Pattaya is a fairly inexpensive destination for tourists, about an hour and a half bus journey from Bangkok Airport (BKK). In Pattaya you can enjoy a nice holiday and there are activities for families with children as well as party lovers. Here is a list of the best things to do in Pattaya.
Pattaya Floating Market A floating market built on the water, where you can buy traditional souvenirs, clothes and food at very reasonable prices.
Sanctuary of Truth Pattaya . The temple-like wooden building is located just 5 km from the centre. There you can admire the temple's wood carvings, ride around the temple on an elephant, ride a quad bike and watch traditional dances.
Buddha Mountain Pattaya . Buddha Mountain is located about 15 kilometres from Pattaya. It is a mountain with a huge image of Buddha in gold built into it.
Buddha Hill Pattaya . In the centre of the city on the top of a hill is Buddha Hill, where gold statues are visited daily by locals for prayer.
Mini Siam Pattaya . Reconstructed buildings from all over the world are exhibited here in the open air. A relaxing morning in Mini Siam takes visitors around the most important sights of Thailand, Europe, America, Egypt and the USA.
Nong Nooch, Tropical Garden in Pattaya . You can wander around a huge area of beautiful tropical gardens. Alternatively, you can also hire bikes or scooters.
Aquapark Pattaya . Wonderful aqua park to cool off and have fun on particularly hot days.
Pattaya Crocodile Farm and Rock Garden . The crocodile farm is a 15-minute drive from Pattaya. This relatively new tourist attraction is a must for all nature lovers.
Underwater World Pattaya . The largest and most modern oceanarium in Asia displays more than 2500 marine animals in a closed, tunnel-like construction with 6.4 cm thick plexiglass.
Walking Street Pattaya . A famous party mile for night owls. In addition to dozens of pubs, there are go-go bars, strip clubs and karaoke. During the day, Walking Street offers good shopping opportunities for souvenirs and clothing.
Pattaya Island Tour . Depending on your interests and budget, you can take a speedboat on a day trip to one or three islands, with or without an entertainment programme.
Pattaya's Bathing Beaches. The long beach in the bay offers the usual beach activities such as swimming, jet skiing, glass boats and a beach promenade.
Ripley's Believe It Or Not, Pattaya is a museum in which unusual and strange sights are exhibited.
List of department stores in Pattaya, Thailand. In addition to large, modern, multi-storey galleries, there are markets on the streets and first-class boutiques. If you want to buy good copies of branded clothing and accessories at a reasonable price, you will also find a paradise here.
Flight of the Gibbon, zip line through the rainforest . Flight of the Gibbon. A unique adventure. You "fly" through 1500-year-old rainforest on a 2 kilometre long rope.
The Pattaya Elephant Village Originally built as a home for former working elephants, you can experience the daily life of a Thai elephant up close in the Pattaya Elephant Village.
Transport in Pattaya . Short or longer trips and day trips can be made inexpensively with hired cars, scooters, taxis or tuk-tuks.
