Among the numerous resorts of 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. In this town with a population of just over 120 thousand people in the high season there are constantly more than half a million locals and visitors from around the world.
First of all, travelers are attracted to:
- a variety of relaxation - 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 capital's airport by land transport get to your destination;
- the presence of several comfortable beaches;
- lower cost of living than in Koh Samui or Phuket.
The resort is located in the southeastern part of the country, on the shores of the Gulf of Thailand. There are several water parks in Pattaya that are popular among adults and younger guests. Most Europeans prefer to visit the largest of them - the water park "Ramayana" or "Carton Network." In this article we will introduce you to these complexes, try to find out where it is better to relax with children, and where adult lovers of extreme relaxation and very young travelers will feel comfortable.
Carton Network Waterpark in Pattaya
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 network Cartoon Network (USA), which is today the largest in the world, in early October 2014. In his honor, the water park was named.
Territory
The complex covers an area of ​​16 square meters. km It is divided into 11 zones. The waterfront Cardboard Network is considered the best in Thailand due to the use of advanced technologies in the construction of the latest water attractions.
Extreme slides
They are located in The Omniverse. They are united by a common slogan, which can be formulated as: "Try yourself on several of the most dizzying and fastest descents."
- Alien Attack The descent through the pipe with sharp turns and cycles of a length of 320 meters. During the descent, powerful jets throw the daredevils up, contrary to all laws of gravity.
- The Omnitrix. You will be offered 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 into a centrifuge with sharp, covered corners.
- Intergalactic Racers. From a height of 17.4 meters a descent is made on this hill. On four tracks, you can arrange a competition with friends. Pipes, bumps, turns, serpentine and, finally, the finish line.
- Humungaslide. Do you want to roll down from a 213-meter height at high speed? Then you should go to this hill, consisting of bends and sharp turns.
- XLR8-TOR. Dizzying descent in a matter of minutes from a height of 18 meters at an angle of 60 °.
Adventure zone
Adventures along with the cartoon characters Jake and Finn at the Carton Network water park in Pattaya are more suitable for children and those who do not like extreme sports too. The slides here are almost twice lower than in previous sectors. There are three attractions here:
- Jake Jump. Descent along a steep hill ends with a springboard and subsequent jump into the pool.
- Banana Spin. In a banana centrifuge, tourists roll upright, holding onto the sides of the bowl. Then they fall into a powerful whirlpool and rush down.
- Rainfall Rainicorn. This slide will whirl you, accelerate on the springboard, and you will find yourself in the water.
Children's area
Judging by the reviews, Cardow Network water park in Pattaya conquered many tourists with a children's zone, called Cartoonival. It consists of more than 150 attractions! Children can slide and slide along pipes and slopes to end up in the pool. In addition to the characters from the cartoon "Ben 10", here you can meet with the characters of PowerPuff and "Dexter".
Other rides
- Riptide Rapids. It imitates a 335-meter-long river encircling the Kartun Network water park in Pattaya (we posted a photo in the article). The waterway is full of surprises and surprises - at each turn you will meet with the unknown.
- Mega Wave. And here you can relax and feel like in the middle of the ocean: swim on a cheesecake among the small waves, ride a cascading waterfall on a boogie board or soak up the sandy beach.
Surfing arena
At Cardow Network Water Park in Pattaya, a platform for surfing enthusiasts is organized. In a special pool with small artificial waves, everyone can ride on the board and demonstrate what they are capable of.
How to buy a ticket to the cardboard network water park in Pattaya?
You can buy tickets to this entertainment complex in almost any travel agency in Thailand or use its official website.
A ticket for adults costs 1,590 baht (3,290 rubles at the current rate). For young guests older than three years, it will cost 1190 baht (2463 rubles). For local residents and foreigners living in the country on a student or work visa, discounts of 300 baht (620 rubles) are provided. Children under three years old are admitted to the park for free. The administration of the complex offers annual passes for adults and children.
Travel tips
- Going to the “Cardboard Network” water park (Pattaya), be sure to bring along a video camera or camera to capture local beauty.
- Take care of the headgear for yourself and the baby, as well as sunscreen. A huge amount of entertainment will captivate you, and forgetting about the time, you can get a heat or sunstroke.
- There are many souvenir shops in the park where all the tourists come, so bring your money with you.
- The rules prohibit bringing food and drinks to the water park - at the entrance, the guard checks the bags.
- In the wardrobe stalls located to the right of the entrance, you can change clothes, and it is more expedient to put valuables into a storage room.
- Towels are available for rent.
- Attractions are designed for different categories of children and adults (weight / height). Detailed data can be found on the slides themselves in the tables posted here and on the site of the water park.
- Experienced tourists are advised to strictly abide by the rules, and plan a visit to the park on weekdays, as the water park is full on weekends: not only guests of the resort have a rest here, but also local residents.
Water Park "Ramayana" in Pattaya
The Ramayana water park, which opened in May 2016, covers an area of ​​more than 18 hectares. It is equipped in the style of "Ramayana" - the ancient Indian epic, for which he received his name. According to users of the famous travel portal TripAdvisor, this complex is among the top three in Asia and the top twenty in the world of the most popular water parks in the world.
In addition to water slides and other water entertainments, the complex also has other interesting places: a water bar with a jacuzzi, a floating market, a sports ground for playing beach volleyball, etc. There are not one, but two children's zones in the Ramayana. The first is for the youngest guests with small slides and fountains. The second - for older children, with water cannons, slides, and a huge barrel, located at the top of the "children's town". Filling to the brim, she capsizes on the heads in the pool.
“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 reserved for them, and adults can relax comfortably: visit the spa or massage parlor, sit in local bars or by the pools.
Attractions "Ramayana"
In terms of area, this water park exceeds Carton Network. It is over 18 hectares. Each of the numerous zones accommodates up to 10 thousand visitors per day. This modern complex offers many attractions.
On the water:
- "Slow river."
- Pool with artificial waves and sea water.
- Swimming pool for toddlers.
- Pool with integrated bar.
In addition, you can, without leaving the water park, see the main attractions of Thailand, or rather, their miniature copies, make fascinating excursions:
- See the cave paintings of ancient Thais.
- Visit an old gazebo.
- Try to find a way out of the maze.
- Ride on elephants.
The park has dressing rooms with lockers for storing clothes. You can get a towel, rent a parking space, etc. for a fee.
Cost of visiting
Most tourists prefer to book tickets to Ramayana on the park’s official website, although this can be done at any travel agency in the country. Travelers who have already been here recommend carefully monitoring the promotions on the site of the water park, where current prices and attractive offers are indicated.
A ticket for adults costs 1190 baht (2463 rubles). For children over 3 years old - 890 baht (1842 rubles). The smallest guests visit the water park for free.
Tourists reviews
Speaking about which of the described water parks is better, the opinions of vacationers were divided. One of them likes Maple Network, which has many extreme slides. Others believe that tourists of all age groups will like the Ramayana.
Most adults are attracted by the dizzying slides from the hills, and they are really interesting here. A true paradise has been created for children here: from fountains in which you can jump and run, to slides that are second only to adults in size.
The territory of the Ramayana, drawn in the form of an old lost city, also attracts guests. Tourists note that in this complex there are a lot of greenery, sunbeds and umbrellas. In this regard, Cardboard Network is losing a little to the new complex: there is not enough green here, some trees have dried up from the heat, and sometimes there are problems with sunbeds.
Ramayana also has some disadvantages. First of all, this is the number of vacationers. Undoubtedly, this is not a Turkish or Spanish water park, where sometimes you have to spend half an hour waiting in line for a hill. But one cannot fail to admit that there are much more tourists here than at Cardun Network, which is a few kilometers from Ramayana. You can choose a suitable water park for yourself only by visiting both structures, the benefit is that they are located in the neighborhood.
If you have already rested in these grandiose constructions, share your impression in the commentary on the article. Many readers will be interested in your opinion.