Among the many resorts in Thailand, millions of tourists from all over the world annually prefer Pattaya - a resort city with a well-developed infrastructure, historical and architectural attractions and entertainment for every taste. With a population of just over 120,000, this town hosts more than half a million locals and visitors from all over the world during the high season.
First of all, travelers are attracted here:
- variety of recreation - from parties in nightclubs to meditation in ancient temples;
- proximity to Bangkok, which allows you to fly to Pattaya on an inexpensive flight, and from the airport of the capital by land transport to get to your destination;
- presence of several comfortable beaches;
- lower cost of living than Koh Samui or Phuket.
Resortis located in the southeastern part of the country, on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand. There are several water parks in Pattaya, which are popular among adults and young guests. Most Europeans prefer to visit the largest of them - the Ramayana water park or the Cartoon Network. In this article, we will introduce you to these complexes, we will try to find out where it is better to relax with children, and where both adult lovers of extreme recreation and very young travelers will feel comfortable.
Cartoon Network Pattaya Waterpark
The complex is located 18 kilometers from the center of the resort city. This is a huge amusement park with shows of popular cartoon characters, water slides and attractions for adults and children. It was opened thanks to the children's TV channel Cartoon Network (USA), which today is the largest in the world, at the beginning of October 2014. The water park was named after him.
Territory
The complex covers an area of 16 square meters. km. It is divided into 11 zones. Cartoon Network Water Park is considered the best water park in Thailand due to the use of advanced technology in the construction of the latest water attractions.
Extreme slides
They are in The Omniverse zone. They are united by a common slogan, which can be formulated as: "Test yourself on some of the most dizzying and fastest descents."
- Alien Attack. Descent through a pipe with sharp turns and whirlpools with a length of 320 meters. During the descent, powerful jets throw daredevilsup, against all the laws of gravity.
- The Omnitrix. You will be offered a descent through dizzying loops and turns on a 4-seater "cheesecake" from a great height (more than 25 meters).
- Goop Loop. From a height of 12 meters, you will experience a free fall with an acceleration of 2.5 g in two seconds. The bottom opens in a closed booth and you fall through a centrifuge with covered sharp turns.
- Intergalactic Racers. From a height of 17.4 meters, a descent is made on this hill. On four lanes, you can arrange a competition with friends. Pipes, bumps, turns, serpentine and finally the finish line.
- Humungaslide. Do you want to slide down from a height of 213 meters at great speed? Then you should take this slide of twists and turns.
- XLR8-TOR. A dizzying descent in minutes from a height of 18 meters at an angle of 60°.
Adventure Zone
Adventures with cartoon characters Jake and Finn in the water park "Cartoon Network" in Pattaya are more suitable for children and those who are not too fond of extreme sports. The slides here are almost twice as low as in the previous sectors. There are three rides here:
- Jake Jump. The descent along a steep hill ends with a springboard and a subsequent jump into the pool.
- Banana Spin. On a banana centrifuge, tourists slide down vertically, holding onto the sides of the bowl. Then they fall into a powerful whirlpool and rush down.
- Rainfall Rainicorn. This slide will spin you around, speed you up on the trampoline, and you will find yourself in the water.
Children'szone
Judging by the reviews, the water park "Cartoon Network" in Pattaya conquered many tourists with a children's area, which was called Cartoonival. It includes more than 150 rides! Kids can slide and slide down pipes and slopes to end up in a pool. In addition to the characters from the cartoon "Ben 10", here you can meet the characters of PowerPuff and "Dexter".
Other attractions
- Riptide Rapids. It imitates a 335-meter-long river encircling the Cartoon Network water park in Pattaya (we posted a photo in the article). The waterway is full of surprises and surprises - at every turn you will encounter the unknown.
- Mega Wave. And here you can relax and feel like you are in the middle of the ocean: swim on a cheesecake among small waves, ride a cascading waterfall on a boogie board or soak up the sandy beach.
Surfing Arena
A playground for surfers is organized in the water park "Cartoon Network" in Pattaya. In a special pool with small artificial waves, everyone can ride a board and demonstrate what they are capable of.
How to buy a ticket to the water park "Cartoon Network" in Pattaya?
You can buy tickets to this entertainment complex at almost any travel agency in Thailand or use its official website.
Ticket for adults costs 1590 baht (3290 rubles at today's exchange rate). For young guests over three years old, it will cost 1190 baht (2463 rubles). For locals and foreigners,residing in the country on a student or work visa, discounts of 300 baht (620 rubles) are provided. Children under three years of age are admitted to the park free of charge. The administration of the complex offers annual subscriptions for adults and children.
Travel Tips
- Going to the water park "Cartoon Network" (Pattaya), be sure to take a video camera or camera with you to capture the local beauty.
- Take care of a hat for you and your baby, as well as sunscreen. The sheer amount of entertainment will keep you occupied, and if you forget the time, you could get heatstroke or sunstroke.
- There are many souvenir shops in the park where all tourists go, so take some money with you.
- Rules prohibit bringing food and drinks into the water park - security checks bags at the entrance.
- In the wardrobe booths located to the right of the entrance, you can change clothes, and it is more expedient to leave valuables in the storage room.
- Towels can be rented for an additional fee.
- Rides are designed for different categories of children and adults (weight/height). Detailed data can be found at the slides themselves in the tables posted here and on the website of the water park.
- Experienced tourists are advised to strictly follow the rules, and plan a visit to the park on weekdays, because the water park is crowded on weekends: not only resort guests, but also local residents relax here.
Ramayana Water Park in Pattaya
Opened in May 2016, Ramayana Water Park covers an area of more than 18hectares. It is furnished in the style of "Ramayana" - an ancient Indian epic, for which it got its name. According to users of the well-known travel portal TripAdvisor, this complex is one of the top three in Asia and one of the twenty most popular water parks in the world.
In addition to water slides and other water activities, the complex has other interesting places: a water bar with a jacuzzi, a floating market, a beach volleyball court, etc. Ramayana has not one, but two children's zones. The first one is for the youngest guests with small slides and fountains. The second one is for older children, with water cannons, slides, and a huge barrel located at the top of the "children's town". As it fills to the brim, it topples onto the heads in the pool.
The Ramayana uses water only from its own artesian wells, and hundreds of professional security guards ensure the safety of vacationers. This is a delightful place where kids can have plenty of fun in the areas designated for them, and adults can relax comfortably: visit the spa or massage parlor, sit in local bars or by the pools.
Ramayana Attractions
This water park is larger than Cartoon Network in area. It is over 18 hectares. Each of the numerous zones accommodates up to 10,000 visitors per day. This modern complex offers numerous entertainment options.
On the water:
- "Slow River".
- Wave pool with sea water.
- Pool forbabies.
- Pool with integrated bar.
In addition, without leaving the water park, you can see the main attractions of Thailand, or rather, their miniature copies, make exciting excursions:
- See the rock paintings of ancient Thais.
- Visit an old gazebo.
- Try to find a way out of the maze.
- Ride elephants.
The park has dressing rooms with lockers for storing clothes. You can get a towel, rent a car parking space, etc. for a fee.
Cost of visit
Most tourists prefer to book tickets to the Ramayana on the official website of the park, although this can be done at any travel agency in the country. Travelers who have already been here are advised to carefully follow the promotions on the website of the water park, where current prices and great deals are indicated.
A ticket for adults costs 1190 baht (2463 rubles). For children over 3 years old - 890 baht (1842 rubles). The youngest guests can visit the water park for free.
Reviews of tourists
Speaking about which of the described water parks is better, the opinions of vacationers are divided. Some like the Cartoon Network more, which has a lot of extreme slides. Others believe that the Ramayana will appeal to tourists of all age groups.
Most adults are attracted to the dizzying slides, and they are really interesting here. A true paradise has been created here for children: from fountains, towhere you can jump and run, to slides that are second only to adults in size.
Attracts guests and the territory of the "Ramayana", designed in the form of an ancient lost city. Tourists note that this complex has a lot of greenery, sunbeds and umbrellas. In this regard, Cartoon Network is somewhat inferior to the new complex: there is not enough greenery here, some trees have dried up from the heat, and sometimes there are problems with sunbeds.
The Ramayana also has some drawbacks. First of all, it is the number of vacationers. Undoubtedly, this is not a Turkish or Spanish water park, where sometimes you have to queue for a slide for half an hour. But one cannot but admit that there are much more tourists here than in the Cartoon Network, which is located a few kilometers from the Ramayana. You can choose a water park that suits you only by visiting both facilities, since they are located next door.
If you have already rested in these grandiose structures, share your impressions in the comments to the article. Many readers will be interested in your opinion.
