Pattaya: A Travel Guide
Hosting more than 5.4 million tourists every year, the city of Pattaya can be found along the Gulf of Thailand on its East Coast. With numerous skyscrapers and having the reputation of the city that does not slumber, Pattaya is now a recognized beach resort for various service people who are stationed at Utapao which is the US military base in the Rayong province.
Pattaya has had the disreputable status of entertaining a lucrative sex industry, however over the years, the interim government has made policy changes that has controlled such activities and has made Pattaya a suitable and decent place for families to bring their children along and enjoy a peaceful and serene holiday.
Pattaya is an excellent location for adventure seekers. You can gain acquaintance with nature and enjoy an elephant ride at the elephant village, or just spend some quality and tranquility at the Nong Nooch- Tropical Garden. Affordable water activities are also at your disposal such as scuba diving, snorkeling, parasailing, sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing and game fishing.
For earth lovers, tourist can enjoy sports such as go-carting, badminton, bungee jumping, squash, motor-bike racing, tennis and jogging or a more audacious activity like jumping off the highest sea side rooftop tower at the Pattaya Park! The passionate golfer can take pleasure in continuing his hobby at one of the world-class golf courses. And last but definitely not the least, for all those who would just opt for a swim on the beach or simply enjoy a lethargic sun-tan.
One of the treasures of Pattaya is its water park, which is a huge hotel complex in Jomtien. It boasts a tall 240-meter tower with three revolving restaurants. Once finishes with the restaurants, you have the option to either opt for the Tower Jump, the Speed Shutter or the Sky Shutter to reach back on the ground floor; this solely depends on your adrenalin rush. At the Funny Land Amusement Park, you and your kids can enjoy a roller coaster ride, or if you are in a much faster mood, you can opt for the Tower Shot.
One of the best attractions at Pattaya is enjoying a dive down the deep blue ocean and exploring the reef up close in an exciting submarine escapade. Guests are escorted to the 'Yellow Submarine' in the sapphire waters of the Gulf of Thailand where their adventure begins.