Pattaya
Pattaya is a place where fun, excitement, and adventure come together at a tropical seaside hot-spot with more than 35,000 hotel rooms at its many resorts. It boasts expansive beaches, a variety of dining choices, exciting water and land sports, surprising attractions, high-end shopping , and a thoroughly wild and famous nightlife. Indeed, Pattaya has it all.
Located less than two hours (150 km) from Bangkok, this high-rise beach city is a top destination for many tourists. In recent years, more and more families, tour groups and leisure travellers have discovered Pattaya's attractions, from its extensive recreational facilities to offbeat museums and lush botanical gardens, providing a holiday destination second to none.
Pattaya Hotels
Know where you want to stay in Chiang Mai already? We have hotels listed by area - Pattaya Beach Road, Pattaya 2nd Road, North Pattaya, South Pattaya, Pattaya Hill, Jomtien Beach, Outer Pattaya and Chonburi.
Or you can see all hotels listed by name, location & price. Here's a list of all Pattaya Hotels. (Read more...)
Tours in Pattaya
Pattaya offers more than just beaches and nightlife. It features a number of fascinating attractions and entertainment for visitors to enjoy. Water sports can be found on all main beaches at reasonable prices. Fun activities are lined along most main roads, to be accessed by taxi or on foot.
A pleasant surprise that always delight travellers less than an hour away on ferry, are quieter, unspoilt islands awaiting to be enjoyed. And since Pattaya is the 'capital' of ladyboy shows with fabulous costumes and dazzling performers, make sure not to miss this spectacle while you're in town! (Read more...)
Pattaya Beaches
Each beach in Pattaya has its own unique charm and individual characteristics. Naklua is a typical quiet beach off the beaten path, where one can get a glimpse of traditional local life. Alternatively, Pattaya Beach is well- known among tourists and is by far the best place to have fun.
Alternatively, white sandy beaches with crystal-clear water is just by 45 minutes away on boat at Koh Lan island. Water sports and family-oriented activities can be found on Jomtien Beach, only ten minutes drive from the center of town. Bang Saen is only half an hour drive from the city of Chonburi. (Read more...)
What to See in Pattaya
Pattaya offers many scenic attractions. For example; a massive wooden castle-like structure made from teakwood at the Sanctuary of Truth, the largest teakwood construction in the world, or a great collection of hundreds of scale models of the world's greatest monuments at Mini Siam.
You'll be surprised and thrilled by the variety of bizarre items on display at the world-famous Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum. In addition to beer bars and go-go bars, Pattaya is also well- known for ladyboy cabaret shows. Tiffany's is the longest-running ladyboy show in the world, and a not-to-missed! (Read more...)
What to Do in Pattaya
Pattaya is the ideal family holiday destination, where all ages can enjoy a variety of activities at reasonable cost. Get close to nature with an elephant ride at the elephant village or spend time at the Nong Nooch Tropical Garden. The avid golfer can play a round at one of the world- class golf courses.
For those with an adventurous spirit, try windsurfing, water-skiing, or even parasailing. More extreme sports are also available, including paint ball, go-karting and motorbike racing, or jumping off the highest seaside rooftop tower at Pattaya Park. Of course nothing beats swimming in the ocean or tanning on the beach with iPOD in hand – and opportunities for that are plentiful in Pattaya. (Read more...)
Pattaya Nightlife
Pattaya never sleeps. In fact, things heat up especially once the sun sets. A four-kilometer stretch of beachside in Pattaya South features the best after-dark entertainment in town. Beer bars and g o-g o bars are dotted all along main roads and side 'sois' (streets), and have earned a dubious reputation for Pattaya , but also happens to be one of the main draw-cards.
If naughty nightlife is not what you're after, Pattaya at night has much more to offer: ladyboy cabaret shows, cinemas, karaoke lounges, live bands, discotheques, and piano or acoustic guitar performances for romantic moments. (Read more...)
Pattaya Restaurants and Dining
In addition to live seafood straight from the tank, Pattaya's competitive edge for dining is the great variety and quality of international cuisine available. There is Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, Lebanese, French, Italian, German, Scandinavian, Greek and many more.
In Pattaya, you can experience from local street food at very cheap prices (barbeque squid from vendors on the street comes highly recommended), to the finest Thai and international cuisine at top-notch eateries. Most restaurants can be found along main roads and at popular beaches. (Read more...)
Shopping in Pattaya
Instead of big shopping malls like those found in Bangkok, Pattaya offers medium-sized malls along Pattaya Beach and Second Road, making it easier for tourists to find what they are looking for. Souvenirs like silverware handicrafts, handbags, baskets and wall-hangings can be found at shops along the streets. Prices are fair and all visitors are eagerly welcomed.
A couple of outlet malls in town sell brand-named products at inexpensive prices. In addition, expect to find all the counterfeit merchandise that are so integral to the shopping experience in Thailand, from CDs and DVD's to clothing, apparel and sunglasses. (Read more...)
