Pattaya is Thailand's most famous beach resort city on the eastern Gulf of Thailand coast, two hours south of Bangkok, known for its long bay beach, water sports, shopping, and a notoriously lively nightlife centred on Walking Street. Beyond the adult entertainment scene, Pattaya has developed significantly as a family destination with the Nong Nooch tropical garden, the Sanctuary of Truth wooden temple, Ripley's Believe it or Not, and ferry connections to the nearby islands of Ko Lan and Ko Samet.