POCKET TRAVEL GUIDE TO PATTAYA

In addition to the most common means of car and bus, in Pattaya - Thailand there is a train line and the plane, but not many people know.

The end of the year is often one of the most expensive tourist seasons in Thailand. Besides the famouscapital Bangk ok, Pattaya is the perfect choice for your vacation. In addition to the well-known entertainment spots such as elephant villages or parks, the city also has many other attractions.

About Pattaya

From a small fishing village, Pattaya has now developed into a popular tourist destination in Thailand.

Pattaya is 150 kilometers to Bangkok to the southeast, adjacent to the wide, meandering coastline. It is considered "magic" in Thailand when the precursor is just a small fishing village. Today, Pattaya is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the golden temple land with many attractive activities or convenient resorts.

Transportation

Car

It takes about an hour and a half to drive from Bangkok to Pattaya, travelers can go towards Bang Na-Trat highway. In addition, a recently completed road will help you go faster, it’s the highway Chon Buri.

Bus

Departing from the eastern Bangkok Bus Terminal (Ekamai), it will take about 2.5 hours to get to Pattaya. Each bus is equipped with air conditioning, departing every 30 minutes from Ekamai. Time runs from 5am to 23h.

In addition, many other types of air-conditioned buses depart from Bangkok Station located on Kamphaeng Phet II, every 30 minutes and take a trip around 4h30-20h daily.

Train

Few visitors to Pattaya know about a railway station in the city. The train often leaves the Bangkok station (Hua Lamphong) at 6h55 and to Pattaya after about 3.5 hours.

Plane

Most travelers do not know Pattaya also has an airport named U-Tapo in Sattahip, Chon Buri Province and adjacent to the central tourist area. Normally, only the airline's flight Bangkok (Bangkok Airways) which departs from Ko Samui comes here.

Airport U - Tapo today seen from above.

Tourist attractions, entertainment

Mount Phra Tamnak

Mount Phra Tamnak in fact is a small hill and is also called Phra Bat. You can reach the top of the hill on a paved road and contemplate the panoramic city or Pattaya Bay.

In addition, it also has So To Ro 5 radio station, the memorial Kromluang Chumphon - who was known as the Father of the Royal Thai Navy. At the top of the hill there is a picture of Buddha which is kept respectfully.

Bottle Art Museum

Located on Sukhumvit road at kilometer 146, Bottle Art Museum showcases the innovative glass products. Opening hours daily is from 8:30 am to 18h.

Museum The excitement of Ripley

Located in Royal Garden Plaza - Pattaya Beach, Museum The wonders of Ripley (Ripley's believe it or not museum) owns a collection of more than 300 artifacts from exotic and exciting places around the world. 11h-23h is opening hours daily.

Monkey Circus

The Circus is located in Soi Chaiyaphruek, highway No. 3 at kilometer 151. It performs monkeys who are trained to choose peanuts and some other circus games. Cock fighting and snake circus performances also attract tourists here. Circus is open daily from 8 am to 17 pm.

Footprint Horse Club

10 km rrom Sukhumvit is Footprint Horse Club (Horseshoe Point Club) serving horse race which has matured at all levels. This is where coaching, performing horse jumping game or polo and this is also equipped with resorts. The club is open daily from 8:30 am to 18h.

Pattaya streets are bright at night.

Shopping

The shopping malls are concentrated in south Pattaya, located along Pattaya II. This products which most tourists buy are souvenirs, jewelery, precious stones, silk, fabric, crafts and clothing measurements. Some shopping addresses to be mentioned are Central Festival, Mike Shopping Mall and Royal Garden Plaza Pattaya.

Food

Of the commercial centers above, many types of food and drink buffet are served with stable quality and reasonable price. In addition, you can also visit South Pattaya Road - which sells items "delicious, complementary, cheap" such as tom yum (Thai sour soup), somtom (papaya salad), mango sticky rice, grilled pork - bacon.

In addition, Walking Street located in Soi 13-16 South Pattaya is also home to many foods, especially seafood is delicious served from noon to evening.

Currency Unit

Traveling to Pattaya in particular and Thailand in general, you should use Thai Bath and can bring more dollars (depending on the circumstances and shopping). A Thai Bath is equivalent to about 645 VNĐ in Vietnam.

See more: https://vietnammotorcycletours.com/amazing-vietnam-motorcycle-tours-routes/