Pattaya has a reputation as the nightlife capital of Asia, and it does have a hectic nightlife scene. Pattaya is increasingly a tourist destination for families with high class hotels and spas, beautiful beaches, great food and good weather year round.
Pattaya has lots of activities for the whole family, there are many outdoor activities where you see Asia 's wild animals in a natural habitat, see Thailand' s cultural heritage, fun activities like go - karting and more adventurous activities like Flight of the Gibbon, where you swing through the tree tops in a beautiful nature reserve.
Visitor can take an elephant trek through the elephant village, and see see an elephant show.
See how these predators have in their natural environment. There is also a show where handlers interact with these dangerous creatures.
The zoo is situated in a natural setting with beautiful landscaped gardens.
The Khao Kheo Open Zoo is the largest zoo in Thailand. It 's a magnificent collection of natural forest, wild animals and bird aviary. The zoo is sponsored by HM Queen Sirikit. It is home to some rare species including, white tigers, and endangered species such as Clouded Leopard, Asian Wild Dog, and Malayan Tapir. There are more than 300 species and 8,000 animals living in a sanctuary of over 2,000 acres.
There is also a children & # 39; s zoo where children can interact with animals, and a night safari with a guided tour through 3 km of natural habitat, where you will see many many animals.
For the adventurous traveler, there & # 39; s a flight of the Gibbon, which is a tree top trail through 3 kilometers of platforms and rope bridges set in the jungle canopy.
The Pattaya Floating Market is a quaint village representing the traditional Thai way of life. Here you can can buy Thai food in the market or from the floating boats, as well as Thai wood and silk items made by skilled artisans.
For those who enjoy enjoying horse riding or would like to go on a trail ride, the riding school at Horseshoe point, offers wide range of horse riding activities, including trail rides, riding lessons, and show jumping.
NongNooch Tropical Gardens is set in a 600 - acre landscaped park and is world reowned for its beautiful botanical gardens, the largest in Southeast Asia.
See the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Wat Arun in Bangkok, and the ancient temples of Ayutthaya and Sukhotai. You also get to see the Eiffel Tower, the Sydney opera house, and the leaning tower of Pisa!
Pattaya has fun activities for everyone. If you wan to find out more about this fascinating city check out my website at http://www.pattaya-discover.com.
