Pattaya Rural

South east of Bangkok is the resort of Pattaya, one of Thailand’s justly famous tourist destinations. Pattaya has anything a tourist could want. It has beaches, luxury accommodation, and a lot of Thailand’s unique culture all in one place. It’s also in easy reach of Bangkok airport, so you don’t have to do a lot of travel when you arrive, just relax and enjoy the place. All you need is a plane ticket, some travel insurance, and your luggage. You can be in your own paradise, soaking up the dazzling Thai scenery, in an hour or so.

Pattaya, like Thailand’s other famous resorts, is very well organized. You can’t even get lost in Pattaya, the place so easy to find your way around. Pattaya is comprised of three bays, Jomtien Bay in the south, Pattaya Bay and Naklua Bay in the north. The Thailand Tourist Authority is practically right on the beach, near a huge 18 metre statue of Buddha on Big Buddha Hill.

Holiday activities

There are so many holiday activities at Pattaya you could spend days trying to make up your mind which you prefer:

• Wind surfing: There’s a choice of the three safe beaches, too. You can windsurf to lunch, in some hotels.
• Boating: Pattaya is within the Bangkok Bay area, a great place for boating and seeing the sights around this incredible place and the nearby islands.
• Paragliding: There’s high ground which will give you a bird’s eye view of the sea and the country around Pattaya.
• Culture tourism: Thailand’s culture is one of its treasures, and the more you see, the more you’ll appreciate how beautiful the country is.
• Elephant park: Real working elephants, and scenery to match.
• Crocodile park: The crocodiles are real, too, fascinating creatures. If you’ve ever seen a live crocodile, you’ll appreciate why these animals are such legends.
• Boxing: Boxing is a national sport, and the arena is just around the corner from the beach.
• Golf: If you’ve got a golfer in the family, they’ll be right at home.
• Flying club: The Pattaya Sport Flying Club is off the coast, on the other side of the main Sukhumvit Road. Another great way to see Pattaya.
• German Garden: The German Garden is on the Naklua Bay end of Pattaya, one of several German features in Pattaya, a picturesque feature in a beautiful place.
• Wooden Temple: The enchanting wooden temple is right on the head of Naklua Bay.
• Dining: Thai food is famous, and if your taste buds want a holiday too, they’ve come to the right place.
• Beaches: Three fantastic beaches, swimming, snorkeling, and relaxation are advised.
• Shopping and services: Thai shopping is another art form, and you can always find some bargains. There are also all sorts of services, including the legendary Thai massage.

All of this is within a few kilometers or so of your hotel, wherever you are in Pattaya. Come to Pattaya and have a ball.

One Response to “14 Great Holidays Activities in Pattaya”

1. Bodlagz Says:
   July 6th, 2010 at 4:53 pm

   Some nice suggestions there but I feel Mini Siam, the Floating Market and the best one Flight of the Gibbon are worth a mention. Especially Flight of the Gibbon, it brings a whole new dimension to the pattaya tourist attractions, have a look for yourself.
   http://www.pattayaunlimited.com/2010/04/flight-of-gibbon.html

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