Pattaya is famous throughout Southeast Asia as being the entertainment capital of Thailand and that is because the overabundance of attractions scattered all over the town that the city is home to. Pattaya is renowned for its lively nightlife, the hub of which revolves around the neon lit Walking Street which is wall to wall clubs, pubs and music venues. Take a tour to Pattaya to enjoy these breathtaking places and adventures for an unforgettable journey.
Things to Do in Pattaya
Walking Street
Walking Street is 500m long and as the name suggests there are no vehicles allowed in the street after 6pm. The street as well as many side streets are full of bars, nightclubs, go-go bars, restaurants and beer bars. During the day the road is almost deserted but when darkness falls the neon lights, loud music and an army of girls hit the streets.
Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden
The garden covers a space of 2.4 Square kilometers and have some of the most beautiful flowers in the world. The gardens have won many awards for their designs. It is not just flowers and trees though, there are also over 670 species of orchid and even an elephant talent show.
The Pattaya Floating Market
This representation comes in the form of shops and stalls selling souvenirs, fruits, food, art, handicrafts, postcards and clothing as well as regular cultural shows and demonstrations. Each section of the market sells products that represent that part of the country.
Not all the stalls are floating, some are in boats which move around the canals and some are stilted properties that stand at the sides on the banks. To experience the best of the market you should hire a small boat and discover all that is on offer.
Sanctuary of Truth
Rising 105 meters into the sky and made from teak wood which has been carved in the most intricate wat The Sanctuary of Truth is a beautiful sight to behold. This is not a Buddhist temple as you may expect, it was designed by a business owner as a place to go and reflect on oneself.
Every part of the building both inside and out has incredibly detailed carvings that need to be seen to be believed, the building itself is still a work in progress which some say will never be finished. There are so many beautiful buildings across Thailand but this one has to come near the very top of the list.
Wat Phra Khao Yai - Big Buddha Hill
Wat Phra Khao Yai is also known as Big Buddha Hill, it is referred to as this because it is the biggest Buddha in the region, it stands at 18 meters tall and sits about 100 meters above sea level. As well as the Buddha there is a temple complex as well which has incense burning all day long as well many bells. The temple is still used to this day so expect to see monks and praying locals.
Buddha Engraving at Khao Chi Chan
Khao Chi Chan or Buddha Mountain as English speakers refer to it is the biggest engraving of Buddha in the world. The Limestone hill that has the Buddha engraved on it used to be an active site for the construction industry before it was closed. In 1996 a laser was used to etch the carving into the rock as part of a celebration for His Majesty the King of Thailand’s 50th year on the throne.
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Done Pattaya. Checked. But not all of these places covered. Yet, I loved my day in Pattaya. In fact, Thailand is already at my travelling helms already.
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