In order not to be disappointed in a noisy, dirty, slightly immoral, but fun resort (positive intro, right??), thoughtful tourist should be armed with a rough plan than do where to go and what to see in Pattaya and the surrounding area.
We offer our review of beaches and attractions with a couple tips and advice.
Content
- Beaches
- Coastal Islands
- sights
- Temples and viewing platforms
- Prices for excursions
- Where better to buy last minute tours?
How much is a ticket to Pattaya? In 2019, the price tag starts from 75 000 rubles for 10 days for two. It may be cheaper hot tours that we track on 3 cool helper sites:
- Travelata
- Level.Travel
- Onlinetours
Pattaya is a peculiar place. Someone is choosing a resort for the first dating Thailand and falls in love at first sight, coming here the next 10 vacations, and someone “turns up his nose” and swears not go on the sand of Pattaya never again.
In terms of entertainment, the city is definitely suitable for those who tusit like the last time or love that today, tomorrow there, and the day after tomorrow in general with an overnight stay in the jungle (i.e. excursion). To spend a honeymoon, family holidays with children, principle is also possible, but on condition of living in a decent the hotel.
By the way, that surprised us, renting a bike in Pattaya is not required, because public transportation in the form of a songteo takes you where please in the city, and just 10-20 baht per person.
Despite the resort’s fame as a place of open prostitution, with here you can find a lot of interesting locations! Therefore, we puzzled by the parents, who are trying to decide what look in Pattaya in the evening, led the kids on Walking Street. Not do this?
Beginning of Walking Street, which can be reached by minibass
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Beaches in Pattaya
What to visit in Pattaya for free? Beaches? There are about a dozen of them. The most famous are:
- Dongtan
- Wongamat
- Pattaya Central Beach
- Pratamnak
- Jomtien
Magnificent sunny weather and gentle waters of the Gulf of Siam invite everyone to … beaches of the surroundings and islands located near Pattaya. But not on the beaches of the city! Reviews many tourists and our own observations confirm that the cleanest sea and well-kept sand are outside resort.
First, the water off the coast of Pattaya is not iridescent azure color, and with a greenish tint, muddy. AND smells like fish.
Secondly, how to say it more softly, beaches Not only tourists, but also rats! On our very first evening on Central beach we witnessed the rat race, crawling and jumps on the sunbeds, collected piles, on the sand and sidewalks. Moreover, such large specimens.
Third, sewage in the sea really drain through a huge pipe exposed to review at Volkin Street.
Therefore, what is worth visiting in Pattaya yourself first all are islands and all the sandy that is located south of cities. To enjoy the true blue sea!
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View of Pattaya from the Hilton Hotel
Coastal islands of Pattaya. Which is better to go?
Many vacationers prefer to go to the islands of Pattaya, to which to swim “under its own power” is not at all difficult. Of course if you unsure how to get there, you can always go to organized excursions to the islands, but most often – this Doubtful waste of money.
The most popular islands of Pattaya are:
- Koh Lan – 45 minutes on the ferry
About this wonderful place we have a detailed article.
- Ko Sak is another of the picturesque islands, but it is necessary to be confused with a boat or longtail, because ferries are not there walk around There are as many tourists as on Koh Lana. Is it worth extra effort? Hardly
- Ko Kroc is also an indispensable direction, but rent a boat (from 5000 baht) is worth for the steep diving and snorkeling
- Koh Phai is a little further from Pattaya and more. wild than Koh Lan. There are no traders, taxi drivers, massage therapists, there is only the sea and tourists, who are recommended everything you need with by itself (food, water).
Rent a bike in Pattaya (from 200 baht per day) will need to quickly get to Koh Samet. Next 50 baht per ferry, and you will be delivered to another idyllic island with beautiful beaches.
The palm of popularity holds the island of Ko Lan. And close, and picturesque.
The beach on the island of Koh Lan (in my opinion is very similar to the Maldives – how do you?)
Sights of Pattaya
What to see in Pattaya, to rest remained unforgettable, and was that put in the tape of social networks?
Historical and cultural sights of Pattaya – this:
- Temple of Truth (Prasat Mai). According to our scale: 2/5. Two points for the undoubted beauty, and minus three – for the frank making money on tourists. How a ticket to attend the temple (!) Can cost ~ 875 rubles per person? In addition, it is not completed yet reconstructed, because the tree quickly decays. Walk around him – only in helmets. We stayed in a little indignation: after all, how usually all over the world – you look, you admire the creation outside, if you want to go inside – you get a ticket. In Pattaya, even the entrance to the park territory, behind the trees of which the temple of Truth is hidden, is already paid And a lot of money asking. For the same amount, definitely, there is locations where more entertaining.
- Temple of the Big Buddha. Our rating: 4/5. Free and cute. Not that delight, ordinary Buddha outstanding size, no different from traditional Buddhas. Located on a hill, and the rise can be a bit heavy. But nearby, on the observation deck, there are good views of Pattaya
- Tropical Garden Nong Nooch. Our verdict: 4/5. We recommend to visit in the morning, do not burn in the sun, and the frames are not the Chinese will fit in. A large kingdom of tropical flora and not only: with thousand palm trees, about ten orchids and even cacti. Plus, sculptures, thematic areas, contact zoo, car collection and various shows. Entrance – 500 baht, ride an elephant +200 baht.
- Park mini-Siam and mini-Europe. Score: 3/5. It is pleasant to wander in the evening, the heat subsides and the lights turn on. Otherwise, the view will not linger on the mini-Eiffel Tower, Colosseum and other world and Thai buildings, what is it reproduced, and on their shabby condition. The entrance is 300 baht.
- Elephant Village 1/5 Score elephant for him my beloved Fatty cons – high price (1000-1300 baht with rights), active imposition of pictures in the frame and bananas for feeding and obvious animal abuse. The walk is on along the route “to someone as lucky”: maybe along the jungle and rivers, and maybe on a regular track. Bathing with elephants is a cool thing. But, in general, the village in the sights of Pattaya is definitely not worth including.
- Museum Art in Paradise. 4/5. Again, given cost (400 baht) does not match the quality of what he saw. Although, in In general, spend an hour in the midday heat in a cool gallery and Photographing yourself / friends / family in a variety of 3D Exposure – an attractive option.
Of course, this is not a complete list of what is interesting on resort. We have listed the most popular and most visited. how Usually, in each place you can book guided tours (we tell a little below), incl. and complex, or see sights of Pattaya on their own. We always choose The second option, although not the fact that it is cheaper, is just more convenient. We mark sights on the map (maps.me to help, sometimes looking for names in Russian) and go?
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Numerous shows – also a kind of “pride” of Pattaya. We speak show, we imply representation erotic-entertaining directionality. Do not go far behind them. Tourist only crosses the sign of Walking Street after 7 pm, he instantly offer completely diverse scenarios how to pass this night. Show Colosseum, Alcazar, Tiffany – these are all about transvestites. Ping-pong show and show 69 – 200 times more frank and more perverted, and because only for people with a strong mental organization. Prices in Pattaya for a visit to such hot places range from 350 to 750 baht
Our trip to Koh Lan
Temples and viewing platforms in Pattaya
To the question of what to see in Pattaya independently. Assistance the guide is not useful when studying temples and contemplating landscapes with viewpoints. And they are many in Pattaya.
One of the grandest religious buildings is the Temple of Wat Yang. We did not see him, but in general, this is a big monastery, which is under the auspices of the royal family. Here you can see the palace, two lakes with blooming lotuses, majestic statues and paintings of ancient epics.
On the temple of Truth and the Big Buddha, our review is slightly higher.
There are three survey sites:
- at the Big Buddha
- by the letters Pattaya
- at the horizon bar
The last is the coolest, but paid. However, there is one trick: with 5 till 7 in the bar happy hour is valid – you buy one cocktail, for example, mojito for 360 baht, the second you get for free. And the clock is like times fall at sunset? Horizon is on the top floor of the hotel. Hilton. Admission is free, the view is breathtaking.
Another photo from the observation deck of the Hilton Hotel
Excursions in Pattaya 2019. Prices
Excursions from Pattaya – this is an essential part of a meaningful recreation. They allow you to learn more about cultural and religious traditions of not only Thailand, but also neighboring countries. Read Description of excursions can be immediately when ordering vouchers.
The most interesting are:
- trip from Pattaya to Kwai (cost from 2400 baht) – enjoying the beauty of the river Kwai, visiting temples and hot thermal springs, elephant riding
- excursions to Bangkok from Pattaya (cost from 1799 baht) – visit to the Royal Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, an overview cities from the site at the highest hotel in Asia
- trips to the Aquapark (1199 baht), an open zoo (699 baht), tropical garden (600 baht)
- a visit to the islands (Koh Samet 1199 baht, Koh Chang 600 baht) and crocodile farms (600 baht).
Prices for excursions include transfers, guide on route, sometimes meals, insurance and visiting tourist objects. Video tours from Pattaya, made by tourists, gives general view of the sights.
Excursion to Cambodia from Pattaya
One of the most exciting excursions from Pattaya – a trip to neighboring cambodia. It includes a visit to the temple complex. Angkor Wat, floating villages, national parks. Duration trips – two or three days.
How to get from Pattaya to Bangkok
Options for getting from Bangkok to Pattaya and vice versa some. The most convenient is a bus or a mini-bus. From bangkok they depart from the three bus stations or from the airport Suvarnabhumi. we left by big bus from the east terminal for 108 baht and arrived at an unknown Pattaya terminal.
In the other direction, from Pattaya to Bangkok, we went with street perpendicular to the top of Volkin Street, for 92 baht and before north terminal.
Faster you can take a taxi (cost about 1500 baht) or ordering advance transfer.
The cheapest option for those who decide how to get from Bangkok to Patttaya alone is a train. Ticket price about 30 baht, but on the way you will be more than three hours, while a taxi / bus ride will take 2-2.5 hours.
Last-minute tours to Thailand (Pattaya). Where to buy?
Trips to Pattaya – one of the most popular destinations Russian tourists who want a great and fun rest almost any time of the year. Want to save on the flight and staying? Catch hot tours to Pattaya from Moscow or play at early booking. In any case, the most advantageous to watch and book vouchers for online services, because they work without markups and with a wide base of travel offers from proven tour operators.
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