Pattaya, Thailand
Everything you need to know about Pattaya
Everything you need to know about Pattaya, Thailand
Pattaya is one destination that does not need an introduction. Until recently (1960’s), it used to be a fishing village with no tourist traction. However, since 1980, it has been one of the most visited destinations in Thailand. It is famous for its beaches, high-end resorts, 24-hour clubs and nightlife, which includes cabaret shows and even Thai boxing. Here is everything you need to know about Pattaya to make your trip one of its kind!
Best time in the year to visit Pattaya
Everyone visits Thailand for its tropical climate. It is warm all year round. But some months have heavy rainfall while others are way too hot. So, what is the best time to visit Pattaya, Thailand to experience the best it has to offer?
The peak tourist season in Pattya is November to March. It is neither hot nor cold. The weather is perfect for water sports as well as nightly strolls on the beach. However, these months are very crowded and you will have to wait in queues for everything, be it for entering a nightclub or parasailing in the water. If you want to visit Pattaya when it is less crowded, you can come in the rest of months as well.
March to June is hot, the hottest all year round. If you do not mind the heat, you can visit Pattaya and enjoy it without dealing with crowds. July to October and early November are rainfall months. It can be difficult to visit the tourist destinations. However, if you are looking for a quiet holiday without any tourists, this is the time. It does not rain cats and dogs all day every day. You will see some pleasant days in between, and you can get out and explore the island.
Top 15 places to see in Pattaya
Pattaya is Thailand’s most popular tourist destination (or at least one of them). It is not only because of its wild nightlife. There is so much to see in Pattaya, your itinerary will be full no matter the duration of your trip. Here are our top 15 places to visit in Pattaya for everyone!
- Underwater Pattaya World
- Big Buddha Temple
- Ko Phai
- The Million Years Stone Park and Pattaya Crocodile Farm
- Teddy Bear Museum
- Silverlake Vineyard
- Mimosa Pattya
- Tiger Park
- Ripley’s Believe It Or Not
- Frost Magical Ice of Siam
- Dongtan Beach
- Soi Kaho Chi Chan
- Jomtian Beach
- Pattaya Beach
- Viharn Sien
Top 10 things you have to do in Pattaya
The above 15 places are not the only things in your itinerary. Here are 10 things you have to do in Pattaya to understand what the island is all about! Some of them are already a part of most tourist packages on our site, while some are not that popular but are worth a visit!
- Visit the Pattaya Dolphin World and feed the dolphins
- Go to the Pattaya Elephant Village but do not ride the elephants
- Enjoy a hot day at Cartoon Network Amazone
- Go to theme park Legend Siam
- Have a race with your family at Pattaya Kart Speedway
- Click a selfie at Pattaya View Point
- Visit the iconic Pattaya City Sign
- Visit the Sanctuary of Truth See a Tiffany Cabaret Show
- Take a boat ride to the coral island and spend the afternoon on the island
Top 5 places to shop in Pattaya
No trip to Pattaya is complete without a bit of shopping (or a lot of shopping!). it is famous all over the world and if you are in Pattaya, you have to take advantage of the bargain items here. From makeup to high-end bags, you will find everything in these 5 shopping complexes!
- Central Festival Pattaya
- Pattaya Floating Market
- Outlet Mall Pattaya
- Central Centre Pattya
- Pattaya Night Bazaar
Top 5 places to experience the nightlife of Pattaya
Thailand is most famous for its beaches and the nightlife, and this is especially true for Pattaya. It is the hub for all those who want to party under the stars until the sun is up in the sky again! Here are our favourite 5 places to experience everything Pattaya’s nightlife has to offer!
- Pattaya Walking Street
- Horizon Hill, South Pattaya
- Fflic Cliff & Pool Club
- Hard Rock Café
- Soi Buakhao
Top 5 off the beat places in Pattaya hidden in plain sight
While visiting all the beautiful tourist attractions in Pattaya is time well spent, you have to check out these hidden gems in Pattaya as well to have a trip worth remembering.
- Krating Lai Beach
- Buddha’s Unforsaken Temple
- Siam Motors & Cherdchoomit Gardens
- Chinese Walking Street
- Art In Paradise
Do’s and don’ts to remember while travelling through Pattaya
Thailand is a country with a rich cultural heritage. It is the land of temples and has a monarchy that is one of the most famous in the world. Here are some things to keep in mind while you are in Pattaya or anywhere else in Thailand –
- Do not wear short clothes to temples and palaces. You will wither be asked to leave or will have to buy a sarong to cover yourself.
- Wear slip on footwear that are easy to remove in temples.
- Always keep mosquito repellent with you.
- Do nor ride the elephants while you are visiting an elephant sanctuary.
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