Naklua - North Pattaya
Naklua means "salt fields", after the main occupation
of the area before the rise of the tourism industry. There is still
the air of an ancient village to Naklua today, for here you will
see old wooden houses and narrow streets, traditional noodle shops
and working fishing boats. The old houses over the creek are especially
picturesque, and a walk through the streets will reveal plenty of
little shops selling handicrafts and domestic goods. The Dolphin
Roundabout and the beginning of Beach Road mark the junction with
North Pattaya, and the surroundings change dramatically.
This is the classy end of the resort, with upmarket hotels and
restaurants facing out over the beach. Here too you can begin a
pleasant walk along the bayfront, for a recently built promenade
will take you along the shore under the palm trees right up to South
Pattaya. Any of the sois will lead you through to the back part
of Pattaya, known as Second Road. There are more major hotels here,
along with shopping areas, bars, clubs, and a Tourist Police office.
Wong Phrachan Beach
This beach is on the northern side of Pattaya Bay. The 1 kilometre
beach shares the same entrance as the Central Wong Amat Hotel. A
quiet spot, the beach is ideal for swimming and relaxation.
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