Places to Visit in Pattaya

A flagship structure of Pattaya, the Sanctuary of truth is one of the most popular tourist attractions located by the sea. Standing tall at 105 meters to the north of Wongamat Beach, The Sanctuary of truth or Satchatham Temple is an iconic structure of Pattaya. Crafted entirely out of teak wood adorning intricate designs and carvings, the place is more like a fusion of temple and a palace.

Timings: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: Adults - THB 500,
Children (110 - 140 cm) - THB 250

Located just off the Pratamnak Road, Big Buddha Hill is one of the favourite spots for locals and tourists. Big Buddha Hill is a huge idol of Buddha nestled at the top of the hill serving as a sight to behold even from good distance. Also known as Wat Phra Yai, this image was installed in 1977 at a height of 300 feet. Situated about 2.5 kilometres from South Pattaya, you will notice an impressive huge gold-colour Buddha idol as you reach up close.

Timings: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Entry Fee: Free

One of the most famous party hotspots of not only Pattaya but entire Thailand, Walking Street is a place to be for crazy party lovers. Walking Street is a stretch of about a kilometre packed with everything one wishes to visit in Thailand. Full of energy and dynamism, the street serves as the busiest party hub of Thailand with myriad options of leisure and entertainment. From local items to food, clothes, handicrafts and showpieces, the Walking Street houses much to see and visit.

Timings: 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM, Friday - Saturday

Jomtien Beach has a beautiful 6 km of coastline of sand and pristine water flanked by pine groves. A much tranquil shore as compared to its neighbour in the north, the beach serves as a perfect place to laze around. If that is not on your mind then be prepared for thrilling adventure activities that attract locals as well as tourists in large number.

Central Festival Pattaya is the ideal beach-side shopping mall that stands apart from the bargain stalls and bazaars that line Pattaya Beach Road. At this mall, one is treated to over 350 shops serving international and local brands. There’s also a great food court upstairs that caters to every kind of culinary desire, a department store, and an entertainment complex.

Timings: 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM

One of the most popular and impressive wats of Thailand, Wat Yanasangwararam is a place worth visiting. Nestled about 20 km from South of Pattaya, Wat Yanasangwararam is a huge temple complex offering a glance into the Thai design and architectural traditions. The temple was established in the year 1976 to honour the present Supreme Patriarch, Somdet Phra Yanasangwon and was later dedicated to King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1988.

Timings: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee: Free

Spread across a vast area of 2.4 sq. km, Nong Nooch Botanical Gardens is more of a small village with well-manicured gardens that are host to a variety of amusement options. One of the major tourist attractions of Pattaya, the place is home to a plethora of plants and flowers species, a must-visit for nature lovers.

Timings:
Garden timings: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Show timings: 9:45 AM, 10:30 AM, 3:00 PM, 3:45 PM

Entry Fee: Foreigners - THB 500,
Children - THB 250 (includes cultural program and elephant show)

Ramayana Water Park located in Na Chom Thian region of Pattaya happens to be a must-visit location for the tourists. The visitors are amazed to experience the rides and water slides as well as the long float down the river that also helps them to relax amidst the waves. The kids are thrilled to find two different zones dedicated to them entirely where they encounter all sorts of adventures by visiting mythical underground caves, bubbling geysers as well as lose themselves in a confusing maze of greenery.

Timings: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Coral Island, or Koh Larn, is a gorgeous island situated at a distance of around 7 Km off the coast of Pattaya Beach. With the Bay of Bangkok present on the northeastern end and Gulf of Siam on the western side, Koh Larn is synonymous to paradise on earth and is a must–visit place during your trip to Pattaya.

One of the most amusing marketplaces of Pattaya, the 4 Regions Floating Market or Pattaya Floating Market is quite popular among tourists located in the middle of a huge pond. Spread across a huge area of 100,000 sq. meters, the 4 Regions Floating Market is a hub of commerce holding a great experience of culture and local lifestyle for its tourists.

Timings: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Entry Fee: THB 200

Pattaya Beach doesn’t really need any introduction. It is one of the most well-known attractions in Thailand that attracts tourists from across the world. But Pattaya Beach is much more than just a beach destination. It is thriving with various water sporting activities, such as parasailing, jetskiing, speedboats, diving boats and more.

Art in Paradise is an amusing take on art gallery where contemporary meets modern technique to result in an impressive illusion art museum. Established in year 2012 by Shin Jae Yeoul across an area of 5800 sq. meters, Art in Paradise is a museum that displays the art work in three-dimensional spectra. The place is quite popular among both kids and adults, it is an interactive museum with great surprises.

Timings: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Entry Fee: Adults - THB 500,
Children - THB 300

The best aquarium in Pattaya, Underwater World features 2500 aquatic animals bringing a slice of the deep shores to our world. Turning out the deep oceans, magnificent corals, the sandy beaches and the hard-to-find aquatic animals easily accessible to the general public, the Underwater World Aquarium at Pattaya has been developed in a manner that you will find yourselves teleported from your hustling modern lives to the exciting and peaceful marine lives.

Timings: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee: Adults: THB 500 Kids: THB 300

A one of its kind museum, Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum is a popular tourist attraction offering more than 300 extraordinary and bizarre items collected from all around the globe by Robert Ripley from the United States. The museum is divided into ten different sections, each based on a theme such as optical illusion, a wax human figure with four eyes, primitive devices for torture such as masks made from human skin, horses with three legs, or even a miniature of Titanic crafted from million matchsticks. Other than that, the museum also features other fascinating sections such as the Infinity maze, RipleyÍs 4-D Motion Master Theatre, Haunted Adventure and Tussauds Wax Museum.

Timings: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Entry Fee: Adults - THB 480, Children - THB 380æ

Mini Siam is a miniature exhibit of famous sites from around the world. Among several such buildings on display, some of them are New York's Statue of Liberty, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, London's Tower Bridge, the Grand Canyon, Paris' Arc de Triomphe and Sydney's Opera House.

Timings: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Entry Fee: Thai Nationals:
Adults: THB 200
Children: Free,
Foreigners:
Adults: THB 300,
Children: THB 150

Situated on top of the Phratumnak Hill (Pattaya Hill) at the borders of South Pattaya and Jomtein, the Pattaya Viewpoint is one of the best viewpoints in the area, providing a magnificent view of Pattaya Bay and the cityscape. The location is visited by locals and tourists, both during the dawn and dusk, to get that mind-stirring shot of Pattaya's famous crescent bay.

Timings: 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Entry Fee: No entry fee

Juxtaposed to the north of Pattaya Beach, Naklua Beach is a tranquil holiday destination. This family-friendly tropical headland is perfect for swimming, kayaking, watching sunsets, renting a seafront condo at a resort and trying out Thai seafood. Apart from three ocean-view bars, the beach has plenty of shady picnic spots. An iconic landmark on Naklua Beach is the Sanctuary of Truth.

A stone’s throw away from Marina Golden Bay, Pratumnak Night Market brings together numerous shops selling exotic Thai cuisine, fresh fruits and shakes. Open daily in the evenings till midnight, the market is also called the Russian Night Market due to the wide selection of Russian delicacies offered. In addition, Shopaholics can find great deals on boutique clothing, footwear and accessories here.

Timings: 7 PM to 12 AM