Pattaya City is a special administrative district, located within the area of Chon Buri Province. It is regarded as a world-renown beach resort that is the best value for your money. In the past decade, many people viewed Pattaya as a place for exotic nightlife. That might be true. But now a general public perception of Pattaya has been changing as what the city really offers is far beyond beaches and entertainment. The Greater Pattaya has adapted to suit the present situation by offering a wide diversity of tourist attractions to be a place for everyone. No matter what you are opt for--beaches, accommodations, international cuisines, shopping malls or a water park, Pattaya has them all. Moreover, there are a few brand new tourist places in the Greater Pattaya area like Pattaya Floating Market, Ang Sila Old Market and Pattaya Old Town in Na Klua County, presenting traditional ways of life of the local folks. This is no less interesting than other already popular sites. (see more attractions in Excursions from Pattaya)