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Pattaya is trying to shake off its infamous image and there is so much more in the area of visitor attraction than is generally realised.
This listed review of the wide range of Pattaya tourist attractions and things to do in and around the city is a handy resource for foreign visitors.
Millions of people visit Pattaya tourism attractions each year and are entranced by the wealth of attractions that this area offers.
But, most important is that most of these activities are suitable for the whole family.
For the general tourist there are far too many places to visit in one single day.
Hence, it could take more than a few weeks to visit the main tourist places in Pattaya.
If you come to Pattaya on a package tour, your operator will lay on tours to all the main Pattaya tourist attractions.
However, if you are here on a go it alone basis, the attractions are generally easy to find, with various forms of transport available to take you to visit them.
Don't expect to be able to see everything that Pattaya has to offer in a 10-14 day stay. Come back and finish the job properly.
But when you do come back, you will find even more attractions available as Pattaya reaches out to be the holiday venue of coastal Thailand.
Pattaya Mimosa City of Love. The newest and most exciting attraction to happen in Pattaya for some time. Mimosa Pattaya is a shopping center with a big difference.
A good few hours leisurely time spent browsing the unique shops - watching the cabaret shows - or just doing a few photo shoots. For sure Pattaya Mimosa City of Love is set to become one of the main tourist attractions outside the city area.
Sumptuous, ostentatious, amazing and very picturesque. This amazing attraction just has to be visited. Get your camera at the ready for the Pattaya Baan Sukhawadee Mansion tourist attraction extraodinaire!
There have been several new developments to this area of attraction just outside the city. Pattaya Silverlake Vineyard was already a major tourist attraction to visit.
You can see many of the major Thailand attractions from Pattaya Mini Siam visitor attraction. And, there is a Macdonald's adjacent!
Open for visitors and residents to use the extensive Pattaya Park Beach Resort and Tower and popular water theme park.
It is a long way up 200 steps - but well worth the effort. Pattaya Wat Mondop Temple on the Hill is an attraction near the city with a difference. A good story to relate to friends. Not exactly a tourist attraction - which adds to its mystique. The steep steps will put many off.
A unique building in Thailand - and it's here in Pattaya. The Sanctuary of Truth structure is made completely of hardwood, beautifully hand carved and not a nail or screw used! It is one of the main Pattaya attractions. Takes a little bit of finding, but well worth the effort.
It is part of the crocodile farm - but very different. The Pattaya Million Years Stone Park deserves a page of its own. Stunning assortment of petrified - rocks.
It is the type of tourist attraction where cameras will be at the ready - so many cameos to take, and overall the garden is superbly laid out.
It is a thrilling attraction in Pattaya, and a place to visit which is a bit different. There are several Crocodile shows in Thailand, Pattaya has one of the best. The Pattaya Crocodile Farm and Show is great fun as well as being educational.
The Buddha mountain is a major attraction for visitors in Pattaya. The Laser Buddha in Pattaya is also home to some fine landscape garden work. It is conveniently positioned next to Silverlake, so a double is quite possible here.
Seek this attraction out. It will be well worth it. It has the added advantage that not many people are aware of it. Definitely an attraction to visit with a camera at the ready. The Three Kingdoms Theme Park is one of the best kept secrets in Pattaya.
One of the most stunning places in terms of architectural design with a Chinese input, and classy materials and construction work throughout.
The best view of the bay has to be the Pattaya Hill Skyline and Viewpoint. Take your camera. Dawn is good - as is sunset. Mid day can be hot, but well worth it with a clear blue sky - or just a trace of cloud.
The name says it all. This imposing Pattaya Big Buddha image is easy to get to and overlooks Pattaya and Jomtien. A major attraction and place to visit. Please remember that it is a sacred place and dress accordingly. Shorts are fine as long as they are not skimpy.
One of the finest in the world has to be Nong Nooch Garden in Pattaya. You do not have to be a gardener to enjoy your visit to Nong Nooch. Things to do, and of course things to admire. Allow at least half a day for this attraction.
You don't have to do any floating at Pattaya Floating Market - unless you want a boat ride. You can walk -above the water - right around this attraction.
This famous sex street is now getting a bit touristy as the sex trade diminishes. Pattaya Walking Street is worth an amble in the day as well as the night. Probably one of the most famous attractions in Pattaya.
Nearby, Koh Larn snorkeling Coral Island is a popular island getaway. Beautiful coral beaches and clear water for snorkeling tours and for scuba diving courses. Check out the information on Koh Samet Island in Rayong Province.
Pattaya plays host to the annual International Fireworks Exhibition where competitors arrive from all over the world to participate.
If this will be your first visit to this vibrant coastal holiday resort, you'll find an enviable choice of things to do in and around Pattaya and Jomtien.
Not only is this area world famous for lively nightlife, but there are beautiful beaches, luxurious shopping malls, and a myriad of water sports for tourists to experience during the day time.