# Things to do in Pattaya: top sights and where to go > Pattaya curves around its bay: Pattaya Beach, Beach Road and the nightlife of Walking Street fill the centre, the Pattaya Viewpoint and Big Buddha crown Pratumnak Hill to the south with Jomtien Beach beyond it, and the carved wooden Sanctuary of Truth stands 4 km north. Give the first day to the city, the Sanctuary and Ko Lan island (about 45 minutes by ferry from Bali Hai Pier); keep a second for Nong Nooch Garden, the Khao Chi Chan Buddha cliff and Wat Yan, 15–20 km south, or Khao Kheow Open Zoo, 40 km north-east. Web page: https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya ## Ready itineraries - [One day in Pattaya: an itinerary in the best order](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/in-1-day.md): The carved Sanctuary of Truth in Naklua, the city beach, the view from Pratamnak Hill and quieter Jomtien — in order, by Bolt or songthaew, with lunch. - [2 days in Pattaya: an itinerary day by day](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/in-2-days.md): The Sanctuary of Truth, the beaches and Pratamnak Hill first; then the gold Buddha Mountain, the royal Wat Yansangwararam and Nong Nooch garden in the south. ## All 10 places with the YesGo score - [Walking Street](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/pattaya-walking-street.md): YesGo score 50/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 30 min · free (street). Walking Street is Pattaya's main nightlife street: about 700 m along the bay from Beach Road to Bali Hai Pier, with seafood restaurants… - [Sanctuary of Truth](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/sanctuary-of-truth.md): YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · day 500 baht, night 700; children 110–140 cm 250/350. The Sanctuary of Truth is a carved wooden temple-palace, 105 m tall, on the seafront at Naklua in north Pattaya, under construction since… - [Pattaya Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/pattaya-beach.md): YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · free. Pattaya Beach is the city beach, about 3 km along Beach Road from North Pattaya to Walking Street. In 2019 it was rebuilt with new sand… - [Pattaya Viewpoint](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/pattaya-viewpoint.md): YesGo score 41/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · free. The Pratumnak Hill viewpoint is Pattaya's best free view: the bay, the curve of the beach and Bali Hai Pier, next to the PATTAYA CITY… - [Jomtien Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/jomtien-beach.md): YesGo score 33/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · free. Jomtien Beach is a long beach, about 6 km, south of central Pattaya beyond Pratumnak Hill. It's calmer than the main beach, with cleaner… - [Khao Chi Chan Buddha](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/khao-chi-chan.md): YesGo score 30/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · free. Khao Chi Chan (Buddha Mountain) is a limestone cliff 24 km south of central Pattaya bearing a 109 × 70 m outline of a seated Buddha… - [Wat Yansangwararam](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/wat-yansangwararam.md): YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · free. Wat Yan (Wat Yansangwararam) is a large Buddhist monastery among lakes and parks 22 km south of Pattaya, founded in 1976 and a royal… - [Nong Nooch Tropical Garden](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/nong-nooch.md): YesGo score 19/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · from ≈ 500 baht, packages with shows cost more. Nong Nooch Tropical Garden is a private botanical garden of about 200 ha, 22 km south of Pattaya — the largest in Southeast Asia. It has… - [Ko Lan](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/ko-lan.md): YesGo score 17/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · ferry ≈ 30 baht, speedboat ≈ 150–300. Koh Larn (Ko Lan) is a hilly island 7.5 km off Pattaya with eight beaches and clear water. The ferry from Bali Hai Pier costs about 30… - [Khao Kheow Open Zoo](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/khao-kheow-zoo.md): YesGo score 16/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · ≈ 350 baht, children ≈ 120. Khao Kheow Open Zoo is Asia's second-largest zoo: about 800 ha in the forested foothills of Si Racha, with more than 8,000 animals. It's… ## Pattaya travel guide Before you go: Pattaya and Jomtien beaches, the Sanctuary of Truth, Nong Nooch, Koh Larn island, the trip from Bangkok, areas and weather. ## Trip essentials - How many days: 3–7 days: beach, island, parks - When to go: November–March: drier and less hot - Visa: Depends on your passport — many are visa-exempt - Arrival card: Online TDAC before you fly - Currency: Thai baht (THB); cash for songthaews and markets - From Bangkok: BKK airport ≈ 120 km, 1.5–2 h - Sea: Gulf of Thailand: warm; clearer at Koh Larn - Getting around: Songthaew loops, Grab and Bolt - Rainy season: May–October: mostly short showers - Time zone: UTC+7 all year ## Key facts - **1981** — work began on the all-wood Sanctuary of Truth — and continues today (source: Sanctuary of Truth — official website) - **≈ 105 m** — height of the Sanctuary of Truth’s tower by the sea (source: Wikipedia, “Sanctuary of Truth”) - **≈ 7.5 km** — from Pattaya to Koh Larn — 30–45 minutes by ferry (source: Wikipedia, “Ko Lan”) - **≈ 109 m** — height of the gold Buddha image on the Khao Chi Chan cliff (source: Wikipedia, “Khao Chi Chan”) ## Things to do in Pattaya The top things to do in Pattaya are the seaside Sanctuary of Truth, the Pratamnak Hill viewpoint, Pattaya and Jomtien beaches and Walking Street at night. Outside town are Nong Nooch Garden, the gold Buddha at Khao Chi Chan, Wat Yansangwararam and Khao Kheow Open Zoo; Koh Larn island makes a day trip. Every place with its YesGo score is in the list above. | Where | What to see | Time | | --- | --- | --- | | **North** | [Sanctuary of Truth](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/sanctuary-of-truth) | 2 h | | **Centre** | [Pattaya Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/pattaya-beach), [Walking Street](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/pattaya-walking-street) | evening | | **Pratamnak** | [Viewpoint](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/pattaya-viewpoint) | sunset | | **South** | [Jomtien](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/jomtien-beach) | ½ day | | **Outskirts** | [Nong Nooch](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/nong-nooch), [Khao Chi Chan](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/khao-chi-chan), [Wat Yan](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/wat-yansangwararam) | 1 day | | **Island** | [Koh Larn](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/ko-lan) | 1 day | | **Zoo** | [Khao Kheow](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/khao-kheow-zoo) | ½ day | Rather not plan it yourself? The list above has ready itineraries for 1–2 days, with places in a sensible order. ## Bangkok to Pattaya Most visitors fly into Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK), ≈ 120 km away — 1.5–2 hours by transfer, taxi or bus straight from the airport. U-Tapao (UTP), ≈ 40 km south, is closer but has fewer flights. | How | From | Time | | --- | --- | --- | | **Transfer, taxi** | BKK airport | ≈ 1.5–2 h | | **Bus** | BKK airport | ≈ 2 h | | **Bus** | [Bangkok](https://yesgo.io/thailand/bangkok), Ekkamai | ≈ 2–2.5 h | | **Taxi** | U-Tapao airport | ≈ 45 min | ## Where to stay in Pattaya Where to stay in Pattaya: Central Pattaya by Beach Road for shops, cafés and Walking Street; Naklua and Wongamat in the north for quieter, cleaner beaches; Pratamnak Hill between the bays for views; Jomtien in the south for a long beach and a calmer feel. | Area | Best for | Keep in mind | | --- | --- | --- | | **Central, Beach Road** | Everything close, nightlife | Busy beach | | **Naklua, Wongamat** | Quieter, cleaner sand | ≈ 15 min to the centre | | **Pratamnak** | Views, calm | Hilly to walk | | **Jomtien** | Long beach, families | ≈ 15 min to the centre | ## Pattaya weather by month The best time to visit Pattaya is November to March: drier, ≈ 30–33 °C by day, with the sea at 27–29 °C. April and May are the hottest. May to October is the rainy season, but showers are usually short and Pattaya is drier than many Thai resorts. - **January in Pattaya** (best time): day ≈ 31°C, night ≈ 23°C, sea ≈ 27°C, rainy days: 2. Dry, ≈ 31° — a great time. - **February in Pattaya** (best time): day ≈ 32°C, night ≈ 25°C, sea ≈ 28°C, rainy days: 2. Dry and warm. - **March in Pattaya** (best time): day ≈ 33°C, night ≈ 26°C, sea ≈ 29°C, rainy days: 4. About 33°, hotter. - **April in Pattaya**: day ≈ 34°C, night ≈ 27°C, sea ≈ 30°C, rainy days: 6. Peak heat; Songkran. - **May in Pattaya**: day ≈ 33°C, night ≈ 27°C, sea ≈ 30°C, rainy days: 13. Rains begin. - **June in Pattaya**: day ≈ 33°C, night ≈ 27°C, sea ≈ 30°C, rainy days: 13. Short showers. - **July in Pattaya**: day ≈ 32°C, night ≈ 26°C, sea ≈ 29°C, rainy days: 14. Rain. - **August in Pattaya**: day ≈ 32°C, night ≈ 26°C, sea ≈ 29°C, rainy days: 14. Rain. - **September in Pattaya**: day ≈ 32°C, night ≈ 25°C, sea ≈ 29°C, rainy days: 18. The wettest month. - **October in Pattaya**: day ≈ 31°C, night ≈ 25°C, sea ≈ 29°C, rainy days: 15. Rains easing. - **November in Pattaya** (best time): day ≈ 31°C, night ≈ 24°C, sea ≈ 28°C, rainy days: 5. The season opens. - **December in Pattaya** (best time): day ≈ 30°C, night ≈ 23°C, sea ≈ 27°C, rainy days: 1. Dry — the best time. ## Pattaya ticket prices The beaches, the Pratamnak viewpoint, Walking Street and Wat Yansangwararam are free. You pay for the Sanctuary of Truth (500 baht by day), Nong Nooch, Khao Kheow Zoo and the ferry to Koh Larn. - [Walking Street](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/pattaya-walking-street) — free (street) - [Sanctuary of Truth](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/sanctuary-of-truth) — day 500 baht, night 700; children 110–140 cm 250/350 - [Pattaya Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/pattaya-beach) — free - [Pattaya Viewpoint](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/pattaya-viewpoint) — free - [Jomtien Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/jomtien-beach) — free - [Khao Chi Chan Buddha](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/khao-chi-chan) — free - [Wat Yansangwararam](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/wat-yansangwararam) — free - [Nong Nooch Tropical Garden](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/nong-nooch) — from ≈ 500 baht, packages with shows cost more - [Ko Lan](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/ko-lan) — ferry ≈ 30 baht, speedboat ≈ 150–300 - [Khao Kheow Open Zoo](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/khao-kheow-zoo) — ≈ 350 baht, children ≈ 120 ## Tips - Songthaews — blue pick-ups — loop Beach Road and Second Road; agree the fare before you hop on. - Take an early ferry to Koh Larn from Bali Hai Pier — the island’s beaches are cleaner and quieter in the morning. - Cover shoulders and knees for the Sanctuary of Truth. ## Questions ### Is Pattaya worth visiting? Yes, as an easy beach base near Bangkok with Koh Larn, the Sanctuary of Truth and family parks — though the central beach is busy. ### Do I need a visa for Thailand? It depends on your passport: many nationalities are visa-exempt for a set number of days, and all visitors fill in the online TDAC arrival card. Check the official rules for your passport. ### How do I get from Bangkok airport to Pattaya? By transfer or taxi in 1.5–2 hours, or by bus from the airport in about 2 hours. ### What is the weather like in Pattaya in December? Dry and warm: about 30 °C by day with the sea near 27 °C. ### Where is the best beach in Pattaya? Jomtien and Wongamat on the mainland, or Koh Larn island for clearer water. ### Where to stay in Pattaya with kids? Jomtien or Naklua — calmer with cleaner beaches than the centre. ### How do I get to Koh Larn? By ferry from Bali Hai Pier in 30–45 minutes, or by speedboat. ### When is the rainy season in Pattaya? May to October, with mostly short showers; September is the wettest. ### What to do in Pattaya with kids? Nong Nooch Garden, Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Koh Larn and Jomtien beach. ### How much is the Sanctuary of Truth? About 500 baht by day; evening visits have a separate price. ## Sources - Sanctuary of Truth — official website - Wikipedia, “Pattaya”; “Sanctuary of Truth”; “Ko Lan”; Pattaya climate (1991–2020 normals) - Tourism Authority of Thailand — official website Facts checked: 09.11.2026 --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.