Are you going to climb the observation decks of Pattaya? You will have a unique chance to see from above the Temple of Truth (made of wood and decorated with hand-carved sculptures), the Elephant Village and other objects.
Top 10 attractions in Pattaya
Observation deck "PATTAYA city"
Here, wonderful panoramic views of Pattaya and the beach will open before your eyes (in the evening, the inscription on the site shimmers with colorful lights). If you wish, you can sit on one of the benches installed here.
How to get there? In the evening, tourists are taken here on sightseeing buses, and if you decide to find this place on your own, then from the Bali Hai pier you need to walk to the lighthouse and go up the stairs.
Khao Pratumnak hill
From here you will be able to take the best panoramic photographs of Pattaya (altitude - more than 90 m above sea level), especially at sunset, as well as admire the central part of the city, the Pratumnak area, the port, and the northern coast. Since this site is well equipped, guests will find here gazebos, benches, telescopes (you will have to pay 10 baht to use them), and a tent where you can have a snack.
How to get there? You can get here by taxi or tuk-tuk, as well as as part of a group during a sightseeing tour of the city, which can be bought at one of the travel agencies (visiting the site is included in the excursion program).
Big Buddha Hill
At the very top, you can not only admire the opening views, but also find a gilded statue of Buddha, while you should take into account that you will have to overcome 120 steps before the stairs (decorated with dragons and snakes) take you to the monument. It is worth noting that here you will also meet the Buddhas of the days of the week - it is recommended to get some incense in the local shop and bring them to the Buddha, who personifies the day of the week of your birth.
Location: Between Thappraya Road and Pratumnak Road (can be reached by taxi, telling the driver “Big Buddha”).
Pattaya Park Hotel
It pleases its guests with the following objects:
- three revolving restaurants (international cuisine, seafood) located on floors 52-54 (The Panorama, The Pinnacle, The Meridian);
- the observation deck Apex Observation (from the 55th floor the panorama opens to 360˚ - you will be able to admire Pattaya, the Gulf of Thailand, Jomtien);
- rides (“Tower Shot”, “Mono Rail”, “Demolition Derby”).
For visiting the observation deck, you will be asked to pay 250 baht, and for descending from a height in a bungee, in a closed trailer or an open high-speed booth - 400 baht.
Another observation deck can be found at the Ambassador Hotel - from here you can see the coast south of Pattaya (admission is free).
