Pattaya - city of tourists
If someone labels Pattaya, a city of tourists, it won’t be an understatement. It was just a small village with a few private bungalows for the American officers who like to lay back in the sun in late 1960’s, but now is one of the major cities of Thailand. The self-governing city’s primary attraction are its beaches and nightlife, and the best way to enjoy both is by staying in Pattaya Villas. Pattaya is just over 91 miles away from the capital city, Bangkok and is the nearest major beach resort destination. The city’s foremost source of income is tourism, and as per local news, up to 13 million people visit the city each year.
Jewels of the city
This famous coastal city is split into three key areas, Naklua, Pattaya Beach and Jomtien and you must look for Holiday Villas to rent in Pattaya for a better stay. Although Pattaya’s beaches and nightlife are something people visit the city most for you still cannot miss the elegant Sanctuary of Truth. This all wooden temple, situated in the northern part of the town next to the sea, is definitely a sight to see. For nature lovers, Chaloem Phrakiat Park is the ideal place to head to relax and unwind. Buddha Hill is another big lure for the visitors; it has the biggest Buddha statue in Pattaya at 18 metres tall.
Rent a spectacular villa in Pattaya
Pattaya has a huge selection of holiday villas to rent for all budgets. In fact some of the best value villas can be found in Pattaya and you’ll be surprised that in many cases they are cheaper than a hotel. Any time of year is a good time to visit Pattaya and enjoy all the sights and activities in the region so what better way to make the perfect holiday than to stay in a Pattaya villa. You’ll enjoy privacy with your own swimming pool and all modern comforts while never be too far from the action.
North Pattaya, Pattaya
Pattaya is split in three main areas that bring diverse activities and venues from one to the other. We have summarized below North Pattaya:
The area starts with the Dolphin Roundabout, North Pattaya and Na Klua Bay offering a quieter atmosphere in contrast with the bustling beach road in Central and South. This is the area where you will find upper market and classy restaurants, more luxurious hotels and resorts facing out to the beach as opposed to those within the city itself.
The major events of Pattaya do extend to the northern area. The Wan Lai Festival is the most popular. The heat in Thailand intensifies during the month of April. Thai people of old were wise enough to initiate the Songkran festival to cool themselves off from the heat and celebrate it as the Thai New Year. In the central region, the festival is usually held on the 13th, l4th and 15th of April while in the East there is a difference as the water throwing activities commence on the 16th or 17th, 18th or 19th known as "Wan Lai" (Flowing Day).
Expect to get wet, wet, wet as people flock to the streets and attack each other with water and white talcum powder, cooling off and expressing any latent unneighbourly feelings. Pattaya City holds its Wan Lai festival annually on April 19th with activities such as water pouring for the elders, processions and the fun of dowsing and another with water, a time for Thais and foreigners alike.
Pattaya Festival is usually held at the middle of April to promote tourism and Pattaya's reputation. Floral floats are paraded along the streets. The Miss Pattaya Beauty contest is held as well as traditional aquatic sports competitions and construction of sand castles. A spectacular fireworks display takes place on the beach and fire crackers are also set off. Simultaneously, there are arts and cultural performances, exhibitions and souvenirs for sale.
Pattaya is working hard to reinvent itself as more than a sex tourism destination, and this festival, relying heavily on North Pattaya, highlights the attractions of the city for all visitors, families included.
Chonburi Buffalo Races are held in Chon Buri during October every year. The water buffalo is one of the mainstays in the life of a Thai farmer, but in this annual event it is put to more amusing uses than ploughing the local fields, such as buffalo races and contests pitting buffalo and man. Beauty and the Beast contests add to the fun a festival that attracts crowds from nearby seaside resorts.
North Pattaya villas and apartments
The villas in North Pattaya are usually of a higher quality, and price, than their neigbours in Central and South Pattaya, and more sought after at least in terms of privacy and surroundings. It's always worth checking what exactly is nearby depending on your reasons for visiting. The apartments are luxury condominium range.