Culture of Pattaya. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Pattaya, Thailand The resort of Pattaya will be of great pleasure and interest for hiking fans who like to explorr scenic nature areas on foot and to visit different reserves and nature parks. However, apart from nature sights and attractions Pattaya is a tourist destination rich in architectural and historical landmarks and sights which are well worth exploration during the vacation. The most stunning structure in Pattaya is the Sanctuary of Truth. The construction of this grand building was started in 1981 and is still unfinished.
Pattaya is the most buzzing and vivacious resort of the country. The resort area is of great popularity among beach recreation fans and hot parties addicts. However apart from numerous clubs … Open
The main building material is teak wood. The majestic church features plenty of unique decorations, handmade carving and dressing and other elements of décor executed in national style. Even though the decoration of the church is planned to be finished only by 2025 the church is open for visiting of tourists. Close to the church travelers will find the most famous miniature model village named Mini Siam.
In the park tourists will find the miniatures of various landmarks and sights of world significance among which there are the Eiffel Tower, the Tower Bridge, the Kremlin and various famous Thai churches and temples. The Wat Yansangwararam complex will be of great interest for those tourists interested in local history and culture. The complex presents a scenic valley surrounded with high mountains. One of the mountains keeps the image of Buddha being the largest in the world with the height of about 160m. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
1. The city of Pattaya welcomes its guests all the year round. The hottest period of the year is considered to be from April till May. The rainiest months of the year in Pattaya are … Open
This is exactly the place of a scale open air museum named Wihan Sian. Its exposition numbers over several hundreds of sculptures. These sculptures were a present to Pattaya from China allies as a symbol of gratefulness, acknowledgement and friendship. Among the sculptures tourists will find the figures of warriors and genuine Pekingese lions, outstanding artists and cultural figures, persons of influence and sophists which take a larger part of the museum. A rich collection of pictorial art masterpieces are presented in the building of the museum.
Koh Larn Pattaya guests should necessarily visit the Buddha Hill where an 18m statue of the idol is located. A small temple is placed near the statue. All the visitors can look into the temple to bring offerings to Buddha. The top of the hill is equipped with several spacious observation grounds offering a vibrant view over the scenic suburbs of Pattaya. The suburbs of the resort keep several significant spots of tourist attraction as well. Among them tourists will find the Wang Saen Suk Hell Garden. The garden is located on the place of an ancient Buddhist monastery and tells its visitors about old legends of another world.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Pattaya and surroundings

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Unique spots in Pattaya and near

Temple of Emerald Buddha

From the series “The Most Iconic Temples in the World”
The beautiful temple is open to the people of any denominations that can see one of the most important Buddhist sanctuaries. The tourists should only observe one important rule - one should only enter into the temple in the reserved and long clothes. At the entrance to the temple the unprepared guests can borrow the long trousers. The history of the appearance of the unique statue is as peculiar as its harmonious shape. … Read further

Fried Grasshoppers in Bangkok Restaurants

From the series “The Most Disgusting Dishes in the World”
Given the fact that the purchase of meat for many indigenous people is an accomplishment, a bag of fried grasshoppers is their only way to get a protein portion that is necessary for the health and keeping fit. Also, experts found out that grasshoppers are superior to many other common products in number of minerals and vitamins. So, it’s safe to say that this exotic food is good for health. … Read further

Baiyoke Sky Hotel

From the series “The World's Tallest Hotels”
On the 77th floor a covered observation platform with the entire panorama of the city has been placed. It is well-equipped technically, the most remote sights can be observed with telescopes. There are also interactive maps there, that makes it possible to find the necessary object in seconds. … Read further

Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Pattaya

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