Attractions · Pattaya
Things to do in Pattaya.
Beyond the nightlife the city holds two of the region's best family days out, and an island a short ferry ride away.
The Sanctuary of Truth
A 100 metre wooden temple by the sea, carved entirely without nails and still being built: part monument, part workshop, all astonishing.
How to book: Tickets at the gate or online; guided tours run through the day and are worth taking.
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Vast themed gardens, a skywalk, dinosaur valley and cultural shows: the big family day out south of the city.
How to book: Tickets at the gate or online; shows run to a daily timetable.
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The little island 45 minutes by ferry: clear water, beach chairs, seafood shacks and none of the city's noise. Pattaya's reset button.
How to book: Ferries from Bali Hai Pier through the day, speedboats for the impatient; no booking needed.
Planning the stay itself: the city guides cover what is on, and the hotels page covers where to sleep near it.