10 best tips for Pattaya
Pattaya is best known for its vibrant nightlife and colorful beach culture. But there's more. The sights you will find there appeal to people with different interests and preferences.
You will find nature and Buddhist expressions, but also remarkable and special sights and excursions. There is always something to discover. Sometimes in Pattaya itself but also in the immediate vicinity. Get out and enjoy your stay in this special city. The 10 below tips help you with that.
1 Tiffany Show (North Pattaya)
The Tiffany Show was the first true drag show in Southeast Asia and has been around for over 25 years. Thanks to this long stage experience, you will see a professional, tightly directed show. It is a jewelste and therefore a recommended sight in the most popular seaside resort of Thailand. Millions of tourists from all over the world have witnessed the spectacular performances and thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful, talented and extravagantly dressed ladyboys.
2 The Sanctuary of Truth (After Kluea)
The Sanctuary of Truth is a unique blend of religion, philosophy, art and culture. The spiritual structure is entirely made of teak. It is neither a temple nor a palace. Although it seems like it's a combination of both. It is best described as a monument of exceptional Thai craftsmanship. The statues and carvings reflect the 'ancient vision of the earth', 'historical knowledge' and 'eastern philosophy'.
3 Pattaya Floating Market (Jomtien)
The Four Regions Floating Market is divided into sections. They represent Thailand and sell products from the regions of Thailand (North, Northeast, Central and South). A cultural show is also held regularly. You can rent a boat for four people for 30 minutes. It is also nice to take a walk along the hundreds of wooden houses. They are built in the different styles of the four regions of Thailand. It is touristy, but that doesn't make it any less fun.
4 Mini Siam (North Pattaya)
A travel around the world in 80 days? Make that two hours! See the wonders of the world and the most popular sights at Mini Siam. You will find almost 100 replicas of famous landmarks from all over the world. From the Temple of the Emerald Buddha to the Statue of Liberty. They are shown on a scale of 1 to 25. Mini Siam is the best place to bring Gulliver's Travels to life. Very nice for children and… adults.
5 Ripley's Believe It or Not (South Pattaya)
Everything you see at Ripley's Believe It or Not! will stimulate your senses. It is inspired by Robert Leroy Ripley's Believe it or Not! The Ripley's museum features more than 300 exhibits in 10 individual themed galleries. You will see exhibitions and people that you thought did not exist on our planet. In another part, Ripley's world of entertainment offers a Motion Master Theater equipped with a flight simulator.
6 Pattaya Elephant Village (South of Pattaya)
Enjoy the various shows and demonstrations, such as elephant training techniques, bathing and watch the training of the jumbos. Don't miss the highlight either. The spectacular 'Glong Sabad Chai' (victory ceremony with drums) with a 'real' war elephant. The elephant village was opened in 1973. It was home to former working elephants. They are cared for full-time by the camp's experienced mahouts.
7 Underwater World Pattaya (Jomtien)
Underwater World Pattaya is one of the largest and most modern aquariums in Asia. It has a sub-aqua tunnel divided into three distinct zones: the Coral Reef, Sharks and Rays and the Great Siam – home to over 200 different species of fish. At the entrance you will find a Touch Pool. Here you will find animals that were found between the rocks in the coastal areas around Thailand. The Pool enables interaction between the visitors and the marine animals.
8 Pattaya Tiger Zoo (Bang Lamung)
At the Pattaya Tiger Zoo you will find Bengal tigers, dogs and pigs living together in harmony. This is due to the zoo's rather unique feeding program. You can witness a sow feeding tiger cubs and her own piglets. Take a picture with the cubs. Watch a crocodile show. And enjoy a ride on the back of an elephant. Finally, you can also view and feed ostriches, camels, kangaroos and exotic birds.
9 Nong Nooch Tropical Garden (Sattahip)
The Nong Nooch Garden consists of a beautifully landscaped garden of 2,4 square kilometers. It is like a giant amusement park with daily cultural shows, restaurants, accommodations and individual themed gardens. A walk through the botanical garden is like a trip around the world. You will see many world-famous gardens, such as a 17th-century French garden, Stonehenge or a European Renaissance garden.
10 Viharnra Sien (Sattahip)
This majestic Chinese temple has three floors. It is a sacred place and a museum. The official name of the temple is Anek Kuson Sala, but it is called Vihara Sien. The temple owes this name to the collection of Chinese saints that are housed there ('Sien' means saints). On the three floors you will find exhibits with religious objects from the Mahayana and Theravada Buddhist sects. You will also find rare archaeological Chinese artifacts.
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