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Destination Guides
Location overview and Attractions and Activities guides to Bangkok and Pattaya
Bangkok - Guide, Activities and Attractions
Bangkok
Bangkok was founded in 1782 by the first monarch of the present Chakri Dynasty. It is now the country's spiritual, cultural, diplomatic, commercial and educational hub. It covers an area of more than 1,500 square kilometres, and it is home to approximately ten million people, or more than 10% of the country's population.
Over the last few decades, Thailand's capital city, Bangkok, has morphed into a modern, exciting and sophisticated city. It offers to visitors not only the cosmopolitan amenities they would expect from other big cities, but also a unique treasure trove of cultural attractions. Thailand, in the heart of Southeast Asia, was never colonised and thus kept its unique culture and heritage intact. Bangkok offers visitors the opportunity to experience fascinating glimpse of Thailand's gentle culture amidst the bustle of a great and dynamic metropolis.
For tourists, Bangkok has a feast of attractions to offer. The city is dotted with over 400 glittering Buddhist temples of great beauty and fascination. Along with magnificent palaces, ultra-modern shopping centres, lush parks, traditional teak houses and local markets. One of the best ways to view Thai traditional ways of life, is by cruising along the timeless canals of the Chao Phraya River, or "River of Kings, that wind through the city.
Useful tourist information on Bangkok can be obtained from the official website of the Bangkok Tourism Division: www.bangkoktourist.com.
We've also compiled an extensive list of the best things to see and do in Bangkok.
Attractions and Activities Guide
Pattaya - Guide, Activities and Attractions
Pattaya
Pattaya is nestled along a picturesque bay on the East Coast of the Gulf of Thailand, roughly 170 kilometers south-east of Bangkok. From a fishing village in the 1960's, Pattaya has emerged as the favorite Southeast Asian vacation destination.
Unlike other beach resorts, where natural surroundings are used as a magnet to attract visitors, Pattaya makes an all-out attempt to provide the best of everything. Here, everything means everything a tourist can imagine while on holiday: recreation, entertainment, sports, sightseeing and fun! To put it simply, Pattaya is a paradise for everyone, as it has a variety of attractions suitable for all types of visitors. This is the place where you can fill your day, from dusk to dawn, with endless activities, or you may choose to do nothing at all...
Pattaya currently integrates the delights of a first-class beach resort, cosmopolitan dining, modern shopping and lively night entertainment facilities with more than 300 assorted establishments. In addition, there are an array of sporting and recreational activities on offer, including beaches, golf courses, tennis courts, go-kart racing, gyms, spas, massage parlours, theme parks, elephant riding, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, speedboat cruising, parasailing, water skiing and so much more. On the other hand, at night, there are restaurants, bars, theaters, cabaret shows, night clubs, bowling halls, billiard clubs, discos, sauna and massage parlours, not to cite its absolutely incredible shopping which is available non-stop both day-and-night.
Pattaya is not just for big kids though, children and families love the fast-paced city as well. For them the fun is just as tantalising. Children have a slew of activities and destinations, like Ripley's Believe It Or Not, that are not to be missed. Not to mention that our hotels have children-friendly pools, play areas and equipment.
Useful tourist information on Pattaya can be obtained from the official website of the Pattaya Tourism Division: www.pattayacity.com.
We've also compiled an extensive list of the best activities in town.
Attractions and Activities Guide
