Over the years, Pattaya has held the leading position in popularity among tourists from many countries. It has everything you need for a good rest - nightlife, a rich excursion program and several beaches of fairly good quality.
Now the city is losing points in comparison with the same Phuket, Krabi province and Koh Samui. But, nevertheless, it makes sense to look at the city in a new way, because there are many interesting things here. In recent years, two modern water parks have been built, magnificent tigers await visitors at the Si Racha Zoo, and popular national shows are constantly updating the program.
Although Pattaya's urban beaches may not seem scenic enough for the sophisticated tourist, it is still the gentle coast of the Gulf of Thailand. It is warm here all year round, delicious exotic fruits are abundant, and hospitable Thais are always glad to welcome guests.
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What to see and where to go in Pattaya?
The most interesting and beautiful places for walking. Photos and a short description.
Big Buddha
The Buddha statue is located on a hill in the center of Pattaya between two city beaches. This attraction must be included in sightseeing tours around the city. The statue was installed with funds from local businessmen in 1977. The monument is 15 meters high and 10 meters wide. To get to the statue and observation area, you need to climb a staircase of 120 steps. The Big Buddha is surrounded by small god statues that represent virtues.
Temple of Truth
Magnificent building, built of precious woods. It began to be erected in 1981 at the expense of P. Viriyapan, the work is still ongoing. The estimated completion date is 2025. At first, the businessman wanted to invest in the construction of apartments for tourists, but Buddhist monks persuaded him. The Temple of Truth is home to several religions, the inner space is divided into 4 rooms: Thai, Indian, Chinese, Cambodian.
Temple complex Wat Yan
The temple was built to emphasize respect for the royal Chakri dynasty, therefore it is under the tutelage of the royal family. The complex consists of several dozen religious structures built in Thai, Indian and Chinese architectural styles. Some of the pavilions are designed in a mixed architectural style. The main shrine of the place is considered to be the footprint of the Buddha, located on the outskirts of the complex at the top of the hill.
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
A scenic tropical park created in 1980 by Mrs. T. Nongnuch. After a long trip to other countries, she decided to create in her homeland a Garden of Eden, which would decorate the city landscape. The place quickly became popular among locals and tourists, its daily attendance reached almost 2000 people. Now Nong Nooch is the largest botanical garden in Southeast Asia.
Mini Siam
A miniature park with over 100 miniature copies of famous Thai and world landmarks. The territory is divided into two parts. The first one is called "Mini Siam", here you can admire copies of famous architectural objects located in different parts of Thailand. In the second part, entitled "Mini Europe", copies of famous European (and not only) cathedrals, statues and other monuments are exhibited.
Million Years Stone Park and Crocodile Farm
An amusement park, created in 1992 by the project and at the expense of a local businessman. The park has three themed parts - a small zoo, a rock garden and a crocodile farm. Peacocks, zebras, giraffes, tigers, bears live in the menagerie. The crocodile lake is inhabited by several species of toothed predator - guial, Siamese and combed crocodile. An eerie show is organized especially for tourists, during which local animators put their hands in the mouths of animals.
Three Kingdoms Park
Chinese park, arranged according to the laws of feng shui. The project was created by a businessman of Chinese origin K. Sri Fueng Fung, as a basis he took the plot of the book "Three Kingdoms". This work describes a certain period in the history of the Celestial Empire, when it was divided into three parts - the kingdoms of Wu, Shu and Wei. The park has an art gallery and a museum of petrified trees. The area is designed in a mixed Chinese and Thai style.
Mountain of the Golden Buddha
A steep rock 130 meters high with a flat face, on which the image of Buddha is inscribed in gold. The place is carefully guarded, since for this purpose a precious metal was purchased for $ 3 million. Local Thais do not even think to "get" a piece of gold from the sacred image, apparently, the authorities are afraid of numerous tourists. A small cozy park, equipped with benches and gazebos, is laid out around the rock.
Silver Lake Vineyard
Grape plantation and landscape park in the vicinity of Pattaya. The place belongs to one powerful and wealthy family. Silver Lake or Silver Lake is, rather, a popular place to visit among Thais, there are very few foreigners here. The park's territory is decorated with windmills, sculptures, gazebos, pavilions and flower alleys. There are shops and restaurants inside the pavilions.
3D gallery "Art in Paradise"
The gallery opened quite recently - in 2012. The exposition consists of paintings created in 3D projection. There are a lot of exhibits, they are located on an area of 5.8 thousand square meters. The most popular entertainment among tourists is to be photographed with paintings in such a way that in the photo it turns out that the person is a full-fledged participant in the action. You can "run away" from a Tyrannosaurus, climb a fairy-tale staircase to the sky, or grab the tail of giant birds.
Teddy Bear Museum
Young Museum, which opened in 2013. The exposition is dedicated to the Teddy bear, whose prototype was the American President Theodore Roosevelt. There are similar museums in many countries, as this bear has taken a firm place in the hearts of people. The place will be especially interesting for children. The territory of the gallery is divided into thematic zones, in which Teddy is presented in different images - a traveler, an explorer, an astronaut and even a vampire.
Alangkarn Theater
A famous Thai theater show featuring actors, animals and musicians. The plot of the colorful performance is the rich history of Thailand, a story about ancient traditions and national art. The place where the performance takes place can be called a theater conditionally, since it is an open space with magnificent decorations, alleys along which elephants walk, and souvenir shops. Before the show, viewers attend a gala dinner at a local restaurant.
Jewelry Factory "Gems Gallery"
In Thailand, there are several jewelry concerns that make jewelry from the famous Thai pearls, as well as rubies, emeralds, sapphires and diamonds. One of them is Gems Gallery. The company has existed for over 20 years. There are more than 2 thousand employees at the branch of the company's factory in Pattaya. During the production, a huge trading floor was opened, where managers communicate with customers in 17 languages.
Oceanarium "Underwater World Pattaya"
The largest aquarium in Southeast Asia with a large collection of marine fauna from the Gulf of Thailand and other southern seas. It was opened in 2003. Under a large aquarium, where rays and sharks live, there is a tunnel 105 meters long. Demonstration feeding of fish is often organized in the aquarium. At the entrance there is an outdoor swimming pool, where safe inhabitants of the sea swim. They can be touched, but not taken out of the water.
Pattaya Park Tower
The building is located on the territory of the hotel, which in the 90s. XX century was firmly "occupied" by Russian tourists. Now they are being gradually replaced by the Chinese. The tower is the tallest building on the coast. The zipline descent from the 56th floor of the structure is a popular tourist attraction. For especially shy ones, tickets are offered to closed booths, in which it is not so scary to fly down.
Elephant village
The attraction is located about 7 km. from Pattaya. This is a small village where elephants and drovers harmoniously coexist. Visitors are encouraged to observe the daily life of these huge animals, as well as watch shows where they play elephant football or parade. There is also a special show where wild elephants are caught in the jungle.
Snake farm
A place where snakes are kept for the purpose of producing medicinal drugs from their blood and poison. The farm does not breed reptiles, they are all caught in the swamps or in the jungle. In total, 15 species of snakes live in the cages, among them are the viper, the king cobra, and the Indian krait. At the end of the excursion, the tourist can take a photo with a harmless python or buy snake tincture in a souvenir shop. There is also an opportunity to watch a show during which an experienced trainer dodges deadly bites.
Sheep farm
Very nice and cozy place located 12 km. from the city on the road leading towards Bangkok. The farm is a park with a mini-zoo and excellent infrastructure for a relaxing family holiday. The entire territory is covered with funny sculptures, painted in bright colors and equipped with places for recreation. In addition to sheep, rabbits, turtles, peacocks, parrots and turkeys live here.
Floating market in Pattaya
Floating markets are a unique phenomenon in Thailand. Merchants' stalls are located on boats that slowly sail along a canal or river past buyers. Pattaya Water Bazaar was created especially for the many tourists. Here you can admire traditional boats filled with exotic fruits and colorful flowers. The market sells souvenirs, food, clothing, jewelry and shoes.
Beach road
Walking street that runs along the city beach. Over the years of mass tourism, she managed to gain the fame of almost the hottest place in Pattaya. What is not here - and the abundance of priestesses of love, and transvestite shows, and numerous massage rooms. During the day, the place looks more respectable. Tourists sunbathe on the beach, visit the numerous shops and stroll along the palm alleys.
Walking Street
Central Walking Street Pattaya, the quintessence of all that the city has to offer the discerning tourist. In the evening, the street is blocked for traffic and numerous streams of people fill the sidewalks and the roadway. Walking Street is famous throughout Thailand as the center of nightlife. There are numerous restaurants where you can taste all the cuisines of the world, night bars, entertainment shows, cinemas, shops and massage parlors.
Tiffany and Alcazar Show
The famous transvestite shows that take place several times a week at night. Actors give performances in bright costumes against the backdrop of breathtaking scenery. According to many viewers, the transvestites participating in the show are much more attractive than the Thai women. The Tiffany show takes place in a more classical manner with the observance of propriety, on Alcazar the actors take some liberties.
Wongamat Beach
The beach is about 4 km long, which is considered one of the best in Pattaya and the surrounding area. Mainly 5-star hotels have settled along its perimeter. Wongamat is a rather calm place with relatively clear water, there is no hustle and bustle, like other city beaches. It is located away from shops, so there is not a lot of rubbish here. Wongamat is also a popular beach volleyball court.
Jomtien Beach
One of the city beaches, very popular with tourists. Because of this, it is always crowded and noisy here. The promenade along the beach is full of shops and cafes. Unfortunately, over the long years of operation, this place has gained fame as a beach that is not very suitable for swimming due to water pollution, but many tourists like to swim here. Most people stroll along the promenade among the palm trees, or sunbathe on the sun loungers.
Koh Lan Island
Island in the Gulf of Thailand, located near Pattaya. On Jomtien Beach, numerous boats are on duty, ready to take tourists to swim in the clear waters near Koh Lan. The cheapest way is to get there in half an hour by ferry for a few tens of baht. If time is expensive, then you can use the "speed bot" for a few hundred baht. There are several beaches on Koh Lan. They are really much cleaner than those in Pattaya.
Siracha Tiger Zoo
The zoo was opened in 1997 and since then has received about 10 million visitors. About 450 Bengal tigers live on the territory of the menagerie. In addition to representatives of the feline family, elephants, donkeys, crocodiles, giraffes and other animals live here. Visitors are allowed to hold a little tiger in their arms and feed him from a bottle. You can also take a newborn crocodile, which is an exact copy of an adult animal, only fits in one palm.
Khao Kheow Zoo
Khao Kheow is one of the largest and most popular zoos in Thailand. On its territory, animals live in open spacious enclosures, they are not locked in cages. Dangerous predators are fenced off with a lattice or wide ditches with water for the safety of visitors. It is convenient to move along the paths by electric car in order to be able to see more, since the zoo is really huge.
Ramayana water park
On the territory of the Ramayana there are not only water attractions. A full-fledged entertainment infrastructure for visitors of all ages has been created here. The water park opened in 2016. Tourists can visit an impromptu floating market, walk along the river bank, go through the Green Maze, or go on a trip to the Mysterious Island. For children from 6 months to 6 years old, there is a mini-town in the water park.
Water Park "Cartoon Network Amazone"
New water park in Pattaya, which opened in 2014. The project was funded by the popular children's channel Cartoon Network. On the territory of the water park there are 10 thematic zones with slides of varying complexity - from extreme to safer. Shows featuring popular cartoon characters are held daily at special venues. The water park is located near Nong Nooch Park.
Observation deck on Pratumnak hill
Pratamnak Hill rises 98 meters above the city. You can get to the observation deck by overcoming a not very long, but rather steep ascent. There are two points on the hill from where you can look at the panorama of Pattaya. They are located at different heights. From there, great photos can be taken against the blue waters of the Gulf of Thailand.
