Pattaya is notorious for the go-go girls that swarm Walking and South streets, however, this self-acclaimed sin city isn’t all about hanky-panky business. There are a wide range of activities to be had while amazing performances await your visit both in the daytime and nighttime.
Nothing can put a huge smile on your children’s face like entertaining animal shows and Pattaya is definitely an ideal place for it. Perfect for a family day out is the Million Years Stone Park and Pattaya Crocodile Farm where you can gasp at rare species like albino bears and other ubiquitous animals like elephants, tigers, lions and crocodiles. Animal shows include mind-blowing performances of crocodiles and elephants doing tricks. The farm is also home to fantastic collections of flowers, plants and rocks. Guide to Pattaya attractions.
If gigantic, big-eared, friendly animals are your thing, Elephant Village is a must-visit venue. It’s a fun village where you can have fun with everyone in your family. Expect a variety of shows that will wow tourists away including well-trained elephant shows and spectacular ancient ceremonial re-enactments. You can also hop on the back of the elephant and take a ride around the village or opt for a longer trek.
A great opportunity to see Asian Tigers close up
A great opportunity to see Asian Tigers close up
Your boys will be over the moon to get a glimpse at these fascinating animals and their cubs at Sriracha Tiger Zoo, only half an hour away from Pattaya. Your little girls will probably have something to boast to their friends about to see relatives of Aladdin’s Princess Jasmine’s Bengal. Sriracha Tiger Zoo isn’t only for children as adults will enjoy extraordinary shows like elephants playing basketball and jaw-dropping crocodiles wrestling with women.
If the shows of wild animals aren’t too appealing to you, you can always opt for gracious horse shows at the Horseshoe Point. Series of impressive shows await curious tourists including a matador show which uses a horse instead of an angry bull and a horse giving out red roses to the ladies.
After a packed day of children-friendly animal shows, you would think that would be all for your family fun vacation, think again. Surely your children won’t be too interested in a-go-go, pole-dancing performances but quality musical shows performed by skilled transvestites might do the trick. Pattaya is home to several cabaret shows, including Tiffany shows, which put together the humour of your lovely Thai drag queens and awesome musicals. It’s not exactly West End production but it will definitely jazz up your evening. Pattaya night shows.
Those wishing to soak up on Thai culture will be very pleased to know that Pattaya is also home to the state-of the-art theatre, Alankarn, which boasts a fantastic combination of a 70-metre long show-stage, huge movie screens, a fascinating 30-metre of water track for performances on water and advanced sound systems. Here, you can gasp at one-of-a-kind spectacular cultural shows with skilled performers in their dazzling costumes. The theatre seats up to 2,000 visitors and also serves delectable Thai-styled dinner.
Mini Siam is one of several great theme parks With a plethora of fun animal shows by day and fascinating cabaret and cultural shows by night, Pattaya is in fact one of the places where you can have hearty, unadulterated family fun. Even though it is more famous among those looking for ultimate nightlife and naughty business, Pattaya definitely has its friendly, child-centred sides to attract the innocent minds. Simply ignore the aforementioned t-shirt and enjoy your quality weekend in Pattaya with your family. Of course, you can always come back on your own and get yourself one of those black tees.
