Must-see attractions in Pattaya

  • Sanctuary of Truth, wooden temple

    Sanctuary of Truth

    Pattaya

    Made entirely of intricately carved wood (without any metal nails) and commanding a celestial view of the ocean, the Sanctuary of Truth is best described…

  • Pattaya beach, Ko lan, Thailand

    Ko Lan

    Pattaya

    Day trippers head for this small island, 7km offshore from central Pattaya. On weekends, its five beaches entertain thousands of visitors and the…

  • Pattaya, East Coast, Thailand

    Khao Phra Tamnak

    Pattaya

    This hill has a modest Buddhist temple as well as a much-revered memorial to the admiral who founded the modern Thai navy. There are marvellous views over…

  • Anek Kusala Sala

    Pattaya

    A popular stop for tour groups, this museum contains more than 300 impressive pieces of Chinese artwork, mainly bronze and brass statues depicting…

  • Wat Phra Yai

    Pattaya

    The giant golden Buddha figure of Wat Phra Yai sits atop this forested hill between Jomtien and South Pattaya. The serene Buddha dates back to when…

  • Underwater World Pattaya

    Pattaya

    The area’s largest aquarium is particularly child-friendly, with touch pools and koi feeding sessions. The long viewing tunnel is the highlight. It's on…

  • Art in Paradise

    Pattaya

    Thais come here for the ultimate selfie as they pose amid cleverly designed 3D paintings of dinosaurs, waterfalls, ancient Egypt and, bizarrely, an…

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