All about Ecotourism in Pattaya

After a hard night’s walk on Walking Street in Pattaya, it may be hard to believe that there are any altruistic bones left in the human species, unless they are used for self-gratification and pleasures of the flesh, but yes, there do exist businesses in Pattaya concerned about the environment, the local culture, and the preservation of the fragile coastal environments. Two companies come to mind, and both operate submarine tours of the coral off the islands of Koh Sak and Koh Lan. • Ensuring that each tour facilitates environmental awareness. • Ensuring that any tour minimizes the impact on the environment. • Ensuring that the tour respects the culture of the locals. • Ensuring that all tours give back some direct financial benefits to conservation and preservation efforts. • Ensuring that the tour involves travel to a natural destination. • Ensuring the tour provides financial benefits to the local community. • Ensuring the tour supports democratic movements and human rights.

Top Unexplored Places in Pattaya – Are These in Your Bucket List? The city usually faces a tropical wet and dry climate and is prone to intense rainfall. From July to October there are downpours. So, the best time to visit Pattaya is from November to March. Summers there are extremely hot with an average high temperature of 32-degree Celsius. Thailand has more than 35 places which are worth visiting. To ease your travel plan, following are some of the cheery picked locations you must include in your list while you are planning your tour. It is the one and only all-wood sculpture building in the whole world with intricate sculptures. The weather then will be cool and the temperature ranges between 23-degree Celsius to 30-degree Celsius. The top point of the building is about 105 meters high & built interestingly to withstand the wind and sunshine. The floating market is filled with many eateries, fruit stalls, souvenir shops and art galleries.

French architecture. Underwater World is the largest themed and most modern aquarium in Thailand.

There is also a cultural show every afternoon. Mimosa Pattaya is impossible to miss when you visit Thailand. If you want to have a glimpse of old Europe, Mimosa has it all. The City of Love, Mimosa Pattaya has a community lifestyle mall among romantic atmosphere of French architecture. Underwater World is the largest themed and most modern aquarium in Thailand. It covers a massive area of 4.75 acre and inhabits a vast variety of species that will surely leave you mesmerized. Spread across a 600-acre land, the Nong Nooch is one of the most beautiful Garden in the world and is more like a theme park. It is divided into different zones viz – Touch Pool, Coral Reef Zone and Open Ocean Zone. It consists of more than 30 kinds of garden, mini zoo, and other attractions. Experience the collection of one man’s assortment of all items. From trees to unique colorful rocks and a variety of animals, delve into his park and take part in various activities that include feeding the crocodiles!

Wat Phra Khao Yai also known as the ‘Big Buddha Hill’ consist of a huge idol of Buddha nestled at the top of the hill. Art in Paradise is a fun and fresh take on an art gallery has over 100 individual art pieces in ten themed sections, covering optical illusions, wild animals, nature, and much more. The statue was installed in 1977 and is at a height of 300 feet. Pattaya Walking Street offers an incredible experience with the neon lights, colour, music, noise, and striking performers. Home to a quieter crowd, this palm tree lined beach is perfect if you’re all partied out and want a more subdued atmosphere. The tasty food and aroma, with lots of shopping accessories serves as a paradise to the shopaholics. Khao Chi Chan is a famous place as it features a giant sculptural image of Lord Buddha erected on the giant cliff.

The biggest buddha mountain (khao chi chan) is engraved by gold. The space is all clean and free. Your next destination from here should be the silver lake. A place worth visiting! Not just this, you can find other attractions including Disneyworld-style mascots, entertainment shows, and a food court. This waterpark is one of the largest of its kind in Thailand consisting of 30 state-of-the-art water rides and slides. The Sriracha Tiger zoo is divided into four zones: tiger breeding zone, talent show zone, crocodile zone and animal zone. Don’t forget to witness the Scorpion Queen who shall astound you with her talent. The main attraction is the tiger cub feeding room, which showcases tiger cubs and piglets living and feeding in the same cage. At Soi Buakhao you get a range of products at equally great prices and it is one of the best places in town to look for mementos.