Tour of Pattaya and its surroundings, just a stone's throw from the capital of Thailand, to visit a temple, enjoy the beach and meet tigers.
a vacation in Thailand It is one of the things you have to do at least once in your life, essential especially for those who love to travel. In addition to the capital Bangkok, the second tourist destination is the city of Pattaya, a jewel of the eastern country. This city opens up endless entertainment possibilities.
Its streets are dotted with clubs and clubs, where you can have fun until dawn; Many hotels, even among the most luxurious and largest in Thailand, line the bays and in the center. A trip to Pattaya and in the cities that surround it it will be a fascinating trip. Here is a brief overview of three things you can do in these places in Thailand.
Pattaya and its wonderful sanctuary
One of the aspects of the soul of Pattaya is the religious environment in which it is immersed. Buddhism and its many life teachings are not only transmitted here, orally or through reading texts, but are concretely implemented in a corner of the city. In fact, on a strip of land that flows into the sea is the sumptuous Sanctuary of Truth, a towering Buddhist temple made of precious wood that rises 105 meters, almost touching the sky.
A single glance is enough to leave you stunned with amazement; but it is absolutely insufficient to capture all the features of its beauty. In reality, it is a structure built entirely of wood, finely inlaid by the inhabitants of Pattaya according to the original project of Thai millionaire Thail Khun Lek Viriyaphan. But it is not complete yet; in fact, it will probably continue to be refined and evolved. Because this temple is a continuous flowering of Buddhist wisdom exercised through prayer and humble human work.
Each element of the Pattaya sanctuary is a school of Buddhist wisdom. In an area of the surface you can see figures that symbolize the continuous struggle between good and evil, the first obstacle of existence that the faithful must overcome to advance towards a qualitatively superior life. Just as there is the symbolism of wisdom and that of ignorance, a continuous struggle within reason itself; not to mention the numerous symbolic figures that represent human characteristics such as sweetness, wealth and love. All in a swirling succession of wooden beams and pillars.
A look at the sea
Visiting Pattaya without jumping into the sea and sunbathing on its beaches means only half enjoying it. Then go to Jomtien Beach, a city south of Pattaya, separated from it only by Pratumnak Hill. An endless strip of sand will be at your disposal. There are numerous activities that this beach reserves for you. You can snorkel to observe the varieties of fish visible in its transparent waters in the Sea of Thailand, in the Gulf of Siam. You can venture among the waves driving one of the available jet skis.
This beach near Pattaya is very useful if you are on vacation with your children because you have numerous bungalows or hotels available along the entire coast. If you are in Thailand and want to have fun on this renowned beach, get on the friendly songthaew, the city minibuses. They can transport quite a few people and the trip is very economical. The back of these small public transports is open so that when you set off you feel as if you were running through the streets.
A show full of adrenaline: the tigers of Thailand
If until now the adrenaline felt in Pattaya seeing its architectural curiosities and the multiple possibilities for fun by the sea has not been enough, then you are missing the wild and tropical experience of the next stop. Explore North Pattaya, going to Laem Chabang and its Sriracha Tiger Zoo. In this large zoo, along the road from Pattaya to the capital of Thailand, you will find many fierce and rare animals that will make your heart beat.
The protagonist of the park is the tiger. Here you will be able to witness the most varied ways in which man can interact with this large and fearsome animal. Attend one of the park's shows or explore the areas where the gigantic bengal tigers they are fed. Your intrepid children will enjoy watching the tiger cubs play and will be fascinated by the skill of the park rangers in caring for these beautiful creatures.
However, in this park near Pattaya you will also be able to see other animals decidedly different from those you are used to. For example, there are examples of elephants, There are also tall camels and jumping kangaroos, not exactly animals native to Thailand... But it's not just tigers that inspire fear, but also crocodiles. Even with these long animals, man has formed a very solid relationship: in some displays of bravery, you will witness the cold blood that these men have when mocking crocodiles.
