Places to see in Pattaya

Pattaya is a place with exquisite beauty. It is located southeast of the Bangkok city. Some years ago the city was a mere fishing spot. But presently Pattaya has its own administration and Mayor as well. The place is importantly known for its pollution free environment, nightlife, food, fashion, etc. There is plenty of natural beauty where the beaches are clean and tidy.

The tourists love the sandy beach which is appropriate to get a perfect suntan. Alcoholic or also non-alcoholic beverages accompanied with coconut water are available in the beaches. The vast water resource encourages different water sports life para-sailing, scuba diving, boat sailing, snorkeling, etc. These adventurous sports are very famous in the city of Pattaya. The beach life is very exciting as one can be busy for the entire day. Just a scroll along the long beach can also be very interesting at times. Some worth mentionable places on the beach are:

Coral Island: This Island can be reached by a motorboat from Pattaya beach. This is a nice place to enjoy some water sport. Swimming, sun bathing, strolling, etc. can be enjoyed a lot. After spending the whole day you can enjoy some seafood as dinner.

Sriracha Tiger Zoo: This is a tiger zoo and one of the greatest Zoos in the world. Tigers, pigs, rabbits, elephants show a unique instance of friendship in this zoo. A unique experience of crocodile eggs breaking can be achieved in the months of May to August.

Pattaya Crocodile Farm: This Park is fifteen minutes away from Pattaya. This is a centre or museum of beautiful animals, plants and also minerals. Two hundred year old Thai trees, bonsai and old plants are common features of the place. Crocodile, thepha fish, giant catfish, tiger, Bear, Horse, etc. are the ordinary animals found here. The farm has a collection of twenty orchids.

Nong Nooch tropical Garden: This garden has a wide variety of orchids, flowering and decorative plants, palm garden and many more. Sweet fragrance of millions flowers have really made the tourists spellbound. The chimpanzees and elephants are good friends to many of the visitors. Dances, sword fighting and kickboxing have also taken an important part in Thai people.

Heaven for tourists

Pattaya, one of the important tourist places of Thailand is situated at the east coast of North Gulf. This is a place where one can find entertainment, exciting nightlife, lip smacking cuisine, and much more. Recently the place has been promoting itself as one of the best family places in Thailand.

Pattaya is a well connected place by both roadways and airways. This place is actually 147 kilometers away from Bangkok. It takes two hours to reach the place if someone is going by car. Some people prefer to go there by plane. But the closest airport i.e. U- Tapao airport is situated at the distance of thirty kilometers south of Pattaya. From U-Tapao airport one can reach Pattaya by bus and it normally takes thirty minutes to arrive at the place.

Pattaya cannot be called a traditional Thai town. One cannot get the feel of Pattaya until he visits the place. Approximately five million tourists come here every year. The hospitality of Pattaya people bring back the repeat tourists as well as welcome the newcomers.

A century ago the place was a fishing spot which was mostly unnoticed. But in the year 1961, American returning from the Vietnam War came to take rest on this beach and soon after that the place became a popular tourist destination. The facilities available for tourist in Pattaya are excellent. Water sport is an interesting option that includes sailing boat, speed boating, fishing, water scooter riding, water skiing, para-sailing, scuba diving and windsurfing. The sun lovers can enjoy the sunrays lying on the Pattaya beach. Among land sports horse riding, go-carting, bowling, etc. are worth mentioning.

People enjoy a lot when they visit the health clubs, shops, and bars situated in a close area. Though there is a robust transport facility people generally prefer to walk and enjoy the beauty of the place. Reliable hotels are available at different rates. The place has a unique combination of entertainment and relaxation. If someone wants to spend some stress-free peaceful moments of life, he or she should come to Pattaya.