This small hill, its peak accessed by an asphalt road, affords panoramic views of Pattaya City and Pattaya Bay . Khao Pattaya has been developed and is currently the site of the Naval Sor Tor Ror radio station, where there is a monument to Kromluangchumphon, known as the Father of the Royal Thai Navy. A Buddha image is enshrined on the hilltop. Suan Chaloemphrakiat (Fitness Park ) The Million Years Stone Park and Pattaya Crocodile Farm This place is popular, attraction with Thai and foreigner tourists. Covering an area of close to 40 acres, the compound comprises rock gardens and a botanical garden of rare plants and beautifully landscapes. Top sights include fossilized plants over a million years in age and a 200-year-old Thai style bonsai, plus dwarf horses, ostrich, crocodile pools and a collection of rare animals such as albino bears. Crocodile round-ups, magic and animal performances are also major attractions. Open daily from 8.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m., with crocodile shows from 11.00am - 5.00pm. Additional information may be obtained by calling tel: 0 3824 9347-9 or the Bangkok office at tel: 0 2579 4008, 0 2579 5033.
Mini Siam This miniature city is on the left-hand side at km143 on Sukhumvit Highway before reaching down town Pattaya. The models, made to a scale of 1 to 25, cover places of worship, ancient remains and famous sights in Thailand and abroad. Open daily from 7.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m. The Bottle Art Museum The museum, located on Soi Sari, at Km 145 Highway, showcases art contained in glass bottles. The exhibits are the creations of Dutch sculptor Mr. Peter Bedelais, who has crafted various intricate pieces and assembled them in glass bottles of different shapes.
Elephant Village Located on Phonpraphanimit Road , which lies off Highway III at km 145, this elephant camp focuses on the working life of elephants and their mahouts. There are daily performances of elephants at work and play, as well as a grand war parade. Additional information may be obtained by calling tel: 03824 9174-5, 038249818. Pattaya Amusement Park This amusement centre at Jomtien features a large water park with giant slides, a sky high basket/hopper and other fun activities. There is also a tower topped with a revolving restaurant that commands panoramic views of the area. Tel: 0 3825 1201-8. Motion Master Moving Theatre Also at the Royal Garden Plaza , this theatre offers high-tech screenings of motion and movement as experienced in real life. Open daily from 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. Tel: 0 3871 0294. Sanctuary of Truth Construction of this gigantic architectural structure, located on the shore at Laem Ratchawet on Na Klua Road, North Pattaya, was begun in 1981 by Mr. Lek Wiriyaphan, founder of the Ancient City in Samut Prakan, and today has assumed colossal proportions. Made entirely of wood and with exquisite architectural carvings, the building was conceived out of the vision that human civilization has been achieved and nurtured by religious and philosophical truth. Open daily from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Monkey Training Centre Located in Soi Chaiyaphruk, off Highway III at Kn1151, the centre displays how monkeys, are trained to pick coconuts and perform other tasks. There is also a cockfighting and a snake show. Five shows daily at 9.00 a.m., 11.00 a.m., 12.00 noon, 2.00 p.m., and 5.00 p.m. Tel: 0 3875 6367.
Tambon Nong Prue, the farm has a wide array of different orchids. Visitors may purchase plants or cut flowers. Open daily from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Tel. 0 3842 9013.
Some 10 kilometres off Sukhumvit Road ,. Horseshoe Point Club offers horse riding at all levels of proficiency, as well as dressage, cross-country jumping and polo. Tel: 0 3873.5050. Romance of the Three Kingdoms Park Situated close by Horseshoe Point, the park contains several beautiful Chinese-style buildings and art objects. Open daily from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Tel: 0 3842 1428.
Wat Yansangwararam Located 15 kilometres south of Pattaya, off to the left of Sukhumvit Road at KM 160, Wat Yansangwararam was dedicated to the Supreme Patriarch in 1976 and was later graciously admitted under the patronage of His Majesty the King. It is a superb example of modem Thai religious architecture, while the park like grounds also contain pavilions designed in different national styles.
Suan Nong Nooch About 18 kilometres south off Pattaya, off to the left of Sukhumvit Road at KM 163 Suan Nong Nooch is a recreation park in a typical Thai setting, with tropical gardens, elephants and cultural Shows. Show times are 9.45 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 13.00pm 15.45 p.m. Tel: 0 3842 9321
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