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See below for Pattaya attractions, all of which Pattaya 4 Leisure can arrange comfortable transportation, e mail us for details.
pattaya history
Pattaya was once a sleepy fishing village untouched by tourism and the western traveller. The unfortunate events of the Vietnam war was the unlikely catalyst for the emergence of what is today one of Thailands busiest tourist cities. American soldiers would take their hard earned R'n'R in Pattaya, from then Pattaya grew into a bustling city and continues to grow to this day. Pattaya is a great holiday destination and has attractions for all......
pattaya attractions
Alcazar Caberet
Prepare to be entertained in grand style
by wonderfully talented female impersonation artists, at Pattaya
2nd Road, Pattaya City. At Alcazar it’s a straight forward
theme – men dressed as women, or as they are known in
the trade, ‘female impersonation artists’. Only
careful attention to fine details such as Adam’s Apples
expose these artists as being male. Known in Thai as ‘Katoeys’.
The entertainment includes full cabaret performances featuring
countless performers wearing some of the most extravagant
evening wear you are ever likely to see. The theatre housing
Alcazar Cabaret Show seats 1,200 people and employs state-of-the-art
light and sound technology. In addition, there are a number
of restaurants and cafes to enjoy before and after the shows.
Alcazar Theatre proudly presents an annual "Greatest
Lady-man Pageant in the World" – a full fledged
beauty contest for 'Kateoys'. Alcazar Theatre has shows daily 21:00 onwards. |
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TiffaNny's show
Similar to the caberet at Alacazar but more
well renowned. Holds the Miss international queen competition
annually. Voted the fourth best show by TravelCom Magazine. |
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bowling in pattaya
There are many bowling centres in Pattaya.
O.D. Bowl: 562 M.10, Phratmanak Road, Pattaya 2nd Road, Phratmanak Hill. Large bowling alley and open from 08.00 till 01.00.
P.S Bowl: Tops Supermarket, Pattaya 2nd Road, Central Pattaya. P.S Bowl website, click here.
Wave Bowl: Royal Jomtien Resort, Jomtien Beach Road, Jomtien. Open from 10.00 till 02.00. Smaller bowling alley with 8 lanes.
Pattaya Bowl: 463/78 M.9, Soi Regent Marina, Srinakorn Centre, Pattaya 2nd Road, North Pattaya. Open daily from 10.00 till 02.00
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
About 20km south of Pattaya you will find Nong Nooch Village & Country Resort. A beautifully landscaped park which features orchid nursery, cactus garden and other botanical gardens. There is a cultural center displaying arts, traditional ceremonies, dances and crafts of Thailand. The main attraction is the elephant show and mini-zoo. The Gardens include a boating lake and separate swimming pool. Other features include traditional Thai boxing, elephant rides, cock fighting and performances of classical and folk dances. Entrance to the resort is 400 baht per person.
Click here to vist the Nong Nooch website
ripleys believe it or not
Located on the 3rd floor of Royal Garden Plaza Building in Central Pattaya. A fascinating assortment of weird but wonderful exhibits from all parts of the globe can now be found at Ripley's Believe It or Not!. These exhibits are divided into over 300 categories, such as optical illusions, peculiar lifestyle of unusual people and devices of human torture from ancient time, etc.
Ripley's is open daily from 10 am. until midnight.
The Million years stone park & Pattaya crocodile farm
This Park & Zoo is a new striking tourist attraction created with more than 20 years of efforts for all nature lovers. It is not only a living museum of curious and beautiful things of all the three kingdoms - animal, vegetable and mineral, but it also offers you several kinds of amusing and exciting shows such as Crocodile Shows, Thai Martial Arts and Magical Performance.
Thousands
of crocodiles, both saltwater and freshwater living in shady
natural surroundings
Giant catfish, the biggest freshwater fish of the world weighing
up to 500 kg (average at the farm 100 kg)
A shoal of snakehead fish of the Amazon river
Thepha fish, a most graceful but endangered species of Thailand
The intelligent albino bear and other albino animals as tigers,
horses, cows, crocodiles
Elephants, cameld, lions, tigers, bears, several species of
deer etc.
The
Million Years Stone Park & Pattaya Crocodile Farm
22/1 Moo 1, Nongplalai, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150,
Pattaya City, Thailand.
Tel: +66
(0) 3824 9347-9, 3824 9311, 3824 9302
Fax: +66 (0) 3824 9349
Entrance price 600baht
To visit the Million Years Stone park & Crocodile farm website click here.
pattaya elephant village
A unique experience that cannot be seen anywhere else!. Elephants in residence. These gigantic beasts have long been the backbone of heavy work in the jungles of Thailand.
Pattaya's Elephant Village is a popular attraction with visitors. You can watch how the mahouts train and create loyalty in these magnificent beasts.
Visitors can also feed the elephants and enjoy a short ride around the show ground.
The elephant round-up at the Elephant Village is literally a large gathering of herds of elephants. These gigantic beasts have long been the backbone of heavy work in the jungles of Thailand. This thrilling event includes spectacular demonstrations of elephant capture; the daily life of elephants and their masters;elephants being trained, worked and fed; elephant riding and an ancient war elephant dressed for your photograph. Do not miss this truly memorable, once in a lifetime experience.
Koh Larn (Coral Island) - Pattaya
Ko Lan or Koh Larn, also known as Coral Island is a small island situated 7.5 km west Pattaya. Koh Larn is accessible via speedboat and ferry. The ferry departs every couple of hours, and is a 50-minute ride costing 20 Baht each way. Speedboats can be hired from Bali pier or along beach road but will cost considerably more, but can get to the island in less than 15 minutes.
Koh Larn has many beaches, which are reknown for their cleanliness, relaxing atmosphere, soft white sand and crystal-clear water. The name Coral Island is by virtue of its abundance and variety of corals. A number of Glass bottom boats are avaialable for hire for a small fee.
Pattaya Park: Water Park
Splash through the water slides
and relax in the whirlpool by-the-beach Water Park.
Amusement
Park: Other options for exciting experience at Funny Land
with the first Tower Shot in Thailand, Swing Vikings Ship,
Samba Tower, Slalom Roller Caster, Family Swinger, Demolition
Derby, Musical Carousel and the Monorail to speed you around
the resort.
Click here to visit the pattaya park website
Mini Siam
Mini Siam and Mini Europe is located about 3 Kilometres from Pattaya City. It displays Thai and European heritage (including London Bridge, the Eiffel Tower etc etc) on a miniature scale of 1:25. This is the third miniature town in the world, after Holland and Taiwan, that brings together models of important relics and historical sites of different culture and civilization from various periods, from the ancient time to present.
More than 110 models are displayed in an area of 29 rai, surrounded by natural sceneries.
Mini Siam is open every day from 9:00 to 18:00. Admission is 300 Baht.
Bhira International Circuit Race Course
Bhira International Circuit Race Course is an international car and motorcycle race course. It is situated on State Highway 36 (Pattaya-Rayong) about 15 kilometers from Pattaya City. Races take place regularly on Saturdays and Sundays.