Things to do in Pattaya

Pattaya is the city that is known for its wild nightlife. To enjoy the crazy and happening nightlife people visit this city from across the globe. Pattaya is located on the eastern seaboard of Thailand. The city is also one of the industrial seaboard zones. And Pattaya follows the tropical wet and dry climate that makes the city a charming tourist destination. That includes everything from ancient Thai traditions to modern culture. Initially, the city was an old fishing town but in the recent years, the city’s personality has changed to a seaside destination. You can find the straightforward pleasures of the nation’s most energetic party street or be attracted by unique religious traditions and culture. So plan a trip to Pattaya and explore nature, science, art and culture in the different ways you never have imagined. Enjoy the natural beauty of the rainforest canopy and the glamour of the cabaret stage. If you visit the city on a rainy day, you will witness the wet scenic view. This article includes the list of the 10 best things to do in Pattaya. Read below to know all.

Top Things to do in Pattaya:

1.) Pattaya Walking Street

The energy and sight of ‘Walking Street’ are quite unique in Thailand. Other cities and towns assure to have their own speciality. However, nothing can be compared with the fun which is found at the Pattaya’s Beach Road. Here almost every building on both sides of the road has a nightclub, beer bar, restaurant. At night, the road sparkles with neon lights, thumping music from different genres, street performances, food vendors and party animals around the world. Visit this place with your girlfriend or boyfriend to have the fun experience. This is one of the best things to do in Pattaya.

2.) Sanctuary of Truth

This is one of a kind teak structure. It is an inspiring sanctuary to a philosophical truth. It depicts the role of religion, philosophy and art for human development. It is a gorgeous and awesome demonstration of human skill, particularly when you will come across the truth that none of the wood being used has been chemically protected. This is one of the top things to do in Pattaya with kids as they will learn a bit more about this place.

3.) Cabaret Show

There are many cities with popular cabaret shows, but only Pattaya takes such great notice. Each and every show is so popular that Pattaya has 4 diverse venues and hundreds of dancers. Based in high-flying buildings, the performances demonstrate lavishness, glitters and glamour, with ornate costumes. The icing on the cake is that the cabaret show offers a lot of songs and dances. The shows and individual acts portray various cultures of Thai and Asia. If you happen to be in Pattaya tonight then visiting one of this Cabaret Show is one of the best things to do in Pattaya.

4.) Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden

This botanical garden is spreadover an area of 2.4 sq.kms. It boasts some of the most remarkable flowers, landscaped gardens in Thailand, if not the world. The team behind them have continuously won international awards for their good designs. The niche design will remind you about the 17th-century French style gardens. The garden also has creative displays. It is also the home of more than 670 hybrid species of orchid, an outstanding elephant talent show. And not to forget the regular show of classic Thai dancing, drumming and boxing which takes place in the garden regularly.

5.) Pattaya Floating Market

Its real name is “Four Regions Floating Market”. The sub-sections of this area development shows the four major areas of Thailand  the north, north-east, central and south. This representation shows the pattern of shops and stalls selling souvenirs, fruits, art, food, handicrafts, postcards and clothing as well as regular cultural shows. Vendors sell their products from traditional boats and canoes. It is indeed one of the amazing things to do in Pattaya. Enjoy your Sunday at this floating market to experience the country style of shopping in Pattaya. Also just like this floating market, the “Weekend Market” of Bangkok is famous for its unique crowd and stuffs at its counter.

6.) Art in Paradise

Art in Paradise opposes the traditional thinking of what an art gallery should be. It believes that art is brought to life and the tourist can become part of it by using optical illusions and playing with the point of view. Stand in the right position to take a picture from the right angle, it also includes a bridge in the jungle, swimming with dolphins in the lake.  There is one more unique spot in the city Chiang Mai similar to this one. And that is the “Documentary Arts Asia” which is worth a visit.

7.) Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Pattaya

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! contains over 300 exhibits which will definitely boggle your mind. Telling only true stories and facts, the surprising and shocking displays prove that the truth really is stranger than fiction. There are also some fun rides, a 12D Moving, a waxworks museum, theatre and the well known Sky Rider. It is a colourful balloon which can be seen moving above Pattaya Beach. It offers unique views of the city and the surrounding area.

8.) Big Buddha Hill

The very known “Big Buddha” certainly deserves its fame, being the biggest in the area with 18 metres in height, which is nearly 100 metres above sea level. It offers a view over Pattaya and Jomtien Beaches from its position on the hill. The temple is surrounded with highly detailed golden seated Buddha, which creates a relaxing mood in its many tourists. All thanks to the bells, soothing fragrance of incense, a number of small statues and very beautiful views of the area. This place is not a just tourist attraction, the site is a very popular temple, where locals frequently visit to pray.The city of Phuket also displays the best tourist attraction of “Phuket Big Buddha”.

9.) Flight of the Gibbon

It is located in the safe rainforests of Chompoo Wildlife Sanctuary. This 3 km long zip line course permits you to experience a life of the Thai jungle canopy, from tree to tree. The course is made up of a series of lines between 24 treetops, one of the longest is over 300 m long. There are two hanging sky bridges and two rappel descents to add the adventure. The person who loves adventure can find this best thing to do in Pattaya. There is an educational view to the experience. The guides will show you interesting and beautiful wildlife.

10.) Buddha Mountain Pattaya

The biggest stone drawing of Buddha in the world looking down on you from the edge of limestone hill is a very outstanding experience. This is drawn with a laser into the edge, that used to be a resource for the architect industry. The 109-metre-high was then marked out in gold. It was finished in 1996 to mark the 50th anniversary of Majesty, the King of Thailand’s and has since become a popular tourist attraction for Thais and foreign visitors. This is one of the peaceful things to do in Pattaya.