Pattaya, Thailand: Beach Resort
If you wish to visit Thailand, you may choose this destination: Pattaya. Pattaya is one of Asia’s premier beach resorts and annually attracts millions of pleasure-seekers from all over the world. This place is located about 147 kilometers southeast of Bangkok, about 2-hour drive along Highway No. 3 via Bang Na, Bang Pakong, Chon Buri and Siracha. There is an airconditioned and non-airconditioned coaches regularly leave Bangkok’s Eastern Bus Terminal, at the mouth of Soi Ekkamai (Soi 63) on Sukhumvit Road, throughout the day.
Pattaya is one of Asia’s premier beach resorts and annually attracts millions of pleasure-seekers from all over the world. Pattaya’s sunny world is synonymous with pleasant beaches, every conceivable water sport from windsurfing to scuba diving, alluring offshore coral islands, excellent accommodation lining the resort’s palm-fringed, crescent bay, superb seafood, a colourful, relaxing tropical ambiance and, after sunset, all the magic and enchantment of an almost legendary nightlife.
There are many facilities for families, sportsmen and independent travelers, Pattaya offers all the ingredients for a truly memorable holiday.
LAND SPORT
Golf: Bangphra, a 4-kilometre drive from Km. 112 on Highway No. 3, and the Siam Country Club both offer challenging 18-hole courses within 30 minutes of Pattaya.
Horseback Riding: The Reo Park Ranch, 5 kilometers from Highway No. 3 along the Siam Country Club road, offers daytime and enchanting moonlight trail rides on thoroughbreds imported from Australia.
Motor / Motorcycle Racing: The 2.4 kilometer Pattaya Circuit, at Km. 14 on Route 36 to Rayong, regularly features exciting local and international races.
Tennis: Major hotels open their courts to non-guests. Some have resident local professional who offer hourly instruction.
Pattaya Park: a water amusement park beside Chomthian Beach which features colourful water slides and whirlpools, and where accommodation is available.
Pattaya Elephant Kraal: a daily afternoon show with broad popular appeal features elephants bathing and exhibitions of obedience, strength and forestry skills.
Nong Nooch Village: a 600-acre, artfully landscaped country features orchid nurseries, an arts & crafts centre and a popular cultural show of folk dances, traditional ceremonies and martial arts displays.
August 14, 2008 | Under: patayya — meds @ 7:25 am |
