2011/12/09

10 Great Things to Do in Pattaya - Who Says Pattaya is Only For Sex Tourism?

Want to try something new? Pattaya is a great place for the adventurous tourist to explore. Get close to nature with an elephant ride at the elephant village, or spend time at the Nong Nooch Tropical Garden. Inexpensive water sports comprise windsurfing, sailing, water-skiing, parasailing, game fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving.

On land, visitors can pick from tennis, go-carting, bike racing, squash, badminton, bowling, jogging and bungee jumping or jumping off the highest seaside rooftop tower at Pattaya Park! The avid golfer can play a round at one of the world-class golf courses. Of course nothing beats swimming in the ocean or tanning on the beach.

1. Pattaya Water Park

This large resort and hotel complicated is located in Jomtien, and features a tall, 240-meter tower with three revolving restaurants on different floors. There are three options available for visitors to pick how they would like to get back on the ground: Sky Shutter, Speed Shutter, or Tower Jump - thought about by how much of an adrenalin rush you prefer.

At Funny Land Amusement Park, there is a roller coaster, or you can pick an even faster mode of converyance in the Tower Shot. A monorail also runs straight through the resort. Huge water slides, Jacuzzi, whirlpools and a large pool for children furnish heaps of fun, minutes from the beach.

2. Pattaya Elephant Village

Experience rural Thai life at this captivating village and learn about the ways of old while reveling in the presence of exotic fauna. Take a scenic ride on a specially trained elephant and scrutinize the slow pace of country life not found in the bustling city of Pattaya.

Watch as silkworms are harvested for their costly threads, check out old style Thai cooking rituals, trek straight through the jungle, and if you're lucky visit with a rambunctious tame Gibbon. This is a needful taste for nature lovers and those who seek a convert of pace from the hectic pace of city.

3. Fun Stuff

For a more elevated taste Cmt Flying Club offers ultra-light flights and light airplane cruises over the Pattaya countryside. Weekends 8-6pm. Note: Ultra-light flights are dependent on wind conditions so try to withhold in advance.

If you prefer to watch combat, you can check out Muay Thai Boxing where the Beach Road meets the Walking Street. You will see why Muay Thai is thought about the king of Martial Arts.

The perfect place for those with an adventurous spirit, try paint ball with a group of friends at Jomtien Paintball World. A hundred balls and face paint for 500 baht, and you're ready to cause havoc! finding for something more exciting? Make your way to the hi-tech version of paintball at Ripley's Laser Trek.

If you like guns, try shooting real bullets at Pattaya Shooting Range.

Go-Karting can be great fun too; both 400- and 700-metre tracks are available at Mini Siam and Pattaya Go-Cart Speedway. As for profession drivers, a 1,090-metre-track is available.

4. Vimantaitalay Submarine

Dive into the deep blue and scrutinize the ocean floor up close and personal in this captivating submarine adventure. Guests are ferried out to the 'Yellow Submarine' in the azure blue waters of the Gulf of Thailand where their adventure begins. Upon submersion, you will have a opportunity to scrutinize exotic coral reefs that highlight an fabulous selection of underwater species, some 25-meters below the sea. Skilled divers display a wide collection of fabulous creatures, along with puffer fish, sea urchins and if you are lucky, you just might see a rare sea turtle. The taste is dazzling and suitable for children and adults alike, be sure to book your place one day in

5. Koh Lan and around Islands

The best city escape from Pattaya is just 45 minutes ride away on a ferry. Koh Lan (Coral Island) is located just offshore of South Pattaya and a tiny paradise! Beaches are clean, and the water is always so clear. Enjoy all kind of activities like those you find on Jomtien and, in addition, view coral straight through glass-bottom boats or snorkeling. Some resorts and bungalows are offered at Hard Nuan. Boat trips can be arranged to visit around islands such as Koh Phai and Koh Sak. Ferries leave daily from Pattaya South Pier. One-way fare costs 30 baht per person. From Nar Baan Pier you can take a bike taxi to your desired beach (20 - 50 baht).

6. Under Water World

Experience up close and personal the captivating creatures of the briny blue at this captivating attraction. A compilation of pools and aquariums recreate actual maritime habitats found around Thailand, along with coral reefs and Huge predators from the deep. Tour straight through shipwrecks and view unique maritime life such as stupendous rays, razor toothed sharks, and spiny crabs.

Underwater World also offers an assortment of captivating activities, along with underwater weddings, shark diving, coral reef snorkeling, and educational tours. This is the perfect venue for children and families that want to learn more about this captivating environment.

7. Indoor pursuits

Indoor bowling is very beloved with both locals and tourists with any alleys to pick from around the city, the one above Tops Supermarket on the corner of 2nd Road and Central Pattaya Road is a beloved with both locals and tourists. Snooker halls in Pattaya are everywhere, as are pool and billiard bars.

There are also a pistol shooting gallery, clay shooting range and archery range. Theatres, cinema, festivals and live music for all tastes are listed in the local community magazines and newspapers.

8. Metaphysical and new age pursuits

In Pattaya other activities comprise the many relaxing spas and attractiveness treatments, yoga classes, courses on cooking, Thai language schools, massage, meditation, tai chi and the opportunity to visit the fabulous tropical gardens in the area. Details of all these are in the quarterly local English newspapers and magazines.

Getting yourself pampered is easy in Pattaya. There are numerous spas and places for exotic attractiveness treatments, along with facials, body scrubs, body wraps, water treatments and more . Some of the most posh and gorgeous spas are located in major hotels.

9. Water Sports

Lakeland Water Ski: Just 5 km. From Pattaya City, this stupendous fresh water lake is used for cable ski, a sport that is growing fast in popularity. (Location: Kilometer 150.5 on Sukhumvit Highway)Bamrung sailing and Para-motor Centre: A collection of captivating aquatic and other captivating sports are offered here (complete with short study courses), along with windsurfing, sailing, Para-motoring and paragliding. Certificates are issued on completion of courses and bistro facilities are also available. Canoes, catamarans and kayaks are available for rent too. (Location: Kilometer 150 on Sukhumvit Highway)

10. Tattoos

Many habitancy get a tattoo while in Pattaya. This is a big step and hard to reverse, but there is no denying tattoos are currently very popular. If you are going to get one, there are any perfect artists in Pattaya. Be sure you check to see needles are sterilized properly. A less drastic step is a temporary henna tattoo from one of the vendors wandering the beach.

You may take 1 day trip away from Pattaya to taste more Thai experiences. There are many destinations around like Koh Samet (Strongly Recommend), Chantaburi, Ayuthaya, River Kwai, Floating store and also Bangkok.

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