What Are the Main Tourist Attractions of Pattaya in Thailand?

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Thailand is now a well known tourist destination that offers an exotic culture that will enrich those who make the time and effort to travel that little bit further. Pattaya is great for those wishing to learn about different ways people live and interact. Thai culture can be experienced and enjoyed, offering tourists an educational experience that they will forever cherish. There are many beautiful temples to visit and the Buddhist religion to learn about. There is a new language to learn and new ways of living to experience.

Thailand offers many fantastic culinary dishes that can be found in Pattaya. There are many restaurants offering all the highly rated Thai dishes, such as Tom Yam Kung and Tom Kha Gai, along with fresh seafood to satisfy the palates of all who visit.

Pattaya gives tourists excellent value for money. There is accommodation to suit everyone's budget. There is accommodation to suit backpackers and high end tourists. Good hotels can be found all around the town, in the entertainment areas but also away from the nightlife, suitable for those with families not wanting to be amongst the noisy nightlife.

There are many bars, especially along Walking Street, where are geared towards the single male visitor where local ladies offer their companionship to lonely single guys. However more recently more bars geared towards couples and families have opened up that welcomes regular tourists that are not looking for raunchy entertainment.

There is the beach that also offers water activities, such as paragliding and jet skiing. The beach is a pleasant place to spend a day relaxing in the sun. There are plenty of sun loungers for rent and all kinds of food for sale so no need to worry about getting hungry.

Pattaya also has a fun water park that includes slides and pools where visitors can cool down after spending time in the sun or on the beach.

For those wishing to get some souvenirs to take back home for friends and loved ones, there is the 'floating market' a few kilometres out of town. Many of the local crafts can be bought here.

If you need some time away from the commercial tourist areas then go to Bali Hai Pier. Here you can catch a boat out to the less developed Island of Koh Larn. It is a one hour trip, so best to leave in the morning and return in the afternoon. Food and drinks can be found on the Island so no need to bring your own. The beaches are beautiful and the sea very clean.

Those are the main attractions of Pattaya, there is something for everyone, so you are unlikely to be disappointed.

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