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How to Get to Pattaya your destination faster. You may rent from From Bangkok both local or international companies like PATTAYA GUIDE From Suvarnabhumi Airport Budget +66 (03) 871-0717, Hertz +66 (03) Taxi Ekamai Bus Station 871-6693, Avis +66 (03) 836-1627, Proceed to the taxi counter, level 1 at the Also known as the Eastern Bus Terminal. It National +66 (03) 841-125/6. Arrival Hall near entrance 3, 4, 7 and 8. is located on Sukhumvit Road Soi 63 (BTS Taxi Fare: Airport surcharge of THB 50 Sky Train Ekamai Station). The trip from Places of Interest plus amount on meter and expressway here to Pattaya is approximately 2 hours. T: fees. +66 (02) 391 2504 Pattaya Floating Market Bus Northern/North Eastern Bus "Touch of Thailand waters of life You may purchase bus Terminal wisdom" tickets at the arrival Once a fishing town, Pattaya has now Located on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Rd (near hall by Thai become an amazing city surrounded by 30 Chatuchak Market). The trip from here to Floating 4 Market International. The bus offshore islands. Pattaya is located Pattaya is approximately 2 hours. T: +66 transfer time is 2 – 2 Pattaya Thailand's approximately 140 km southeast of (02) 936 2852-66 Bangkok, and faces the Gulf of Siam. ½ hours from the airport to Pattaya. eco‐cultural. New central Pattaya and Getting around Pattaya Pattaya’s accommodation ranges from was established with the intention of the luxuriously beachside hotels to simple Songthaew Service From Don Muang Airport (DMK) management to give this place a center of guesthouses. It also offers the allure of a It is a cheap, popular and Bangkok truly vibrant nightlife with a great variety convenient mode of cultural Ecotours. A model lifestyle that transport in Pattaya. Thailand is simple. Traditional way of life and of restaurants, night clubs, bars, Proceed to the taxi stand which is located There are two bench seats discotheques, and the most famous in front of the Arrival Halls International & just bound waters inherited from the past to on both side of the pickup Cabaret Show which one should not miss! Domestic Passenger Terminal. The taxi the present. And wisdom to know the track with a cover on top. fare rate outside Greater Bangkok and If you were to follow set route like a bus, fascinating charm in four regions of Thailand, How to get to Pattaya other provinces is fixed by BIA without the there will be a fixed price. However, you including North, Central, East and South. Weather 50 Baht surcharge for the driver. will need to negotiate the price if you Getting around Pattaya Passengers should keep part 4 of the taxi would like to go somewhere off its route. The Sanctuary of Truth ticket as evidence for any service Places of Interest You may experience the life-style of Thais complaint they may have. Shopping in Pattaya now! The Sanctuary of Truth is a gigantic After Dark Rented Car wooden construction which covers the area Motorcycle Taxi Dining If you know how to drive a car, you may of more than two rais. The top point of the If you are looking for a fast mode of Calendar rent it which will allow you to reach your transportation and are up for the risk you building is about 105 meters high. It was destination faster. You may rent from both Things to Know may wish to consider Pattaya motorcycles constructed to withstand the wind and local or international companies like Currency taxis as your form of transportation. The sunshine on the seashore at Rachvate Cape, Budget +66 (03) 871-0717, Hertz +66 (03) Important Information drivers wear either orange vests or green Tumbon Naklea, Amphur Banglamung, Chon 871-6693, Avis +66 (03) 836-1627, vests. Price starts from Baht 15. Emergency Calls National +66 (03) 841-125/6. Call in Buri Province. advance for rental; you may have your car Motorcycle / Jeep / Car Rental ready in the airport during your arrival. If you know how to ride motorcycle or even drive a car or jeep, you may rent it which will definitely allowed you to reach Central Reservations Office, Bangkok, Thailand Tel: +66 (02) 168 7668 Fax: +66 (02) 168 7663 www.compasshospitality.com [email protected] Art In Paradise Mini Siam Nongnuch Tropical Garden Miniature Racetrack This is a stunning and beautiful Place for professional and amateur drivers! The Art in landscape garden with an orchid Separate tracks have been allotted for Paradise is the only nursery and other tropical gardens. different level of drivers for safety purpose. Thai 3‐dimensional Watch a fascinating Thai cultural It is located on Thepprasit Road. performance, visit the mini zoo and art museum in view elephant shows Underwater World Pattaya. Visitors can in this Thai-style Featuring more than 200 species of marine come into close contact with the artwork, recreation park. It is life, with their brilliant colours, it is a visual take photos of the paintings freely and since situated about 18 feast to the eyes. You may enjoy the the paintings are 3‐dimensional, the photos This miniature city is easily recognized kilometers from amazing undersea life and the sandy beaches. It is will look realistic and standing out ‐ the by the huge statues that stand at the edge South Pattaya. situated at results depending on how you position of the road. It offers great craftsmanship model of sacred places and important Vimantaitalay Submarine Sukhumvit Road yourself in the photos. Next to each painting, historical sites in Thailand. Besides that, This is one of the near South some examples of how you could take these there is a world section which also known most unique Pattaya Pattaya. photos will be provided. as Mini Europe with models of various well- attractions where you Coral Island (Ko Larn) known European structures. can view the spectacular The Art in Paradise is managed by a Korean underwater world of It is a beautiful, manager Shin Jaeyol, with the aim to make Silver Lake vineyard fishes and corals through windows along the sides. You can get a ferry boat (25-30 immaculate this an important tourist destination in The vineyard near Pattaya called minutes) from South Pattaya pier to Barge sandy beach Pattaya and Thailand, opening up to art ship at Kor Sak. Transfer to Barge ship to with glass- Silverlake is a place that allows the enthusiasts in Thailand and students visiting get into submarine (5-10 minutes). The clear waters and extensive coral, located to appreciate the beautiful artwork. The 3‐ production and sales of fresh grapes. The whole sightseeing expedition in the 7.5 kilometers off Pattaya. You may spend dimensional aspect of the artwork invites the products are made from grapes and the submarine takes around 30-45 minutes. your day there swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing, skiing or even location is a recent tourist destination in visitors to be a part of the exhibition and Ripley’s Believe It Or Not sunbathing. integrated into the paintings. Pattaya. With Museum the Buddha rock Elephant Village The Million Years Stone Park and A fascinating and Watch elephants display their forestry carvings on Shi‐ Crocodile Farm weird yet wonderful skills and play football, and if feeling a Especially appealing Jun Mountain exhibition located on little adventurous ride hop on for a ride! It to nature lovers this and being just 3rd floor of Royal Garden is situated on Pornprapanimitr Road. park has over a-million- 20 kilometres Plaza Building in South Pattaya. There are year-old petrified trees, 250 categories of Mr. Ripley’s collections. Pattaya Water strange rocks and rare away from Pattaya, the developed Park and colorful flowers. landscape of the vineyard "Silverlake" Sriracha Tiger Zoo It is an ideal place for Enjoy the exciting fight therefore became a new tourist Don’t miss the chance to see how tigers the family to spend their of man vs. crocodile, live alongside other animals peacefully! day with an amusement man using his bare destination without any entrance charge. You can also hold, feed and take photos park, a Jacuzzi and a gigantic slide. It is hands, as well as a collection of rare with the baby cubs. It is located in Si situated on Thappraya Road, at the top of animals! Racha County, only 30 minutes drive from Jomtien Beach. Pattaya. Central Reservations Office, Bangkok, Thailand Tel: +66 (02) 168 7668 Fax: +66 (02) 168 7663 www.compasshospitality.com [email protected] Shopping After Dark Alcazar Cabaret Show Café Terrace It is an entertaining show by beautiful lady Enjoy a cheerful dining experience in this Tesco / Lotus boys with lip-singing, café located in Royal Orchid Hotel near A hypermarket found Tiffany Cabaret Show dance and various North Coast, Naklua Road. Its in North and South performances. This is a comprehensive selection of International Pattaya. It has a supermarket, food court, It has been grand theatre with Oriental dishes (Thai, Asian, Indian and mobile phone shops, bank offices and 1,200 seats. Western). Operating hours are from 6am others. ranked the to 11pm. most Dining Central Festival Pattaya Beach Casa Pascal Restaurant spectacular lady boy show in Thailand in Mum-Aroi Restaurant A classic yet elegant European restaurant It is newly part given their 28 years of stage This fantastic seafood restaurant is popular located at second road, South Pattaya opened - experience. Painted nails and feline grace with everyone. Dishes are delicious and where it is a perfect venue for people to “Largest Beach you would never take them for anything sitting alongside the beach makes for a enjoy food in the bustling Pattaya city.