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Pattaya is a vibrant coastal city known for its stunning beaches and lively atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy a variety of water sports, including jet skiing, parasailing, and snorkeling. The city’s beaches, like Pattaya Beach and Jomtien Beach, offer sunbathing and relaxation, while the nearby Coral Island (Koh Larn) provides beautiful scenery and crystal-clear waters for swimming and water activities.

Nightlife in Pattaya is famous, with Walking Street being the heart of the entertainment scene. Here, guests can find numerous bars, clubs, and live music venues. The city also hosts cabaret shows that feature colorful performances and dazzling costumes.

For those interested in culture, Pattaya offers attractions such as the Sanctuary of Truth, a stunning wooden temple that showcases intricate carvings, and Wat Phra Yai, home to a large seated Buddha statue that provides panoramic views of the city. Visitors can also explore Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, a beautifully landscaped park that features themed gardens, cultural shows, and elephant performances.

Adventure seekers can try activities like zip-lining, go-karting, or visiting the Pattaya Floating Market for a unique shopping experience. Families can enjoy attractions like Cartoon Network Amazone Waterpark and the Pattaya Dolphin World. With its mix of relaxation, adventure, and entertainment, Pattaya is a destination that caters to a wide range of interests.

List of the Best places that you will be exploring in Chiang Mai

A stunning mountaintop temple offering breathtaking views of Chiang Mai and housing a revered golden stupa.Discover ancient temples, vibrant markets, and cultural landmarks within the historic walls of this charming district.

Wat Phra Singh

Wat Phra Singh is famous Buddhist temple, built in the 14th century. It is a valuable Buddhist temple with splendid architectural designs. The temple complex comprises of the Phra Singh Buddha image and has great religious significance. You can visit this temple to pay your respects.

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is another famous Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, built in the 19th century. It is one of the most respected temples in Chiang Mai, locals and tourists visit this place to offer their prayers. With its beautiful location, great architectural designs and astonishing craftsmanship, once you enter the temple complex, you will find complete peace and serenity. The view from the temple’s terrace is simply amazing. The main highlight of the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is the statue of the seven headed snake, it lines all the 306 stairs present. The temple also has a museum and souvenir shop; you are allowed to walk around. As a sacred spot for the Thai’s, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is located 15 kms away from the city of Chiang Mai. To visit this sacred place, it is better to consider for a Chiang Mai tour package so that you don’t miss out any important place to visit.
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Tiger Kingdom

To witness the majestic wild cats, the Tiger Kingdom is the perfect spot for the daring ones. Located at Patong Hill, the Tiger Kingdom houses dozens of Indo-Chinese tigers; you will find tigers from cubs to adults and of course of various adult sizes. The tigers here are taught to interact with humans from birth; visitors can even pet them, click photos with them and even feed them. Don’t worry! An instructor will be beside you at all times during your visit near the cage. For the best experience, visit during the feeding hours of the tiger. If you want, you can visit inside the cage of the tigers of your choice. To maintain the safety of the visitors, and instructor will be there with you while inside the cage. Every visitor gets a chance to spend 10 minutes inside the cave. After a daring interaction with the tigers, you can enjoy a delicious meal at the local stalls and restaurants. To bring back memories with you, there are many to things purchase as tokens.
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Chiang Dao Cave

Another thrilling experience for the adventure lovers is exploring the Chiang Dao Cave. As per legends, it additionally interfaces with various other caves before at last arising outside. It extends across the mountains and flaunts stupendous stalagmite and stalactite formations. However, for the safety of the tourists only a part the cave is allowed to be visited.

Bo Sang Umbrella Village

Bo Sang Umbrella Village is famous for its beautiful handcraft items and its stunning surrounding backdrop. When you visit this spot, it permits you to dive deeper into the culture of Thailand and its traditional enterprises.
A highlight of this place is the painted umbrellas and fans, and hence the name of this beautiful village, Bo Sang Umbrella Village.

Karen Hill Tribe

Karen Hill Tribe is famous for the tribe wearing long brass coils around their necks. The history of this tribe dates back to 18th century in search of fertile agricultural lands, and since then till now they have been residing here, and even with the bygone era they have maintained their culture. The people of this tribe originally migrated from Myanmar. When you visit this village you will find a big entrance at the village gates, and inside this village you will find many shops, it’s like a market you can buy many authentic and traditional items here. As you walk along the streets, you can see the women weaving baskets, weaving clothes, silver crafting etc. This village promotes tourism, mainly to help the tribe of this village. For you it would be one of the best authentic experience.
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Doi Inthanon National Park

Doi Inthanon National Park is popularly known as “The Roof of Thailand.” It has amazing waterfalls, secluded towns, vistas, unique bird watching, dawn and nightfall watching experience, and the cold climate that endures the entire year because of its high altitude. The highlight of Doi Inthanon National Park is that it has the highest peak in Thailand.

Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall

The route to Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall, let’s you indulge in a panoramic tour from Chiang Mai. It is one of the best weekend getaways for the people residing in Chiang Mai or for the people of Bangkok to get away from the chaotic lifestyle. It is one of the best places and must be included in your Chiang Mai tour itinerary.

Wat Chedi Luang

Wat Chedi Luang was built in the 14th century, it is also popularly known as the ‘temple of the Great Stupa.’ The temple complex consists of three main temples; one of the temples comprises the statue of Emerald Buddha, making it a sacred and significant temple in temple. This temple is located in the old city of Chiang Mai, you will surely enjoy visiting this place.

Lanna Folklife Museum

The Lanna Folklife Museum in Chiang Mai is famous for its unique collection of artifacts and traditional costumes of the people. Visitors can engage themselves with interactive sessions and get to know the culture of the people of Northern Thailand up close.

San Kamphaeng Hot Springs

Have you ever visited a local park with hot spring water, probably not? San Kamphaeng Hot Springs in Chiang Mai is one such spot, where visitors get a chance to dip their legs in the hot spring water, while enjoying a relaxing and cozy time at the park. The temperature of the water is kept 105 degree Celsius only.
For locals in Chiang Mai it is one of the best spot to spend the day. Also, one of the best place to visit during your Chiang Mai tour as it will keep your feet warm and relaxed. No need for a leg massage after a hectic day.

Chiang Mai Zoo

Chiang Mai Zoo is located in one of the most beautiful locations in Thailand, the hilltop of the Doi Suthep Mountain. This zoo is home to some of the unique species in the world. It comprises of flamingos, koalas, penguins, seals, zebras, lions, tigers, hippos, giraffes etc. After exploring the zoo, you can also check out the freshwater aquarium and the Chiang Mai Snow Doom and many more other attractions inside the zoo.

Huay Kaew Waterfall

Huay Kaew Waterfall is one of the best waterfalls in the Chiang Mai district, boasting with natural beauty, stunning landscape, and rich vegetation. This place is the perfect spot to relax and unwind. The best part of this waterfall is that when you visit the Chiang Mai zoo, you can visit this place too, as it is located nearby.

Elephant Conservation Centre

As the name suggests, the Elephant Conservation Centre was built to protect the Asian elephants amidst a peaceful and serene environment. It is only camp that is owned and protected by government of Thailand. This is one of the best places to interact with the elephants; you can see how the elephants are being educated, their eating habits, and more. It is in fact quite exciting to be a part of this safety programme of the elephants.

White Sands of Turtle Island

White Sands of Turtle Island is another important unique tourist spot in Thailand. As the name goes, you cannot find here a lot of turtles, one or two turtles might be possible, but the name of this island was mainly given due to the turtle nose shape, which connects with the neighboring island. It is one of the most serene and peaceful place in Chiang Mia region, if you simple want to relax this is the place.

Chiang Mai Night Safari

Chiang Mai Night Safari is the second-largest nocturnal zoo in the world. During the day, it serves as a zoo and at night you can experience the night safari. It offers tourist a unique experience, a chance a night to get a close of the wild animals up close. This park was actually designed based on the theme of Singapore Night Safari.

Flight of the Gibbon

Charged as the best chief zip line canopy visit in Thailand’s, this experience brings you close into the wildernesses of the Chompoo Wildlife Sanctuary. Get a chance to travel above the forest floor from one corner to another through a progression of zip lines suspended up high.
Flight of the Gibbon became quite famous among tourists in Laos, when its operation was first officially started. Due to its popularity, it was planned to set up in the forest areas of Chonburi, which is only an hour away from the Bangkok city.

Grand Canyon Chiang Mai

Grand Canyon Chiang Mai is also popularly known as Hang Dong Canyon and in the past, it used to be a limestone quarry. This canyon looks similar to the one that’s located in America and hence the same name. It is one of the best weekend getaway in Chiang Mai and a popular tourist spot, visitors can enjoy here exciting water activities

Wiang Kum Kam

Wiang Kum Kam was built in the 13th century along the Ping River by the great King Mangrai. It was in fact the capital of Lanna Kingdom, but due to its constant flooding situations in the past, this place was abandoned. Currently, it is one of the popular tourist spot of archaeological importance, what you can see now are the ruins of the past.

Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden

As the name suggests, it is one of the breathtaking locations in Chiang Mai region, completely covered with gorgeous flowers amidst the lush green forest. Visitors can a glimpse of the various plant collections, endangered plant species and more.
To reach this place, you have to walk for around 30 minutes, and those not willing to walk, can rent motorbikes. This is one of the must visit tourist spot to enjoy a relaxing atmosphere.

Activities to do in Patttaya

Pattaya offers a wide range of activities for visitors looking to explore its vibrant atmosphere. The city is renowned for its stunning beaches, where guests can indulge in water sports such as jet skiing, parasailing, and snorkeling. Pattaya Beach and Jomtien Beach are popular spots for sunbathing and enjoying beachside bars and restaurants.

For those seeking adventure, the nearby Coral Island (Koh Larn) is a fantastic day trip destination, offering beautiful beaches and opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, and other water activities. The city is also famous for its lively nightlife, particularly on Walking Street, where visitors can experience an array of bars, clubs, and entertainment venues, including cabaret shows featuring colorful performances.

Other Things to do in Pattaya

Find out the best places to go for shopping
  1. CentralFestival Pattaya Beach
  2. Pattaya Floating Market
  3. Tiffany’s Show Shop
  4. Royal Garden Plaza
  5. The Avenue Pattaya
  6. Mike Shopping Mall
  7. Soi Buakhao Market
  8. Saturday Street Walking Market
Souvenirs you should buy from Pattaya
  1. Thai Silk
  2. Handcrafted Jewelry
  3. T-Shirts and Souvenirs
  4. Local Snacks
  5. Wood Carvings
  6. Beachwear and Accessories
  7. Ceramics
  8. Thai Spa Products
  9. Elephant-themed Items
  10. Traditional Thai Art

Are you ready to explore this unique place?

Since Pattaya offers a unique blend of beachside relaxation and vibrant nightlife, it should definitely be on your itinerary when visiting Thailand. With the right guide and a Pattaya Tour Package, you’ll discover all the city’s hidden gems and popular attractions. It’s a must-visit destination for travelers from around the globe, promising unforgettable experiences and memories.

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