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The Fascinating Facts about the Sanctuary of Truth

January 16, 2014 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

It’s not only in Bangkok where you’ll see beautiful architectural structures, often in the form of temples where tourists are welcome to visit. In Pattaya, there’s a Sanctuary of Truth that deserves as much attention as any popular work of art in the country.

Sanctuary of Truth in Pattaya – Thailand

The Sanctuary of Truth is located along the seashore of Rachvate Cape, Tumbon Naklea, Amphur Banglamung, Chonburi Pattaya. It is a huge building made of wood designed to withstand strong winds. It stands proudly on a rock-strewn area of the seashore just North of Pattaya. Its roof reaches to as high as 105 meters and the whole structure covers an area of 3, 200 square meters …

Why You Should See the Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden

January 16, 2014 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

The Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden, a 500-acre botanical garden, is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Pattaya catering to its nature-loving visitors. It is said to be the biggest and the most beautiful of all botanical gardens in Southeast Asia. It is in this garden where you can see the largest variety of orchids in Thailand. It is home to over 670 local plant species, different hybrids, bonsais and palms.

Nong Nooch Botanical Garden in Pattaya – Thailand

But it’s not only the plants that draw visitors in the garden, the Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden is also famous for the traditional dance, cultural shows and the elephant shows that it hosts daily. It’s an ideal place to spend a leisurely afternoon in and it’s perfect for families.

Following are the most interesting things you can see in the gardens – the top reasons why you should consider visiting it. …

See All the Temples in Thailand in One Place: the Mini Siam

January 16, 2014 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

If three weeks or so are not enough for you to see the whole of Thailand, consider heading to Pattaya and seeing the whole country in less than three hours. The Mini Siam or mini Thailand (Siam was Thailand’s former name), is a park featuring miniature replicas of famous attractions and landmarks in Thailand. There are over 100 models of historically significant objects as well as cultural and historical sites belonging to Sukhothai, Ayutthaya and Rattanakosin periods together with the modern Kingdom of Thailand crafted to their tiniest details to make them look exactly as their originals. The reproduction was scaled down 1 to 25. Certainly, the Mini Siam is a showcase of Thailand’s heritage and culture and the craftsmanship of its people.

In the old days, the place only featured Thailand, but now it also has a Mini World section displaying some of the most famous structures found in the whole world. The Mini World and Siam both draw tourists local and foreign.

THE MINI SIAM. The section includes popular temples of Thailand including the Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok with the most revered temple of the Emerald Buddha. Other models of sacred places are the Khmer temple from the ancient period, the Wat Arun or the temple of the Dawn, the temple of Phimai in Nakorn Ratchisima province,the Wat Phra Srisanpet and many others. Important architectural structures, on the other hand, include the …

Discover the Terrifying World of Ripley’s Believe It Or Not in Pattaya!

January 16, 2014 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

The Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum, located at the top floor of the Royal Garden Plaza just a few minutes’ drive from Pattaya Beach, was built after the Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! TV show was received well by the public. The Ripley’s is actually a reproduction of the original 20th Century abandoned storage building of Grimsby and Streaper Casket Company. The spooky building filled with unexplained events, mysterious disappearances and frightening apparitions serves as the theme of the Ripley’s Believe It Or Not.

Ripleys Believe It Or Not in Pattaya – Thailand

The Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum contains 10 individually-themed galleries and over 300 amazing real exhibits and unique collections of odds and ends from all over the world. It’s an ideal destination for families, kids, group travelers and even those who wanted to fill every hour of their vacation with worthwhile activities. So, whatever it is you want to do: kill an hour of your time or entertain restless kids, visit the Ripley’s Believe It Or Not. With all the “believe it or not” collections that it houses, it guarantees to keep the kids and the kids at heart amused for hours. …

Top Reasons Why You Should Visit the Wong Phra Chan Beach

January 16, 2014 By // by Sarah Cruz 1 Comment

Pattaya, located on the Eastern coast of the Gulf of Thailand, is the most visited beach spot in the country. It is a fast becoming the ultimate tourist destination among tourists, and with its proximity to Bangkok, it’s also a favorite among locals living in the city for weekend getaway. Every year, over 8 million tourists visit Pattaya, and the Wong Phra Chan Beach gets a hefty share of that.

Wong Phra Chan Beach in Pattaya – Thailand

The Wong Phra Chan Beach, which literally translates to Crescent Moon Beach in English, covers one kilometer of Pattaya beach on the Northern part. It is situated in a quieter, more private part of the Bay. So, if you’re traveling with your kids and family, or you’re one of the big city dwellers who want to escape to the beach for a little quiet time away from the hustle and the bustle of the city, the Wong Phra Chan Beach is for you. Need more reasons to go see it? Here are a few of the best reasons why you should visit it: …

Discover the Natural Beauty of the Million Years Stone Park

January 16, 2014 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

The Million Years Stone Park, more than 70 acres’ stretch of land 15 minutes away from Pattaya, is one of the newest tourist attractions in Pattaya. Made for all the lovers of nature and its wonders, the park contains a huge collection of trunks of trees, rocks, exotic flowers and plants and other rare and beautiful objects from nature. It also houses a crocodile farm in a separate area located within the grounds of the park.

The Million Years Stone Park in Pattaya – Thailand

The Million Years Stone Park was established by Mr. Khun Suan Phanomwattanakul, an ordinary businessman who loved nature and who hoped to one day share all his collections to the public. Mostly, Mr Phanomwattanakul wanted to preserve beautiful pieces from nature and with it, the culture of Thailand. For over 30 years since he was a kid, he has collected bits and pieces of wonders of nature, and finally in 1992, he opened his self-conceptualized landscaped park to the public. …