Six-day tour of Pattaya, Bangkok

Bangkok and Pattaya are both modern big cities in Thailand, with rich tourism resources and strong tourism strength. Here, there are splendid Thai classical culture and modern elements, which will make your travel experience more exciting. This is a six-day tour to Pattaya, Bangkok.

Please explain the background before you start writing your travel notes. I usually have no time to take (accompany) my children out to play at work. After the summer vacation, I took my son to Thailand for 6 days (purely free travel). He likes swimming very much, so I chose Bangkok and Pattaya in Thailand for this trip.

Buy a plane ticket

Of course, choosing to go to Thailand was decided temporarily at the beginning of July, and the whole family was prepared to go together. During the summer vacation, direct air tickets are very expensive. My mother and I will pay attention to whether there are tickets at the right price. The first choice is to fly directly from Hangzhou to Bangkok, but there has never been a round-trip air ticket with a price of around 1500 (the time should not be too bad, because the children can't afford it, and the hotel will waste one night). My friend bought a round-trip direct flight from Hangzhou to Bangkok in the Air China app group, and finally I chose the round-trip air ticket of Air Macau Hangzhou-Macau-Bangkok. Price 1868/ person (including tax). The price of adults and children is almost the same, as if children are cheap 100 yuan. It needs to be purchased one month in advance.

I also have plans to buy a joint ticket. On the last day, we can take them to Macau for a day and then go back to Hangzhou from Macau in the evening, so that we can visit two places. After all, Macao is very small, with only two islands. For me who have been to Macau many times, it will be nice to show them around Macau one day. However, going out really can't keep up with the change of plan. For some special reasons, there are many changes and troubles in this trip. I won't list the details first, and I'll talk about them later.

Flight time: From August 22nd to August 27th, Air Macau bought a joint ticket in official website (Ctrip will be cheaper than official website), but the water on Ctrip is very deep. In case the problem is solved, I still choose to buy it in official website. Facts have proved that my choice is correct.

After buying a plane ticket, I had an accident for the first time, and my wife's company couldn't take time off. The reason why she asked for leave was to take her family to travel abroad, which may be the reason why the boss didn't approve. At this time, all the air tickets and hotels have been booked out.

Moreover, the itinerary and air tickets were almost booked, which suddenly disrupted the next travel plan. She was helpless there, too. What if the boss doesn't approve a four-day holiday? Reschedule, refund?

After a week, she went to the boss for an interview about asking for leave. The boss just won't approve a vacation. As a result of communication, she can only grant two days off at most, so there is no way. Two days. Just two days.

I contacted Air Macau to refund her ticket (mail box required), and deducted 600 handling fees, and refunded 1286 yuan.

Because she only has two days left, she will pick us up in Bangkok after work on the 23rd. I exchanged 30,000 Air China miles for her flight from Hangzhou to Bangkok at 22:40 in the evening (the actual cost is 30,000 miles plus 580 tax).

I bought the same one-way ticket from Bangkok-Macau-Hangzhou (1900 yuan). These are the extra expenses in the first accident.

: prepare before departure

1. Passport I got my passport in early July, signed it on Ctrip, and finished it within one week.

2. Phone cards: 3, from 30 yuan/Zhang Ctrip. After arriving in Thailand, the calling card can be registered as Uber, which is a necessity.

3. Visa service fee: 22/ person, passport delivery service fee for 6 people 132 yuan, visa-free fee. [Completed on Ctrip]

4. Thai baht: 265,438+0,000 Thai baht is exchanged in China Bank. The exchange rate is 4.8, but the exchange rate is not good. In fact, you can change it without changing it. When you leave the airport, you can change it at several exchange shops, and you can spend a little money on it. Now you have swiped your card, which is very convenient.

5. Sunscreen equipment: sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, sunscreen, after-sun repair, umbrella.

6. Others: charging treasure, charger, etc.

7. Pick-up and drop-off: This is also necessary, because many people (old people and children) have to book in advance, so I can pick up and drop off all the places I can think of, home-Xiaoshan Airport (90 yuan), Suvarnabhumi Airport-Marriott Bangkok (238 yuan), Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok-Pattaya Mercure (2,800 baht for hotel charter), Pattaya. Xiaoshan Airport-Home (90 yuan), Wife Company,-Xiaoshan Airport (90 yuan). All other car expenses are borne by Uber, which is very simple and practical. If it is a short drive, it can be basically free. (Details later)

8. Tickets for the shemale show in 700 yuan [made on Ctrip]

9. Half-day tour of Bangkok Grand Palace, 3 big tours and 2 small tours, 1327 yuan. [Completed on Ctrip]

10. Air ticket: As mentioned above, let's talk about hotels. Hotels in Thailand are super-selected, which is very cheap compared with major domestic hotel chains. I didn't choose any hotels in Bangkok and Pattaya for this trip. After staying in Bangkok for 2 nights, I finally chose Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, and the actual experience was not ideal.

Besides the price, there is also the overall service level. In a word, I don't recommend this Marriott, but recommend another Sheraton Royal Orchid in Bangkok, which is cheaper than Marriott.

Mercure Hotel in Pattaya also stayed for 2 rooms and 2 nights, similar to Home Inn and Seven Days Chain, which is not recommended.

It is better to choose a hotel in the future.

A comfortable life. After all, you must have a good rest when you come out to play. The above three houses include breakfast. Beauty Hotel was booked on Ctrip, and the other two were booked by me in the APP.

Including tax, 10 thousand yuan is almost 3000 baht/night, and I booked two rooms for two nights

My daughter took the Longteng package at Xiaoshan Airport and exchanged Longteng points.

Because the flight from Hangzhou to Macao has been delayed for more than an hour, the interval between the next flights is very urgent. I was afraid I couldn't get on the plane, so I told the stewardess the situation. When the plane approached Macau, the stewardess told us to go to the front. After the plane stopped, we could get off the plane in advance with the first-class guests, so we had this photo.

The first day, Hangzhou-Macau-Bangkok

Hangzhou-Macau-Bangkok, originally planned to arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport at 2 1:00 pm (due to the delay of Typhoon Tian Ge, it arrived at the airport after 2: 00 Bangkok time). After arriving at the airport, you can follow the crowd or read the signs (with Chinese explanation).

In China, you need to wait for the pick-up at the third door on the second floor (Bangkok, whether you pick up the plane or take a taxi, Uber is in Thai or English. If you can't speak English, communication will be difficult. Where are you?

The driver will call and ask where you are. You are not familiar with the airport. If your English is poor, you will be anxious and unable to express yourself clearly. Don't trust China's service. She can understand you, but her answer is English or Thai. Their English is not standard and there is no software to translate. )

Handling Ctrip visa will give you an entry and exit card (you can ask the stewardess for it, remember to prepare a pen). Write it in advance. When you enter the country, you should prepare your passport with a visa in advance, and the entry and exit form will do. The exit form will be stamped and put away by yourself.

You can enter the country directly with your visa and immigration form. There are many taxis in the lobby on the second floor, but if you ask him to set his watch, he usually won't. The bid price is very high, so it is recommended to use the international version of Uber.

Remember to meet at gate 5 after security check. Gate 5 is the meeting place for all transfers, and they are all waiting there]

Let me talk about my own personal experience. At that time, because we were unfamiliar after leaving the airport, the plane was delayed for a long time. I'm not sure if the shuttle bus master is waiting for me, and I can't speak that language when I call the driver. I was so worried. Fortunately, I met a handsome guy who can speak Chinese. Help me make a phone call to communicate with the driver.

Tell me to wait for the driver at gate 5. The receptionist came up to me with a sign with my name on it, and then got on the bus and took us to the Marriott Hotel. The driver didn't charge extra for waiting, nor did I tip him.

I stayed in the courtyard of the Marriott Hotel in Bangkok that night. Because it was late, I was deadlocked for some time because of language communication problems when I checked in. I'm so tired.

The process of getting out of the plane:

Go straight ahead with the flow of people to the first place that passes the security check. When you pick up your luggage after security check (the assembly point on the second floor), go to gate 5 to find the person who will pick you up.

Five people in Bangkok the next day (1327 yuan).

One-day tour in Bangkok (1327 yuan) Search for one-day tour of Grand Palace on Ctrip ticket and choose the required itinerary. I chose China Quality Group.

One-day tours of Tannen Shado Water Market/Old Parliament Building in Bangkok Grand Palace are 1 and 2. 1 is the four-faced Buddha in the old parliament building of the Jade Buddha Temple in the Grand Palace. Adult: 288 yuan, child ticket: 175 yuan (height 0.9-1.2m). The package with children at 7 am is acceptable, although there are fewer scenic spots.

Package 2 Bangkok Meigong Railway Market Tannen Shado Water Market Grand Palace Jade Buddha Temple One-day tour. The trip was good, and the gathering time of the young and old was too early, and it arrived at 6 o'clock. It is very hot to visit the Grand Palace in the afternoon.

It depends on your own arrangement.

The driver will pick him up at the hotel at 7 am. All you have to do is wait in the hall. After breakfast in the hotel, start a half-day trip to Bangkok. I didn't take many photos, and the children weren't interested, so I took them. I'm so tired. )

At noon, I found several restaurants in the shopping mall near the Four Faces Buddha. Because of language exchange, I found a waiter who can speak a little Chinese. After lunch, I went straight back to the hotel to rest.

I ate something in the executive lounge of Marriott Hotel in the evening. Because my parents didn't have enough to eat, I went to the Chinese restaurant next to the hotel and packed two roasted geese and barbecued rice.

After 6:5438+00 pm, I asked Uber to meet my wife at the airport. I use Uber back and forth, which is very convenient. Uber can use multiple numbers to solve short-distance rides, that is, when you register, you can get four free rides within 50 baht.

After using it for 4 times, re-register with another mobile phone number, so that the new number will have 4 free rides. After the new number is used, the old number can also get the number of rides. It can be recycled if there are many people. It's quite cost-effective to call a car short distance.

On the third day, the Thai shopping shemale performed.

7 1 1 Convenience stores are really all over the street, and the milk and potato chips in them are delicious. I have eaten the food inside once, and it is not delicious. Maybe I'm not used to Thai food. I just think you can smell curry or something when you walk on the street. I have no appetite.

I was going to go shopping, but no one knew that there was no Chinese service and my English was so poor. Communication is really tiring. I haven't found what I want yet. I bought some durian candy, dried durian and the like in the big C supermarket.

I also bought lying Buddha brand green grass cream and mosquito repellent. Check out at noon 12, and prepare to go to Mercure Pattaya. Pattaya is far from Bangkok. We are taxi drivers in the hotel, and the price is 2800 baht.

We left the hotel at 2 o'clock and arrived at the hotel around 5 pm. We all slept in the car on the way to the hotel. After staying in the hotel, we immediately invited Uber to Tiffany's to watch the shemale show. Buy an ordinary air ticket for 140 yuan on Ctrip in advance.

Special reminder: you can't take pictures inside, the air conditioner is too full. It is recommended to take a coat to the show. ) The performance was wonderful. It is worth seeing. You can take a photo with the people at the door after reading it. It costs 100 baht to take a photo.

After watching the program, I found a Chinese restaurant in Pattaya Chinatown. My parents say they don't like to try Chinese food.

My husband and I went to a steak house and had a meal in a grilled salmon restaurant. It tastes good and the price is not expensive. Two people ordered a two-point set meal, only more than 800 baht. (with pictures)

Pattaya's nightlife is very, very rich, very suitable for men. The streets are full of romantic places, and it's good to experience the local customs. Be sure to experience it.

I won't put photos on the Mercure Hotel because it's really bad. It was booked by Ctrip (agent). When I checked in, the front desk said that I couldn't find the order, and I needed to send a confirmation email to their designated mailbox before I could check in. Another unpleasant communication, the language is unreasonable.

: The fourth morning, Grand Island (Golden Sand Island)

Go to Pattaya Pier (Uber is basically the place where you need a car for the whole journey), buy a boat ticket to Grand Island (fare: 30 baht/person) and enjoy the sunshine.

(Original price: 400 baht) (Remember to bargain) I rented two swimming rings, two 150 baht.

(Original price: 200 baht) The sea water is clear and the scenery is good, but remember to protect yourself from the sun. I didn't feel hot in the sea, and I felt sunburned as soon as I came up. (Husband is sunburned and sprayed late. They were in a hurry and immediately went into the water. )

Later, I went to the drugstore to buy aloe vera, and the effect was not bad. When I put it on, I felt no pain at once. )

Take a boat to Grand Island (Golden Sand Island), and you can reach the island in more than half an hour.

After arriving, I rented a motorcycle on the island (300 baht/day) with a deposit 1000 or a passport as collateral. My son and I rode around the island and went to all three beaches.

Finally, we came to the biggest beach on the island and showed them the way. They came to meet us by bus. Next, I will take my son and daughter to play in the water, where they will have lunch.

Friendly reminder:

Regardless of adults and children, you must do a good job of sun protection when playing in the sea. This time, because I was not prepared, I went back to the hotel and found a large area of sunburn on my back, arms and thighs. It tastes terrible. I immediately went to the drugstore to buy aloe vera gel and put it on it. I came back and peeled off a layer of skin. It's too painful.

On the fifth day, I went shopping in Pattaya Center.

Go shopping and eat in Pattaya Center in the morning. Check out at noon 12, wait for the shuttle bus to take us to Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, take the evening flight to Macau, and plan to stay at Holiday Inn Macau Sands City.

The second incident is the flight delay. When we arrived at the airport, we found that our flight was delayed because of Typhoon Kappa, and it will not fly until the 27th tomorrow. As a result, the rest of the trip was delayed. Many tourists on our same flight go to the check-in counter and negotiate with the counter after learning the news.

Because there are no staff at the counter who can speak Chinese, we are very tired in communication and their attitude is not very good. Apart from this statement, we have not received any compensation or apology.

(Air Macau should be careful after buying tickets. At this time, I want to complain, but I don't know where to complain. We can only go back to Bangkok for another night. We quickly booked two hotels in the app, opened Uber and called a taxi back to the Sheraton Royal Orchid Hotel in Bangkok.

I originally planned to go to Macau for a day tomorrow. After the flight was delayed, my trip to Macao disappeared the next day, and I felt heavy losses in an instant.

On the sixth day, I returned home.

Originally planned to arrive in Macau on the evening of 26th, and take my family to visit Macau Island and Taipa Island the next day.

In the morning, the whole family rested in the hotel. At noon 1 after check-out, go to Bangkok airport and then go home, which is the direct mode.

If the flight from Bangkok to Macau does not arrive in time in the afternoon, there will be no contact between Macau and Hangzhou. Fortunately, we finally caught the last bus in Macau.

This six-day trip to Thailand ends here. After coming back, everyone said that Thailand was not fun, and they could only expect a better experience on their next trip.

My travel notes tend to be daily accounts, but some personal feelings and detailed experiences are quite real and helpless. The above is most of our itinerary for your reference, hoping to provide some help for your itinerary.

Finally, I hope your trip is meaningful. Whether flying, staying in a hotel, watching a performance or playing, it can bring you unforgettable memories and a perfect travel experience.