Pattaya offers more than beach and nightlife. In addition
to the sports, island tours, traditional
Thai massage and shopping, there are also lots of other
great attractions. Most are with 15 Kilometres of Pattaya
Bay and most Songtaews or "open taxis" will take
you for around 100-150 Baht (Hire a Songtaew for the whole
family. Take a look...
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The Million Years
Stone Park And Pattaya Crocodile Farm
Beautifully
landscaped grounds which include rock gardens,
plant fossils over a million years old, 200
year old Thai style bonsai trees, and a collection
of rare albino bears, elephants and horses,
and crocodiles. Animal performances and crocodile
round-ups every day.
Open 9:00a.m-6:00p.m. Call (038) 249347-9.
Elephant Village
The national symbol of Thailand, these amazing
animals have been part of Thai culture for centuries.
Demonstrations of training methods and ancient
ceremonial re-enactments plus entertaining performances
and wild elephant round-ups daily between 2:30
and 4:00.
Elephant rides are available 4 times daily:
Price Bt 800. Longer treks including lunch:
Bt 1,500.
Located Between Phanarak Park and the Siam Country
Club Golf Course.
Pattaya Park Beach
Resort and Amusement Park
A large resort hotel located in Jomtien with
a secluded beach area. A large tower 240 meters
high contains three revolving restaurants on
different floors which give magnificent views
of the area. The "cable jump" is an
adrenaline pumping 170 meter high slide line
ride. Secondary thrill seekers take the cable
car ride!
Funny Land Amusement
Park Swing Vikings Ship, Samba Tower,
Slalom Roller Caster, Family Swinger, Demolition
Derby, Musical Carousel and a Monorail to speed
you around the resort.
Pattaya Water Park
Gigantic
water sliders, Jacuzzi, whirlpools and a large
pool for children. Located adjacent to the Pattaya
Park Hotel. Tel.: (038) 251201-8, 364110-20.
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Siriporn Orchid Farm
Orchid lovers will love the farm which has a wide range
of orchids such as catteleyas, vandas, daedrovium, escosanda
and pompadours. Visitors can also buy cut flowers or plants.
Open daily from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact (038) 429013. Located
at 235/14 Mu 5, Tambon Nong Prue.
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Underwater
World Pattaya
The largest and most modern ocean aquarium
in Asia. Walk through an undersea world in the
100-metre-long, 6.4-centimeter-thick Plexiglas
tunnel and view a unique underwater world filled
with dozens of marine species. Discover more
than 4,000 marine animals, in the aquarium.
Open daily from 9a.m. 6p.m.
Alangkarn
A huge Vegas style extravaganza. The 75-minute
cultural performance explores Thailands
history through a multi media, multi-dimension
presentation with laser show, surrounds sound
system, over 150 performers plus elephants and
special effects. The huge air-conditioned theatre
holds seats for 2,000 visitors.
Shows every evening at 8.45p.m. Optional dinners
available.
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Sriracha Tiger Zoo
The zoo consists of more than 200 Bengal tigers and
100,000 crocodiles. It also provides many activities and
shows which include crocodile wrestling (women) and elephants
playing basketball. Make some new friends with the camels,
deers, wallabies, elephants, Peruvian guinea pigs, ostriches
and especially the baby tigers which were born in the zoo.
Opening times: Daily 09.30am - 06.00pm.
The
Bottle Art Museum
This
unusual museum houses an extensive collection of more than 300 glass bottles containing
churches, temples, palaces, and ships, delighting visitors of all nationalities.
Created by Dutch sculptor, Mr. Peter Bedelais who hand crafted the various intricate
parts and assembled them in varying glass bottles with different shapes.
Open
daily from 9:00a.m - 8:00p.m.
Enquiries: Bottle Art 79/15 Mu 10, Sukhumvit
Road. Tel. / Fax. (038)422957.
Suan Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
Need somewhere to take the family, or just enjoy doing something
different? Nong Nooch, is a beautifully landscaped, recreational
park. The entire area covers around 500 acres and houses
a botanical garden, waterfall, orchid nurseries and a cactus
garden. You can also go canoeing on the lake and see the
elephant show. The Arts Centre has presentations of Thai
traditional dance (3 times a day), marital arts, and cockfighting
daily. You can stay overnight accommodation in cottages,
traditional Thai houses and bungalows.
About 15 kms. from South Pattaya.
Mini Siam
Located
near Pattaya Klang, this miniature city with more than
100 models on a scale of 1:25, has replicas of 80 sacred
places and important historical sites around Thailand. Models
include the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Bridge over
the River Kwai, the Golden Stupa and Pimai Khmer Sanctuary.
There are also models of the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of
Liberty, London's Tower Bridge, and the Trevi Fountain.
Open daily 7a.m. - 10 p.m. Call 038 421628, 424232
Ripley's Believe it or not Museum
Over 250 unique objects. Individually themed galleries
feature hundreds of unbelievable and weird exhibits like
a mask made from human skin and an African Voodoo doll.
Ripley's Motion Master Panorama
Theat- Features a high tech experience for both
mind and body. Giant screen projection, dynamic motion seating
and full digital surround sound system guaranteed to thrill
both mind and body.
Ripley's Laser Trek
The high tech version of Paintball. Fully computerized
laser gun, vests and an environment where targets shoot
back! Come alone, or with a group. Up to 26 players can
play simultaneously.