What to see in Pattaya

Pattaya Water Park

Pattaya park near Jomtien Beach features an amusement park complete with roller coasters and carousels, plus Thailand’s first high adrenaline tower shot ride. There are giant water slides, whirlpools and a revolving restaurant in the seaside tower. It's open from 11 am to 10 pm, daily.

Mini Siam

Open daily from 7 am -10 pm, this fascinating tourist attraction takes you on a journey through Thai history with replicas of 80 sacred places and important historical sites around Thailand built in a scale of 1 to 25. You can see the Emerald Buddha and The Bridge over the river Kwai, as well as numerous temples and famous locations from around the kingdom. They also have miniature replicas of famous worldwide monuments.

Elephant Village

The Elephant Village was opened in 1973 as a sanctuary for former working elephants that due to injury or ill health can no longer be used as a part of the backbone of heavy work in the jungles of Thailand. Elephant Village is a private company, which is run on a non profit making basis and after running expenses have been deducted, all of the proceeds go to feed, pay the medical bills and generally take care of the elephants. It receives neither government support nor sponsorship from any large company or international organization. A typical day starts with the elephants bathing and continues with an authentic lifestyle of the working elephant. At the Elephant Village there is plenty of space for feeding and the natural surroundings are good for the elephants.

The Million Years Stone Park and Pattaya Crocodile Farm

Opened to the public in February 1992, the Million Years Stone Park and Crocodile Farm was conceived by Khun Suan Phanomwattanakul, a businessman whose love for nature and wildlife led him to collect valuable natural items such as fossilized tree trunks and highly colourful stratified rocks. A popular tourist destination this landscaped nature park also offers plants and a collection of rare animals including albino bears, elephants and horses, magic shows and animal performances.

Siriporn Orchid Farm

Visitors can enjoy a large display of orchids, including famous varieties like catteleyas, vandas, daedrovium, escosanda, and pompadours. The flowers are also available for purchase. Open daily from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Call (038) 29013 for more information

Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Visitors come to see Mr Ripley’s fascinating display of objects from around the globe. With over 250 categories, including ancient torture devices and optical illusions, this intriguing collection is a popular draw for visitors to Pattaya. Open daily from 10 am -12 midnight

Bamrung Sailing and Paramotor Centre

A perfect place to enjoy a wide selection of water sports including windsurfing, kayaking, sailing catamarans, paragliding and para-motors. Between November and February there’s an abundance of birdlife to be observed in the area, with the migration of thousands of swallows, teals and herons. Underwater World Pattaya

With over 2,500 animals from more than 200 species, Underwater World Pattaya showcases the rich variety of marine life found around the region. Visitors are taken on a ‘voyage to the bottom of the sea' , which begins at the sandy beaches and shallow rock pools at the water’s edge. From here, they start their descent, passing brightly colored corals and all kinds of exotic ocean-dwellers along the way. Finally they come to a spectacular 100 meter-long tunnel with acrylic windows, home to great shoals of fish, prowling predators and a host of other creatures that inhabit the ocean depths. Feeding shows also take place throughout the day.

Nong Nooch Tropical Garden & Cultural Village

Set in expansive 600-acre gardens complete with waterfalls, wild orchids and and a man-made lake. Daily performances describe Thai history through the use of dance sword fighting and Muay Thai kickboxing demonstrations. You can also see Leopards, parrots and Chimpanzees and watch the interactive elephant show.

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