South Pattaya
South Pattaya is not the most southern part of Pattaya as its name implies, but is near the southern end of Pattaya Beach. It extends inland to the north and south of South Pattaya Rd. Buddha Hill headland and Jomtien are further south, but they are not included in South Pattaya. This area includes Pattayaland and Walking Street. Despite the fact that there is only one sandy beach for swimming in South Pattaya, the region has a myriad of leisure activities and entertainment to offer tourists along its 500 meters long pedestrian street that is the main tourist area. There are shops, restaurants, bars, discotheques and nightclubs open until very late at night.
Attractions
Wang Sam Sien
Wang Sam Sien is in a green surrounding with a panoramic view of Pattaya City. It is a house with a large statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva is located in the middle of the pool. The premise has other sculptures and miniatures of significant figures and in Chinese history.
Phra Tamnak Hill (Khao Pattaya)
Phra Tumnak Hill is located at the border of South Pattaya and Jomtien. The top of the hill is one of the best views overlooking the bay of Pattaya growing. It is a popular place amongst tourists, especially at sunset and at night when the city was illuminated. Wat Khao Phra Bat, Monument Krom Luang Chomphon Khet Udomsak, the founding father of modern Thai Navy, Phra Phut Sukhothai Cholatan, Buddha image in Subduing Mara and gesture Thai Navy radio station are also located on the hill. At the foot of the hill, there is a public park. TAT office is also located nearby.
Pattaya Floating Market
The4 regions floating market is increasingly popular among tourists. There is a set of Thai-style houses built in different regional architecture located in the middle of a large pond. The pond water lanes and a few small wooden bridges that allows visitors to walk around and buy products from all four regions of Thailand. The market also offers a boat service for those who want to sit, cruising along and experience traditional Thai way of life. In many types of foods are available in these houses at reasonable prices. Furthermore, it is an adventure sling activitiy that you can hook a sling themselve in the lane of water. Woodcarving museum is located in the market. At the door of the market, Thai house with a replica of Lord Ganesh carved into the wood for those who would worship. There are also Thai cultural performances including traditional dances and sea boxing show.Wat Khao Phra Bat
Wat Khao Phra Bat or Wat Khao Phratamnak is located on Khao Phratamnak. It lies opposite to the viewpoint on the hill. There is a imitation of the Buddha's footprint, Buddha images of the Day and beautiful mondop. The Monument of the Father of modern Thai Navy, Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak is within a short walk.
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