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Day five: Spend a day at the seaside!
8.00:
Get the bus from Victory monument to Pattaya –
home to some of mainland Thailand’s most sensational
beaches. It will take around two hours to get there but
is definitely worth the wait.
10.00:
Once you have arrived, the first place to go is
The Sanctuary of Truth. Made entirely out of wood,
this shrine – described as ‘The Magnificence of Heaven
Recreated’ – captivates the eyes and dazzles the mind
with its incredible architecture. Unfortunately, entering
the shrine from inside is out of our budget, but it is still
worth going to see.
12.00:
Whilst embarking on your journey to the
beach, stop by some of the food stalls. If well-seasoned
bugs and scorpions don’t tickle your fancy; try the BBQ
sticky rice and kebabs instead.
13.00:
Time to go beach-hopping! So, after eating,
go and have a well-deserved rest on Pattaya’s beach
and maybe a quick dip in the sea. When you are
ready, begin your commute to Jomtien beach; on
the way stop off to greet the Big Buddha... he’s a bit
too big to miss!
15.00:
Before soaking up more sun on Jomtien beach,
visit Nong Nooch Tropical Garden and soak up some
nature. This botanical garden is the definition of
tropical heaven-from elephant talent shows to ancient
drum performances- the perfectly symmetrical shrubs
will not be the only eye-opening sight.
Pattaya
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
TOTAL COST FROM (INCLUDING
ACCOMMODATION):
1204 BAHT (APPROX. £22).
18.00:
For dinner head down to the Flying Vegetable
Restaurant and try their stir-fried duck with, you
guessed it, a side of vegetables.
19.00:
If you are feeling energetic and some cocktails
by the beach are not enough, take a hike up Silverlake
where you can admire Pattaya from high above. Just
be sure not to miss your bus journey back to Bangkok,
last bus leaves at 23.00!
TRANSPORTATION
Bus to Victory Monument (return) - 14 baht.
Bus to Pattaya (return) - 220 baht.
FOOD
Street food - 75-100 baht.
Flying Vegetable - 85-150 baht.
Cocktails - 30-100 baht.
ACTIVITIES
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden- 500 baht.
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Day five: Spend a day at the seaside!
8.00:
Get the bus from Victory monument to Pattaya –
home to some of mainland Thailand’s most sensational
beaches. It will take around two hours to get there but
is definitely worth the wait.
10.00:
Once you have arrived, the first place to go is
The Sanctuary of Truth. Made entirely out of wood,
this shrine – described as ‘The Magnificence of Heaven
Recreated’ – captivates the eyes and dazzles the mind
with its incredible architecture. Unfortunately, entering
the shrine from inside is out of our budget, but it is still
worth going to see.
12.00:
Whilst embarking on your journey to the
beach, stop by some of the food stalls. If well-seasoned
bugs and scorpions don’t tickle your fancy; try the BBQ
sticky rice and kebabs instead.
13.00:
Time to go beach-hopping! So, after eating,
go and have a well-deserved rest on Pattaya’s beach
and maybe a quick dip in the sea. When you are
ready, begin your commute to Jomtien beach; on
the way stop off to greet the Big Buddha... he’s a bit
too big to miss!
15.00:
Before soaking up more sun on Jomtien beach,
visit Nong Nooch Tropical Garden and soak up some
nature. This botanical garden is the definition of
tropical heaven-from elephant talent shows to ancient
drum performances- the perfectly symmetrical shrubs
will not be the only eye-opening sight.
Pattaya
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
TOTAL COST FROM (INCLUDING
ACCOMMODATION):
1204 BAHT (APPROX. £22).
18.00:
For dinner head down to the Flying Vegetable
Restaurant and try their stir-fried duck with, you
guessed it, a side of vegetables.
19.00:
If you are feeling energetic and some cocktails
by the beach are not enough, take a hike up Silverlake
where you can admire Pattaya from high above. Just
be sure not to miss your bus journey back to Bangkok,
last bus leaves at 23.00!
TRANSPORTATION
Bus to Victory Monument (return) - 14 baht.
Bus to Pattaya (return) - 220 baht.
FOOD
Street food - 75-100 baht.
Flying Vegetable - 85-150 baht.
Cocktails - 30-100 baht.
ACTIVITIES
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden- 500 baht.
