| Pattaya is a beautiful sea-side resort | | | | beaches, Pattaya offers superb options to |
| destination, situated along a breathtaking | | | | enjoy a range of such activities as sand |
| bay on the East Coast of the Gulf of | | | | castle building, beach tennis, kayaking, |
| Thailand, in eastern Thailand. Located about | | | | parasailing, water skiing, and snorkeling. |
| 140 km east of Bangkok, Pattaya was once a | | | | With three international standard bowling |
| fishing village, which has been now | | | | alleys, Pattaya offers great option to enjoy |
| transformed into one of the most sought after | | | | bowling. A visit to Pattaya would be |
| vacation spots in Southeast Asia, providing | | | | incomplete without taking a tour to the |
| an incomparable variety of attractions and | | | | Pattaya Elephant Village, featuring daily |
| activities, ranging from sightseeing to | | | | life of elephants as well as their masters, |
| recreational and fun. In short, Pattaya is | | | | apart from providing opportunities to a range |
| truly a paradise that caters to every type of | | | | of activities such as elephant riding and |
| tourist. | | | | hand feeding elephants. |
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| Pattaya's prime attraction is undoubtedly its | | | | For horse riding enthusiasts, a school |
| fantastic beaches. Most significant among the | | | | operates here with more than 30 horses as |
| beaches is North Pattaya Beach, which starts | | | | well as an indoor stadium. Similarly, if you |
| from the Dolphin roundabout. Another popular | | | | are a golf freak, then head to any of the |
| beach is Middle Pattaya Beach, acknowledged | | | | four golf courses in the area with |
| as the 'beach of fun.' The beach area is | | | | international standards. |
| dotted with an array of shopping malls, | | | | |
| boutiques, and bars and restaurants. Located | | | | For those who want to explore the sheer |
| next to the Middle Pattaya Beach is another | | | | beauty of the island, then one of the best |
| great beach, namely, South Pattaya Beach, | | | | ways is to take a pony trek along the |
| with a range of exciting night clubs and | | | | beautiful hills and forested areas of the |
| discotheques. | | | | region. If you are looking something unique |
| | | | during your stay at Pattaya, then suitable |
| Other popular beaches in the area are Jomtien | | | | options are available to you in the form of |
| Beach, Wong Beach, and Koh Lan beaches, | | | | paintball competitions. Likewise, if want to |
| located about seven kilometers off the | | | | have something interesting, then head to any |
| Pattaya shore. Each of the Pattaya's beaches | | | | of the boxing camp or professional training |
| is clean and safe, and provides a great | | | | camp in order to spectacle amazing Thai |
| atmosphere to relax and unwind. | | | | boxing. |
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| However, Pattaya's attractions are not just | | | | Above all, Pattaya offers a range of |
| confined to its beautiful serene beaches, but | | | | activities for kids, including bungee |
| beyond that. Spread across 40 acres of lush | | | | jumping, go-karting, and fishing. |
| green area is Million Years Stone Park and | | | | |
| Crocodile Farm, a zoo with a variety of | | | | Nightlife - With a variety of nightclubs, |
| crocodiles. In addition, it has such | | | | karaoke, and bars and restaurants coupled |
| attractions as 200-year-old bonsai trees and | | | | with live music and dance performances, |
| several gigantic stones. Also, an interesting | | | | discos, cabarets, Pattaya's nightlife is |
| attraction in the island is Pattaya Bottle | | | | truly vibrant. |
| Museum, exhibiting ships in bottles as well | | | | |
| as other strange items. In addition, theme | | | | Gastronomy - From spicy, traditional Thai |
| parks are aplenty in Pattaya, such as, the | | | | dishes to Chinese, Thai, Italian, Indian and |
| Pattaya Water Park Beach Resort. | | | | French cuisine - the restaurants and eateries |
| | | | in Pattaya caters to every type of dining. |
| Other fantastic attractions in Pattaya are | | | | Also, worth mentioning are the sea food |
| Khao Pattaya, a small hill located south of | | | | specialties available in restaurants, located |
| the Pattaya Beach; Ko Khrok, an islet | | | | along the South Pattaya and Jomtien beaches. |
| surrounded by amazing rock formations; Ko | | | | |
| Sak, a small island that takes after a an | | | | Accommodation - The growing number of |
| upturned horse-shoe; Mini Siam, which boasts | | | | vacationers in the region has led to a |
| of magnificent replicas of incredible | | | | significant increase in the number of Pattaya |
| architectural works such as the Temple of the | | | | hotels. You can choose from a range of |
| Emerald Buddha, Democracy Monument, and the | | | | hotels, ranging from budget accommodation to |
| Statue of Liberty; and Panarak Park with | | | | luxury ones. Majority of the hotels and |
| superb fishing facilities. | | | | resorts are placed along the beautiful |
| | | | beaches of Pattaya. |
| As it is home to an incredible variety of | | | | |