Districts of Pattaya are conventionally divided into several parts. It is worth noting that the boundaries between these areas are blurred and no attempts to delineate these boundaries are usually seen on tourist maps.
Names and descriptions of areas in Pattaya
- Naklua: has the main bus station, Northpoint complex, expensive condominiums, a large seafood market, the Temple of Truth, a small dolphinarium (shows every day at 11:30 and 15:30), Jo Jo Horse Club (horse rides await guests), Inter Snooker Club (a place for playing snooker - it resembles billiards), Siam Sailing (here they will offer to go on a yacht trip - it will be the perfect background for a photo session), fairly clean beaches, suitable for a quiet relaxation.
- Central Pattaya: This crowded and bustling area of attractions has massage parlors, shops, in particular the Central Festival shopping center, markets (there are also nightlife) and other entertainment venues. The advantage of the area lies in transport accessibility - you can get here from other areas for 10 baht (tourists living in Central Pattaya will be able to get to other areas with a minimal investment of time and money).
- South Pattaya: the area is interesting for the go-kart track, BigC hypermarket, Bali Hai pier (from here you can get to Koh Lan by ferry), Walking Street (from 18:00 it begins to dazzle with neon signs and invite guests to beer and go-go bars, billiard rooms, to large discos and various exotic shows).
- Jomtien area: famous for its high-rise Reflaction, night market, beach (Thai massage, paintball game, gentle entrance to the water, sunbathing, bungee jumping await you).
- Pratumnak area: famous for the residence of the Princess of Thailand, Buddhist temple, Pattaya Park hotel with a water park (there are giant slides, a large ring pool, a children's area, a jacuzzi, a sauna, a diving center, a fitness center, jogging tracks), a park where exotic plants are planted and trees. And here you can also stand on the platform next to the huge PATTAYA letters (in the evening they glow brightly on the hill).
Top 10 attractions in Pattaya
Where to stay for tourists
Are you interested in a relaxing and family vacation? It makes sense for you to look for accommodation in the Jomtien area. But even here there are some nuances, since it is conventionally divided into “active” (it has a large number of entertainment venues, including the New Rompho Bar Complex; events such as beach volleyball and windsurfing tournaments are regularly held here) and “calm” (this territory is occupied by pools, bungalows, tropical parks) parts.
Nightlife lovers who prefer to stay awake at night rather than during the day are advised to stay in the Central Pattaya area - music is always lively and late into the night; and sex tourists can look for accommodation within walking distance of Walking Street.
Well, beach lovers can stay in the Naklua, Jomtien or Pratumnak areas.
