Top Attractions in Pattaya
There are many reasons why people travel to Pattaya, Thailand. And they come from all over the world, including weekend get-away plans for people who live in Bangkok, which is only about 165 kilometers northwest of Pattaya. The city is located on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, which means that it has some absolutely incredible views and beautiful geography. This is one of the attractive features for many of the people who decide to visit, and there are many great activities and recreational opportunities that are associated with the incredible landscape. Pattaya originated as a fishing village and this has become part of its developmental heritage and much of its original charm remains in the atmosphere and contributes to the unique aspects of the town.
In addition to the beautiful beaches and all of the associated activities and large amount of things to do in association with and on them, there are some incredible landmarks and cultural attractions in the city that are equally intriguing to tourists. The Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden is about 15 kilometers south of the city and definitely worth the short drive to visit it. There are unique plant and flower species found in the garden and it is also the place where specially trained chimpanzees and elephants are part of culturally significant presentations. This is a unique experience for many westerners who visit the garden.
There are numerous other attractions, parks and points of interest in the city and it is possible to visit a large number of them during your stay in one of the beach hotels in Pattaya . Mini Siam is an incredible model village that contains replicas of some of the world’s most famous historical sites including the Temple of the Emerald Buddha , Eiffel Tower, the Tower Bridge of London and the Statue of Liberty. The purpose of the model village is to celebrate an honor the history and heritage of Thailand. Other major attractions include Pattaya Crocodile Farm, and the Funny Land Amusement Park. These are just a few of the attractions that are highly recommended to visit while you are in Pattaya, and there are many more and plenty of great festivals and ongoing events.