What are the interesting things in Pattaya? What are the interesting things in Pattaya Beach?

Pattaya is famous for its sunshine, beaches and seafood, and is known as "Hawaii of the East". There are only 1, people here, but it receives more than 1 million tourists every year. More than 9% of the population in the city are engaged in tourism-related work.

The 15-kilometer coastline is clear and smooth everywhere, tourists from all over the world enjoy sunbathing leisurely, and water sports such as water skiing and diving are also popular. After nightfall, colorful fireworks decorated Pattaya's night sky, and various shows appeared one after another. Neon lights in dance halls and nightclubs flashed brightly, small bars on both sides of the street were very lively, and pop music filled the streets.

regional distribution

Pattaya is 154 kilometers away from Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, and is a world-famous beach resort. Pattaya has three major beaches: Pattaya Beach, Jomtien Beach (South Beach) and Rakula Beach (North Beach), which are separated by mountains and cliffs.

Pattaya Beach is located in the north-central part of the city, which is the section of the coastline with the finest sand and the clearest sea water. It is also the busiest beach in Pattaya, where bars, restaurants and hotels are concentrated.

Qiaomtien Beach is 1km south of Pattaya Beach, which is quiet and laid-back, making it the most suitable beach for admiring and vacationing in Pattaya. Many western backpackers prefer to play water sports such as surfing or sailing here.

Believe it or not, your museum, nongnooch tropical garden and Qiaomtien Beach are adjacent to Pattaya Beach in the north and south, which constitute a relatively concentrated holiday area in Pattaya.

Hat Naklua is located in Little Beach, north of Pattaya Beach. It is also quiet and pleasant, and many Thai families will choose to spend their holidays here.

there are three beautiful islands off the coast 7 kilometers west of Pattaya-Golden Sand Island, Samet and Ko Krok, among which Golden Sand Island is the most beautiful.

Time difference

Thailand time is 7 hours earlier than GMT and 1 hour later than Beijing time. Don't forget to put your watch back one hour after boarding the plane from China. Greenwich mean time is 12: , Thailand time is 19: and Beijing time is 2: .

power socket

the power socket in Thailand has two holes, 22V and 5Hz. Domestic two-phase plugs can be used directly, while three-phase plugs need converters. Thailand's three-phase plug is different from China's (the one in the middle is round), so it's better to bring a three-phase to two-phase plug conversion device.

November to February is the best season in Pattaya, which is dry and rainy, with an average temperature of only about 15-18℃ and colorful flowers.

Pattaya is a year-round tourist city, but due to the rainy season (June-October), there is more rainfall, which belongs to the off-season. From November to February, the weather is cooler and there are more tourists. In April, there will be more tourists because of the Songkran Festival. Of course, Pattaya is most famous for its shemale performance. If you are interested in this, you can go to Pattaya in March to see the pageant.

Festivals

Thailand's New Year's Day, Buddha's Day, Songkran Festival, Constitution Day, King's Ascension Day, Farming Day, Summer Festival, Queen's Birthday, King's Birthday (National Day), and the Fifth Emperor's Ascension Day are all celebrated in Pattaya. Although the form is similar to other parts of Thailand, the atmosphere is much warmer. The following three festivals are the most lively and distinctive festivals in Pattaya.

shemale beauty pageant

Time: March

The most distinctive feature of Pattaya is the shemale beauty pageant held in March. There are many routine programs in beauty pageants such as float parade and talent show, and various derived entertainment projects enable tourists to participate in it to the greatest extent, making it a grand national carnival.

Songkran Festival

Time: mid-April

It is known as the Dai People's Water-splashing Festival, which is held in mid-April every year. The celebration time in Pattaya is slightly different from that in other parts of Thailand. In addition to splashing water to pray for blessings, Pattaya's Songkran Festival celebrations also include drama performances and beauty contests. As a large number of foreign tourists always come to Pattaya during the Songkran Festival, this traditional festival is more like an international carnival.

Pattaya Marathon

Time: July

This marathon, jointly organized by Tourism Thailand and Pattaya City, is held in July every year. Rich prizes and prizes, together with Pattaya's charming scenery, always attract many good runners to participate.