Attractions of Pattaya - what to see

In Pattaya has almost no special historical and cultural attractions, but there are a huge number of entertainment places from which you will only have to choose something to suit your taste and purse. Some interesting sights can be found in the vicinity of Pattaya. Below we will try to give an overview of the main attractions, indicate their location on the map, opening hours and ticket prices.

Some of the attractions of Pattaya can be visited on your own, but some may be better and cheaper to visit with the help of excursions. About excursions in Pattaya here.

Tropical garden "Nong Nooch" and orchid Park

This is perhaps the largest and most beautiful garden in Southeast Asia. It is definitely worth a visit to everyone who is vacationing in Pattaya, and it will be especially interesting for women and children there.

In front of the entrance you will see unusual sculptures of butterflies, elephants, made of clay pots. Here you can also take a picture with a tiger, a chimpanzee or other animals represented.

Then, following the map given to you, you will walk, enjoying the stunning views of this tropical garden. You will certainly see and be able to visit a greenhouse with different types of orchids, a garden with tropical butterflies, palm trees, cacti, which are the special pride of the garden. By the way, here, in souvenir shops, you can buy orchids that are specially packaged in a glass bottle for easy transportation, with an annotation on their cultivation (costs from 300 baht for one bottle with several sprouts).

The huge territory of the park can be viewed both from the lower tier (ground) and from the upper (at the height of the trees), where bridges are built for this. It is especially good to observe from the upper tier the landscape design of territories made in different styles, for example in French, English. At the same time, you can rent a bicycle or ride elephants in the park.

In addition to tropical vegetation, you will see a colorful Thai national performance; a show of elephants that play football, volleyball, paint pictures, ride bicycles, etc. At the end of the show, you can purchase "elephant art", various souvenirs. It can take a lot of time to inspect the entire garden, so it won't be difficult to have a snack or buy water.

The Nong Nooch Garden is constantly working to maintain its appearance, improve its condition, preserve tropical plant species, and change the exposition presented.

Unforgettable impressions of visiting the tropical garden "Nong Nooch" are guaranteed to you, and bright and beautiful photos will remind you of this amazing place for a long time.

Buddha Hill, observation deck and Khao Phra Tam Nak or Khao Phra Bat

Buddha Hill and Khao Phra Tam Nak are two small hills located between central Pattaya and Jomtien. Tourists usually take these two hills for one or constantly confuse them. For most tourists, these places are, first of all, a point from which a stunning panoramic view of the city and the bay opens, which has become the hallmark of Pattaya. No photo or video report is complete without shots from the observation deck located on the hill.

There is the largest Buddha statue in Pattaya on Buddha Hill. Locals climb another hill to visit Wat Khao Phra Bat temple and pay homage to the statue of Kromluang Chomphonkhetudomsak and Suan Chaloemphrakiat. Most of the hilltop is covered by a park with numerous jogging paths, fitness areas, and benches with gazebos for relaxation. It is worth warning Russian tourists: despite the fact that the park seems empty and deserted, an ideal place for privacy, you should not go too far in your privacy here: even in such a deserted place you are always under the surveillance of video cameras Thai Police.

On the slope of the northernmost hill there are huge letters of the name of the city, located on another observation platform, only below the level.

Entrance:free of charge.

Operating mode:around the clock.

🚶 How to get there: Buddha Hill and Khao Phra Tam Nak are located in the middle between central Pattaya and By Jomtien (the position of the hills on the map). You can climb the hills on foot, moving along the highway, or you can use small pedestrian stairs, one of which is located at the foot of the hill on the side of the letters with the name of the city, and the other is located next to the lighthouse on the shore.

Sanctuary of Truth

This giant wooden structure is located on the shore in north Pattaya (marked on the map as Wooden Temple). A very interesting temple, completely built of wood in 1981. The height of the building is 105 meters, and every square centimeter of it is covered with unique carved sculptures.

Entrance: from 500 baht depending on the program, which may include, according to your choice, dinner, horseback riding, etc. Children's ticket from 350 baht.

Operating mode:daily from 9 to 18 hours.

🚶 How to get there: The temple is located on the shore in the northern district Naklua. The position of the Sanctuary of Truth on the map. You can get here by taxi or on foot: from Naklua Road, turn onto Soi 12 and move towards the beach. You will probably get lost in the intricacies of the streets, so you will have to ask the locals for directions.

Mini Siam (Mini Siam)

Mini Siam is a park of miniature copies of famous architectural structures around the world and a work of horticultural art.

The park consists of two exhibitions – Mini Siam and Mini Europe. In the first, copies of Thai architectural landmarks are presented, and in the second, respectively, copies of Western architectural works. Among the exhibits you will find the temple complexes of Bangkok, the royal Palace, the ancient capitals of Thailand – Sukhothai and Ayutthaya, the Eiffel Tower, the Sydney Opera House, the Chinese Temple of Heaven and the Statue of Liberty. Russian monuments are not deprived of attention and are represented in the form of St. Basil's Cathedral and the monument to the defenders of Stalingrad on Mamayev Kurgan.

Miniature trees grow around the copies, replicas of gardens, flower beds, rivers and fountains are made. In the lake in the park you can feed the fish and relax in the shade of the trees on the shore.

In the evening, the illumination of the exhibits turns on in the park, so if you arrive at Mini Siam around 17:00, you can see everything both in daylight and in the light of evening lights.

Entrance: the entrance fee for adults is 300 baht.

Operating mode: daily from 7 to 22 o'clock.

🚶 How to get there: Mini Siam is located in the north of Pattaya on Sukhumvit road near the intersection with Soi 33 (the position of Mini Siam on the map of Pattaya). You can get there by taxi, minibus or on foot. By minibus you need to get to the final one (the intersection of North Road with Sukhumvit Road near the bus station). At the T-shaped intersection of North Road with Sukhumvit Road, turn left along Sukhumvit Road, then cross the pedestrian bridge to the opposite side of the road. From the intersection to Mini Siam is about 200 meters.

Underwater World

An aquarium where marine animals of the Gulf of Thailand are represented. The aquarium is made in the form of a tunnel 105 meters long and is divided into 4 zones. A great place for kids.

In the first zone there are beautiful and rare species of fish. The second zone is cartilaginous fish, including sharks, rays. The third zone is commercial fish species, turtles. The fourth zone features fish from the Amazon River and the largest specimens of fish.

At a certain time in each of the zones, the inhabitants of the aquarium are fed, presented in the form of a small show.

Elephant Village (Pattaya Elephant Village)

If you have not yet visited one of the many elephant nurseries in Thailand, then Pattaya provides you with such an opportunity. In the elephant village you will see the daily life and training of elephants. During the visit, you will be shown how elephants can play football and basketball, draw, drive a car, play instruments. You will be able to see how wild elephants are caught in the jungle, as well as take an hour-long elephant ride or a three-hour elephant trekking through the jungle.

In fairness, it should be said that if you are not a particular elephant lover and have watched, for example, an elephant show when visiting Nong Nooch Park, then you can skip watching the show here, especially since it costs 650 baht.

The Million-Year Stone Park and Crocodile Farm (The Million-Year Stone Park and Crocodile Farm)

This beautiful park is located on an area of more than 28 hectares, a 15-minute drive from the city center. You will see a lot of interesting things in it, and we recommend that you include it in your vacation program in Pattaya.

In the park you will see amazing petrified trees over 1 million years old; Thai-style trees over 200 years old; dwarf trees; garden of rare trees and bright flowers; zoo of exotic animals; crocodile farm and crocodile show; small elephant show and many more interesting things. Be sure to take your children there, especially considering the really low cost of tickets to visit the park.

Walking street

The world-famous street of vices and debauchery, the dream and lust of many tourists. This is the center of night entertainment of Pattaya and Thailand in general. During the day, the street is not much different from all the other streets of Pattaya, but with the arrival of night, its appearance changes: lights come on, the street is filled with tourists from all over the world, music rumbles from everywhere, various funny shows are shown right on the street, barkers run to adult shows. There is the largest concentration of restaurants, bars, Go-Go bars, strip clubs, adult shows, brothels and even boxing matches for the amusement of the audience.

But, do not be afraid of this place if you come with children. Everything that cannot be seen by children is hidden behind the walls of establishments, and even children's toys (namely children's, not adults) are sold in numerous outlets that come off at night. You can come here every evening, and you may not need any shows and entertainment, except for walking along this street, in Pattaya.

🚶 How to get there: Volking Street on the map.

Tiffany's Show

This is one of two world–famous transvestite shows in Pattaya (the other show is Alcazar). Tiffany's show was the first drag queen show in Southeast Asia, he has already turned 37 years old. The show takes place in a large hall equipped with modern light and sound for 1000 spectators, and more than 100 artists, naturally not quite women, are involved in the performances. And not men, in general.

The show is very beautiful, bright and colorful and one hundred percent worth a visit, no matter how you feel about transvestites. I'm sure you'll like it anyway. Of course, you don't have to attend both shows: Tiffany and Alcazar, you can choose one of them, although they differ.

Do not confuse Tiffany with Pattaya adult shows on Volking Street. This is a serious performance, in which professional artists are involved, they are just transvestites. No vulgarity and sex, although children under 12 are not allowed. By the way, in 2001, the Tiffany show took fourth place among all world shows, second only to Moulin Rouge in Paris and two shows in Las Vegas. Now the show consists of nine productions and lasts an hour and a half.

It is strictly forbidden to take pictures inside, but after the performance the artists go outside and there they can already be photographed or take a photo with them, but for an additional fee.

Also in the building of the Tiffany show there is a shooting range (Tiffany's Shooting Range), where you can shoot serious firearms.

Alcazar Pattaya

Another transvestite show, known all over the world, is located in Pattaya. This is a competitor to the Tiffany show, and practically in no way inferior to it. Just like Tiffany, this is a serious quality show with professional artists, high–quality music and modern lighting effects. The program features traditional songs and dances, modern music, gorgeous costumes and "unrecognizable" transvestites. Alcazar proudly declares that it is the biggest show in Asia, and its participants are the most beautiful. You just have to check it out.

The only problem you will face is the difficulty of choosing between Tiffany and Alcazar. If possible, visit both shows.

Just like at Tiffany's, taking pictures inside is prohibited, but after the show the artists go outside and you can take pictures with them for an additional fee.

🕐 Working hours: Performances take place 3 times a day every day. It starts at 18.30, at 20.00 and at 21.30.

💵 Entrance fee / ticket price: The cost is about 600-800 baht including transfer. You can buy tickets, including those including transfers, everywhere in Pattaya (at travel agencies, at the hotel reception, and just at the distributors on the street), respectively, the price is different everywhere. Taking pictures with the artists after the show costs 40 baht.

🚶 How to get there: most often the transfer is included in the ticket price, but you can also get there on foot or by taxi. The show building is located on second street, see the location of the Alcazar show on the map.

Adult shows

Pattaya is a city of sins. And it is impossible not to mention such a special attraction as an adult show. It's not about Go-Go bars (many people take it for an adult show, not even imagining what it really is), where Asian girls in bikinis dance between tables, on tables, on bar counters. We are talking about adult shows where girls (and sometimes men or women paired with men) perform all sorts of "acrobatic" numbers with the help of reproductive organs. Such shows are called sex shows, ping pong shows, or even fakingshows. Probably, there are other variants of names depending on the content.

That's to say – the show is not for children. But to visit Pattaya and not visit such a show is simply impossible. Despite the extremely negative feedback from those who have not even seen the show, the tricks performed by the participants of the show are simply amazing and worthy, if not admirable, then at least surprising.

Wat Yan Temple (Full name Wat Yansangwararam Woramahawihan)

This is a very wonderful and beautiful temple. Pattaya as a whole is not replete with beautiful and significant temples, and if you could not visit the temples of Bangkok, Chiang Mai and other places in Thailand during your vacation, then you should definitely visit this temple. Its design is very unusual, as well as its name, which is almost impossible to pronounce. The temple is relatively new, built in 1976. Hence its unusual design.

But the temple is known not only for its unusual appearance, but also for the fact that, as they say, the remains of the Buddha are kept in the stupa on the territory of the temple, and in another building on the territory there is an imprint of the Buddha's foot.

Pattaya Floating Market

If you have not had a chance to visit the floating markets of Bangkok and visit the provincial floating markets during excursions in Thailand, you will have the opportunity to experience such exoticism in Pattaya. Of course, today the floating market in Pattaya is not a real market. This is just an attraction for tourists, whose customers are exclusively tourists, and the assortment consists of souvenirs, crafts and Thai fast food. But if you don't get another opportunity, why not take a look here. Just don't expect too much, and be careful with your purchases. In fact, souvenirs are much more expensive here than in city markets or shops.

In addition to the trade itself, the market hosts many different entertainment shows and entertainments, such as traditional dances, Thai boxing, boating, etc.

Museum of 3D Paintings (Art Museum, Art in Paradise)

The recently opened Museum of 3D Paintings is a new popular place in Pattaya. It contains more than 150 paintings against which you can take pictures, and thanks to the optical effect, the illusion of reality is created. In this way, everyone can become an integral part of the picture. The Museum will be especially interesting for lovers of photography and fun companies.

Learn more about the 3D museum in Pattaya and photos here...

Attractions of Pattaya on the map