Pattaya is always switched on and fun. This vibrant coastal city shot to fame in early 1980s, and stayed there. From sunrise to sunset, Pattaya’s beaches are constantly brimming with life, as water sports lovers and sun worshippers take to the waters. After dark, the action shifts to the streets, as revellers explore its electrified nightlife scene, where drinking and partying continue until dawn. Apart from water sports and nightlife, Pattaya offers endless possibilities when it comes to accommodation and entertainment. It has outgrown its image as a seedy beach town to a destination for a wider audience; whether couples, families or business travellers, Pattaya has something for everyone. Only 147km from Bangkok, Pattaya is the closest of Thailand’s major beach resorts to the capital city.

Description

In the North of the city, right on the beach is a magnificent and unusual temple. The temple of Truth, 105 meters high (approximately equal to the building of 30 floors), is considered one of the highest temples made of precious wood. Construction of the temple was started in 1981 at the expense of a Thai businessman. An interesting legend is connected with the history of construction. Said that once the businessman will finish the temple, to him will come death. But the predictions did not come true, he died in 2000. Now manages the temple of his son, who, incidentally, is also in no hurry to finish the construction. It is said that the temple will be fully ready by 2025. Although skeptics argue that the constant construction and renovation – the concept of the Temple of Truth. During the tour you can not only see the magnificent building of the temple inside and outside, but also get acquainted with the process of creating wooden carved sculptures. Local craftsmen work here. Despite the fact that the construction is still ongoing, it does not prevent visitors from visiting the temple.

The temple inside and outside is made of red and teak wood. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that all multilayer and three-dimensional figures are made without a single nail. Many notice that in some places still visible metal nails. They are used for the initial creation of the frame and shape, then they will be replaced by wooden caps.

In the temple there is no figure that would not carry a meaning. The statues of the temple depict the philosophy of life, ancient knowledge, embodiment and development of truth. Hand-carved compositions and figures capture the philosophy of China, India, Cambodia, and Thailand.

Here are embodied in the images of the Earth and Mother, Father and Sky, Moon and Stars, without which a person can not be born, as well as four elements – fire, earth, sky and water, a lot of images and sacred symbols – life given to people, the continuation of philosophy and morality, prosperity and balance. And at the head of everything, of course, religion. Wooden figures surround the temple everywhere, there seem to be thousands of magnificent masterpieces here! Despite the fact that the Temple of Truth is more like a Museum, nevertheless it is considered a temple, here you can see places for prayer and offerings to deities. For many, this temple is familiar from the movie “Love in the big city.” Indeed, during the filming here visited Philip, Anastasia Zadorozhnaya, Vera Brezhnev and other actors. But attracts tourists to the temple, of course, is not it. The monumental grandeur and incredible beauty of unusual carvings, excellent work of artists and hard work of local masters, as well as the Grand scale of construction – that’s what really deserves your attention.

“Evening Nong Nooch” begins at lunchtime. The tour program includes an overview of a large and picturesque tropical garden. Together with the guide you will visit the garden of orchids and plants of the bromellian family, a gallery of bizarre cacti, a French garden, a European garden of fountains, a collection of cacti, a garden of mammoths and elephants, a hill of butterflies. During the excursion “Evening Nong Nooch” you will visit two shows. The first show is ethnographic, you will see dance numbers in various national costumes, Thai Boxing and even battle on elephants. The second performance of funny elephants. In the elephant village of the tropical garden live the most talented elephants and diligent trainers, because the talents that elephants show in the arena are impressive. Elephants ride bicycles, pedal just like people with their hind legs, play football, shoot at targets, dance, draw with a trunk, and gladly take treats from the hands of an enthusiastic audience. In addition to the exciting show, guests of the evening Nong Nooch excursion will ride along the Park alleys on elephants and take interesting pictures on top of it.

In continuation of the program you go to one of the most famous and unusual hotels in Pattaya “Pattaya Park”. It is famous, first of all, for its observation deck on the 55th floor, which offers panoramic night views of the surrounding area. There is an all-inclusive restaurant. Dinner buffet is full of Goodies.

Three wonder Islands is a sea cruise to three nearby Islands in the waters of Pattaya. This boat trip is perfect for lovers of active water activities. At the first stop, Everyone will be offered to fly on a parachute, which is attached to a motor boat with a rope. After air riding You will go on a cruise to the three Islands of the Gulf of Thailand. The first island, near which the team will make a stop — To CROC. This is a tiny picturesque private island belonging to the Royal family, located 8 km from Pattaya, where fishing enthusiasts can try their luck. The next place where you make a stop will be Ko Sak island, which has a shape in the form of a horseshoe, you can swim in the clear water with masks and tubes. You can have fun riding a banana! Those who wish will be able to go to the shore of the third island — Koh Lan, which is famous for its sandy beaches, developed tourist infrastructure. During the tour on the ship you will be offered a light Breakfast, lunch, soft drinks, if desired, alcoholic. Directly from the deck of the ship you can jump into the open sea, slide down the hill installed on Board in the sea.