant movie screens and water trade employing state-of-the-art pyrotechnic to present multi-dimensional Thai cultural events and shows on a water screen. Before the show starts, enjoy your dinner in the superb restaurant and go shopping for quality OTOP product.
Open Daily at 05.30p.m.-11.30p.m.
6.Cabaret Shows
Pattaya's magnificent transvestite show receiv overwhelming attention from both domestic and international visitors. Renowned for their extraordinary producttions and extravagant costumes, the shows are a highlight, a must-see attraction in any tour program. Tiffany's Show standard 500 baht/person, special 600 baht/person. Alcazar's Show standard 400 baht/person, special 500 baht/person.
Open Daily at 06.00p.m.-11.30p.m.
7.Walking Street
A fascinating street located at the end of Hat Pattaya Klang road a place that only comes to life at night. With colorful nightclubs, karaoke, and go-go bars on its sidewalks, Walking Street also offers a large collection of reasonably priced Made in Thailand Products.
8.Nong Nooch Trpical Garden & Resort
A 500 acre recreation park in the style of a Thai Village offers a splendid collection of Thai flora that includes orchids, ferns and flowering plants. Set amidst a beautifully arranged landscape use botanical garden and an exotic palm garden. Another attraction is cultural and traditional shows performed daily Admission is 500 baht, which includes the cultural shows.
Open Daily at 08.00a.m.-06.00p.m.
9.Sanctuary of Truth
As the name implies, the 108-meter high wooden shrine exemplifies religious faiths and oriental philosophy a quest to the truth of our lives.Located against a stunning backdrop of the sea and Na Khluea village, the temple's exterior is delicately crafted and decorated. Enshrined inside are numerous carved figures of Asian gods. A nearby attraction is a pool featuring dolphim shows for tourists.
Open Daily at 08.30a.m.-05.00p.m.
Khao Phra Tamnak Scenic Point
The hill samply offers the most spectacular, breathtaking and panoramic view of Hat Pattaya, which is most vividly seen at night.It is here that the locals normally come to pay respect and ask for blessings from the figure of Krommaluang Chumphon (Sadet Tia) one of King Rama V's sons and the founder of Thailand's modern Navy. On the other hill is where a large Buddha image of the much revered Luang Pho Yim and a reproduction of the Buddha's footprint are enshrined.
Open Daily at 05.30a.m.-10.00p.m.
