PATTAY
Ko Lan
Lying about 7.5 kilometers off of Pattaya by
a 45-minute ferry or 15 minutes by speed boat ride, the island
measures 2 kilometers by 5 kilometers and offers several white
sandy beaches, notably Hat Ta Waen, Hat Laem Thian and Hat Thong
Long, the latter facing coral reefs. Visitors can choose either
snorkeling or viewing the coral from glass bottom boats. Ferries
to the island leave South Pattaya pier daily from 10.00 a.m. to
6.30 p.m. Cruises by sailing junks, with lunch provided are also
available.
Mini Siam
Located at Km. 143 on Highway No. 3 is a
wonderland of miniature replicas of such outstanding
architectural works as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha,
Democracy Monument, the Bridge over the River Kwai, Prasat Hin
Phimai, etc. Replicas of places of world significance are also
displayed in the miniworld area. These include the Tower Bridge,
Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty and Trevi Fountain.
Pattaya Elephant Village
the Pattaya Elephant Village showcases daily life of elephants
and their masters. It also offers stage shows, which demonstrate
how to catch wild elephants, elephants-at-work in the jungle,
elephants playing football, a grand war, and elephants' parades.
Elephant rides around the village are recommended.
Cabaret Shows
Alcazar on Pattaya II Road offers three shows
daily at 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9.30 p.m.
Suan Nong Nooch (Nong Nooch Garden)
Located approximately 18 kilometers south of Pattaya,
The Garden is a sprawling recreation park in a typical Thai
setting. A group of traditional Thai pavilions and gardens of
different flowering plants are positioned around the beautifully
landscaped site. Daily cultural and elephant shows are available
for tourists with show times at 10.15 a.m. and 3.45 p.m.
Bang Saen
This ever popular seaside town is situated
approximately 14 kilometers from the city.
Bang Saen is especially popular amongst Thai visitors who enjoy
strolling along the long white sandy beach and tasting the
delicious seafood available from vendors along the pavement.
Unlike weekdays, weekends are always particularly crowded. A
wide range of hotels and bungalows are located by the sea and
recreational gear and bicycles for rent are available in shops
nearby.
Nong Mon Market
Nong Mon Market offers a vast variety of
locally produced seafood products such as fish, squid, and
shrimp, both fresh and preserved. In addition, sweets and other
local sweetmeats are also popular with the most popular item
being Khao Larm a traditional thai-style dessert cooked and
served in a bamboo tube.
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