City break in Pattaya. Active leisure ideas for Pattaya - attractions, recreation and nightlife
Pattaya is the most buzzing and vivacious resort of the country. The resort area is of great popularity among beach recreation fans and hot parties addicts. However apart from numerous clubs and dance floors the city of Pattaya offers its guests many attractive places for family recreation. The territory of the city as well as its suburbs locates numerous marvelous parks, gardens of ultimate beauty and stunning nature reserves. A beautiful tropical botanical garden named Nong Nooch is a must visit place during a vacation in Pattaya. The garden stuns its visitors with plenty of exotic flowers and originality of presented floristic compositions.
The city of Pattaya offers numerous restaurants of different trends fitting every taste and budget. Pattaya guests will discover a vast choice of eating houses of Thai cuisine. The menu of … Open
Rich cultural traditions are of real pride for local folks. Ancient crafts, bright and symbolic holidays and festivals, inimitable folk costumes and dressing, charming music and friendly and … Open
A visit to Pattaya will not be complete without visiting of local shops and markets. The Floating Market has turned to a real local landmark. The market place was artificially created and presents a complex of small houses and boats. Numerous concessions offer unique articles, crafts, dressings and memorable souvenirs. The largest shopping centers and brand clothes boutiques are located in the Beach Street. The Second Road also presents a dense accumulation of boutiques, souvenir shops and stores.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Pattaya and surroundings
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National and city parks around Pattaya
♥ National Park 'Khao Chamao-Khao Wong' , 91.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Khlong Lamngu' , 96.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Khuen Si Nakarin' , 102.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Nunthaburi' , 113.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Marine National Park 'Khao Sam Roi Yot' , 130.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Khao Chamao-Khao Wong' , 91.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Khlong Lamngu' , 96.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Khuen Si Nakarin' , 102.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Nunthaburi' , 113.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Marine National Park 'Khao Sam Roi Yot' , 130.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
Amusement parks near Pattaya
♥ Amusement park 'Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!' Pattaya Beach, 0.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Harbor Land' Pattaya, 1.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Pattaya Park Funny Land & Water Park' Jomtien Beach, 3.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Mini Siam' Pattaya, 3.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Ocean World' Chonburi, 4.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!' Pattaya Beach, 0.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Harbor Land' Pattaya, 1.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Pattaya Park Funny Land & Water Park' Jomtien Beach, 3.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Mini Siam' Pattaya, 3.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Ocean World' Chonburi, 4.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
Water attractions around Pattaya
♥ Water park 'Pattaya Park Funny Land & Water Park' Chonburi, 3.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Splashdown Waterpark' Chonburi, 12.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Cartoon Network Amazone Waterpark' Chonburi, 16.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'RamaYana Water Park' Chonburi, 22 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Pororo Water Park' Bangkok, 86.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Pattaya Park Funny Land & Water Park' Chonburi, 3.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Splashdown Waterpark' Chonburi, 12.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Cartoon Network Amazone Waterpark' Chonburi, 16.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'RamaYana Water Park' Chonburi, 22 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Pororo Water Park' Bangkok, 86.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sites around Pattaya from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Central World Mall
From the series “12 Largest Shopping Centers Worldwide”
Check on the map: Distance from Pattaya center - 97.9 km.
Genius Planet Zone is the ideal place for families with children. There will be interesting not only for children but also for parents. A lot of learning events are held there for children of all ages. The biggest Thailand’s shopping mall is attractive for visitors by its design. The best designers and artists of the country work on its external view. Everywhere you will see striking sculptures. The main decoration is a huge miniature of the mobile phone. It was made up of 3 500 glass balls. …
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Siam Ocean World
From the series “The Coolest and Largest Oceanariums in the World”
Check on the map: Distance from Pattaya center - 98 km.
The most curious guests have an opportunity to visit the most hidden corners of the aquarium, where the general public is not allowed to come, as well as to watch educational films in 5D-cinema. Rare species of fish that float vertically, huge crabs, spiders, rare blue crabs, and unique representatives of marine flora are just a few of the amazing things that guests will be able to see the aquarium in Bangkok. Like many aquariums, this one is divided into numerous zones with different thematic tanks that makes a tour incredibly exciting. …
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Black Ivory Coffee Farm
From the series “Top 10 Extraordinary Farms”
Check on the map: Distance from Pattaya center - 98.2 km.
Currently, a unique coffee is the most expensive in the world and has a very peculiar flavor and aroma. Coffee is absolutely devoid of bitterness because of the interaction of coffee beans with the stomach acid of the elephants. Coffee production is a fairly time-consuming process. To obtain one kilogram of the selected coffee 'Black Ivory', an elephant must eat about 33 kg of coffee beans. Many connoisseurs of elite coffee claim that Black Ivory has a peculiar fruit and herbal fragrance. Its aroma is also linked to the method of processing – apart from coffee beans on the farm animals eat various fruits and herbs. …
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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide. Read this
19.03.2024
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide. Read this
19.03.2024
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Guide to your best city break in Pattaya - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Pattaya - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Pattaya?' disappears immediately.