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The half-moon-shaped Pattaya Beach is 4
kilometers long with a road running parallel to the beach. From the
mid-section to the southern end of the area, there is a vast array of
restaurants, bars, department stores, souvenir stores, as well as other
places of entertainment. To the north of the beach are various
mini-resorts and hotels in a quieter atmosphere.
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The former paddy fields have turned into a thriving beach. Only 3 km.
down Pattaya Beach, Chomthian is highly recommended to those who seek a
quieter resort. The 6-kilometer long, largely straight beach is popular
with windsurfers and watersports enthusiasts. It is also quieter and
more relaxing than Pattaya Beach. Hotels and other accommodation
facilities are available along the road that runs parallel to the shore.
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Situated on the northern side of Pattaya Bay, this
1-kilometer beach shares the same entrance as the Central Wong Amart
Hotel. It is a quiet spot, good for swimming and relaxation.
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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.
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Four Regions Floating Market in Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri is the latest attraction for tourists visiting Pattaya.
Sitting by Sukhumvit Road that connects Bangkok and Sattahip, it is
spread over 67 rai and built at a cost of 350 million baht. It had a
soft launch.
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Located approximately 18 kilometers south of Pattaya, the Garden can be
reached by taking a left turn from Sukhumvit Road at the Km. 163
marker. 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.
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Sanctuary of Truth (Prasat Satchatham) which covers an area of more than two
rais, is situated by the sea at Laem Ratchawet on Na Klua Road, North
Pattaya. Within the compound is a gigantic temple-like structure
entirely made of wood that is 105 meters high at the highest point
which was constructed to withstand wind and sunshine on the seashore.
With exquisite architectural features, the sanctuary was conceived out
of the vision that human civilization has been achieved and nurtured by
religious and philosophical truths.
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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. It is open daily from
9 a.m. until 10 p.m. Admission fee is 200 bahts. Call (038) 421628,
424232 or (02) 271 1896, 616 1533 for more information.
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Situated approximately 15 kilometers south of
Pattaya City, the temple, which covers a total area of 146 acres, can
be reached by turning left from Sukhumvit Road at Km.160 marker. The
temple was built in 1976 to pay respect Somdet Phra Yanasangwon, the
present Supreme Patriarch and was later graciously admitted to be under
the patronage of His Majesty the King. The temple grounds is comprised
of: a mondop (pavilion with four gables) enshrining a replica of the
Buddha's footprints, a large stupa where the relics of the Lord Buddha
and his disciples are enshrined, Phra Yanaret Vihan and an
international pavilion representing the architecture of several
countries.
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Khao Chi Chan features a sculptural image erected
to honor His Majesty King erected to honor is Majesty King Bhumibol on
te occasion of te 50th anniversary of his enthronenment. The image is a
sitting figure called Pang Man Wichai and copied from Phra
Phuttawarachabopit which combines both Sukhothai and Lanna arts. The
images is 109 meters in eight and 70 meters and the figure is named
Phra Phuttamaha Wachirauttamapat Satsada that means the Buddha who has
brightness and sublimity like Mahawachira. There are many kinds of
plant surrounding and huts for the visitors
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A Chinese-style structure called Wihan Sian which was built by Thais of
Chinese descendants. Within the beautiful structure Chinese antiquities
and an exhibition of Chinese religious beliefs are housed. The place is
open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission fee is 50 baht.
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The Million-Year Stone Park and Crocodile Farm,
which is located approximately 9 kilometers from Pattaya City, has
beautifully landscaped grounds with elaborate flower and rock gardens.
In addition, the farm has hundreds of crocodiles as well as some rare
animals, including albino bears and horses. Crocodile shows, magic
performances and animal shows run 6 times a day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the admission fee is 300 baht. Call
(038) 249347-9 or (02) 579 4008, 579 5033 for more information.
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Alcazar on Pattaya II Road offers three shows
daily at 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. with an extra show on Saturdays
at 11 p.m. Admission fee is 500/600 baht. Call (038) 410225 for more
information.
Tiffany on Pattaya II Road provides three shows
daily at 7 p.m., 8.30 p.m. and 10.00 p.m. Admission fee is 500/600
baht. Call (038) 429642, 421700-5 for more information.
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This is situated in the Royal Garden Plaza on Beach
Road. The odditorium has a large collection of stories of oddities from
every corner of the globe. Admission fee is 280 baht for adults and 230
baht for children.
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A new tourist attraction in town is the largest and
most modern ocean aquarium in Asia, boasting a 100-meter-long,
6.4-centimeter-thick acrylic pedestrian tunnel through an underwater
environment filled with dozens of marine species.
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Located approximately 10 kilometers off of Sukhumvit Road,
Horseshoe Point Club offers horse riding at all levels of proficiency,
as well as dressage, cross-country jumping and polo. Tel: 0 3873 5050.
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The compound is located approximately 15 kilometers
from Pattaya on the Pattaya-Rayong Road (Highway No. 36). The Bhira
International Circuit periodically holds international motor and
motorcycle races, while there are daily opportunities for speed
enthusiasts to drive their own two or four-wheeled vehicles around the
challenging track. Motor and/or motorcycle races are also organized
regularly over the weekends. For more information, call 02 280 3547 and
02 522 1731-8. (Bangkok).
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Suan Chaloemphrakiat (Fitness Park) is located at the foot of Pattaya hill on Phratamnak
Road. Covering a large area, the place constructed to commemorate His
Majesty the Kings sixtieth birthday on December 5, 1988. The gardens of
the park boast a wide variety of flowering plants. There are also
multipurpose grounds and winding trails for walking or jogging complete
with standard exercise facilities. On any given day, a large number of
people will relax, jog, exercise or simple enjoy the scenery of Pattaya
in this park.
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is at Km. 150.5 on Highway No. 3, about 5 kilometers from Pattaya.
Cable ski equipment is available for use at its large fresh-water lake.
Open daily 10 a.m.-9.00 p.m. Tel: 0 3823 2690-2
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The Pattaya Park at Chomthian features a large
water park with giant sliders and a tower with a revolving restaurant,
which offers a panoramic view of Pattaya. Visitors can enjoy many
instruments, which offer excitement and a great fun. Tel: 0 3825 1201-8
or 0 2579 9612-4, 0 2941 2056.
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