Tourist attractions in Pattaya (2024)

Introduction

Pattaya is a coastal city in the east coast of Thailand. The city is about 100 km or 62 miles southeast of Bangkok and is a popular tourist destination in Thailand. There are many tourist attractions in Pattaya. Also, there are a lot of public and private transport vehicles plying between Pattaya and Bangkok.

Sanctuary of truth tourist attraction in Pattaya

This is a huge wooden structure located at Nakula, Pattaya and is a hybrid of castle and temple. Also called Prasat Sajja Tham, this place is open from 8 AM to 8.30 PM. The entry fee is about 500 baht between 8 AM to 6 PM and about 700 baht between 6 PM to 8.30 PM.

Art in Paradise tourist attraction in Pattaya

This is a visual illusions fantasy center in Pattaya and is open from 9 AM to 9 PM but the last admission is at 8 PM. It takes about 5 minutes to walk from the Termina 21 mall. There are various art themes that will impress and amaze the visitor. Moreover, one can experience the 3D art and have wonderful time in this museum.

Koh Larn (Coral Island) tourist attraction in Pattaya

This is a beautiful island that is 7 KM away from Pattaya. Also called Coral Island, this place has a few beaches. There are boats and ferries that go to the island from Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya. They go to Naban port and Tawaen beach and takes about 35 to 45 minutes respectively. There are also speed boats available. Accommodations are available on the island for stay. There are restaurants on the island. There are also restrooms available on the island. Transportation facilities are there between islands. There are a lot of activities and water sports on the island. It is advisable to take beach clothes to the island.

NongNooch Garden tourist attraction in Pattaya

This popular tourist place in Pattaya has various species of plants and a lot of activities like elephant feeding, elephant riding and more. It is open from 8 AM to 6 PM. The garden is about 15 KM from Pattaya city. The best way to go there is by taxi.

Big Buddha

The Wat Phra Yai is located at Ko Phan near Ko Samui. It is also called the Big Buddha temple. There is 12 m(39 ft) tall gold painted Buddha here sitting in Mara posture. The admission is free and is open from 7 AM to 10 PM. The dress code requires legs and arms to be covered. The best way to reach there is by regular taxi or motorbike taxi.

Pattaya beach tourist attraction in Pattaya

The Pattaya Beach is about 3 km long. Separated from Jomtien beach by the Buddha hill, the drive from the Jomtien beach takes about 15 minutes. There are lounge chairs to relax. Visitors can indulge in water sports. Moreover, there are other activities like parasailing and wind surfing. Visitors can have a sunbath.

Terminal 21 mall

This mall is a very popular mall in Pattaya. Products from different parts of the world are available here. There is a real aircraft in front of the mall, giving a unique shopping experience. It is open from 11 AM to 10 PM. It is near Art in Paradise

Tiger Park

Being one of the major tourist attractions in Pattaya, it is visited by many tourists. Being about 10 KM or 6 miles from the center of Pattaya, the best way to visit this place is by taxi. The visitors can interact with tigers in this park by entering thecages. The attraction is open from 10 AM to 5 PM and the entry fee is about 200 baht. Furthermore, the cage visits are additional costs. Cage visit prices vary according to the type of cage.

Ripley’s Believe it or not

This tourist attraction in Pattaya is amazing. One can view unbelievable things here. Open from 11 AM to 10.30 PM, it takes about 2 to 3 hours to go through the place. The ticket prices vary based on the number of events chosen. For all the 8 events inside, it costs about 2000 baht.

Dolphinarium

This place has a Dolphin show. The other activities for the visitor are swimming with Dolphins, taking photos and more. The show times are at 11 AM, 2 PM and 5 PM. The swimming times are at 12 noon, 3 PM and 6 PM. This place is closed on Wednesdays. The prices vary according to activity, the minimum price being 600 baht. The drive to this place from Pattaya city is about 20 minutes.

Jomtien beach

This is one of the two popular beaches in Pattaya but a quieter beach between the two. The other one is the Pattaya beach. The distance between the two beaches is about 3 km. There are a lot of water sports here including surfing and sailing. Relaxing by sitting at this green sea is a pleasant experience. There is Pattaya park tower nearby. There are songthaews that charge about 10-baht to go to the Jomtien beach. The drive from the Pattaya beach is about 15 minutes.

Underwater world

This is a famous tourist attraction. There are different species of aquatic animals at the different zones of the aquarium. The aquatic animals can be seen through the hundred meters glass tunnel. The timings are from 9 AM to 6 PM but the last admission is at 5.30 PM. Takes about 2 hours to view this place and costs about 500 baht

Pattaya floating market

This shopping attraction is where the visitors can buy the Thai goods. One can go in a boat and buy the goods on the way. The market is open from 9 AM to 7 PM. The best way to go there is by taxi. Also, there are songthaews that go there.

Mini Siam

This small park in Pattaya has miniature replicas (on a scale of 1:25) of famous monuments of Thailand and other parts of the world in two separate sections. Both the sections are separated by a body of water. The park is open from 9 AM to 7 PM. The entry fee for adults is about 300 baht and for children about 150 baht.

Ramyana Water Park

This waterpark is the biggest in Thailand. There are themed areas, water slides and more to enjoy in the park. The place is open from 11 AM to 6 PM but closed on Wednesdays. The full day entry ticket costs about 1000 baht. There is a shared shuttle of the park from Pattaya costing about 120 baht. The drive from the Nongnooch Tropical Garden is about 15 minutes.

Pattaya Elephant Sanctuary

The Sanctuary can be visited in the morning or in the afternoon. The morning times are 9.30 AM to 12.30 PM and the afternoon timings are 2 PM to 5 PM. The prices vary based on program selected. The ticket is about 2800 baht for adults and about 1400 baht for children. This includes transportation and food.

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