Pattaya Full-Day Private Tour: Big Buddha, Floating Market & More

At 09:45 Hours: Walking Street Pattaya is the biggest and busiest party hotspot in the whole of Thailand, with only a couple of the top places in Bangkok beating it for sheer volume and variety.  Stretching a full kilometer from its high-tech gateway at the Beach Road end to the Bali Hai Plaza end, almost every building along its length is a nightclub, go-go bar, beer bar, or restaurant.  Each of the side streets – spanning from Soi 14 to Soi 16, with a couple of uniquely-named streets in between - offers more of the same, making the whole southern end of the city a labyrinth of nightlife entertainments, with something for practically every taste. Pass by without stopping

10:00 Hours: Bali Hai Pier – commonly known as Pattaya Pier – is a central feature of the city, located at the end of Walking Street, near the southernmost point of Pattaya Bay.  It is a hive of activity, with endless day-trippers on their way to the nearby Coral Island (Koh Larn), as well as scuba divers, fishing enthusiasts, and even private charter boat trips setting off or returning to dry land.  The jetty stretches quite far out into the bay and is lined on either side with boats of all descriptions. It can be seen clearly from Pattaya View Point and has now become a classic image of Pattaya itself.  Duration: 20 minutes.

10:00 Hours: The Pattaya City Sign is located just next to Bali Hai Pier where you can take a memory selfie of Pattaya. Duration: 20 minutes

10:30 Hours: Get ready to be amazed by one of the largest Buddha images in the world on your trip to Pattaya.  Also known as Wat Phra Yai, Big Buddha Temple features a 300-foot-high image of Lord Buddha and stands as the most prominent landmark of Pattaya.  The massive image was established in 1977 and is often referred to as Luang Phor Yhai or Big Buddha by the locals. Its hilltop location also distinguishes it from many other attractions in the city.  A long stairway leads to the mighty Buddha image, surrounded by various smaller images on the hill. Wat Phra Yai is situated on Khao Phra Tamnak Hill, a popular vantage point in Pattaya offering beautiful city and bay views.  If you drive up to the hill, you'll also see the Big Buddha image from a far-off distance.  Duration: 30 minutes.

11:30 Hours: Khao Chi Chan, also known as Buddha Mountain, stands as a remarkable natural and cultural attraction in the vicinity of Pattaya, Thailand.  This awe-inspiring landmark boasts a massive Buddha image carved into the face of a limestone hill, leaving visitors in awe of its beauty.  The intricate depiction of Lord Buddha on Khao Chi Chan measures an impressive 109 meters in height and 70 meters in width.  Meticulously crafted, the carving is filled with intricate details, showcasing the artistic skills of Thai craftsmen.  The surrounding area of Khao Chi Chan offers a tranquil and serene atmosphere, with beautifully landscaped gardens, reflecting pools, and statues.  Duration: 30 minutes.

14:00 Hours: The Sanctuary of Truth stands as perhaps the most iconic structure in Pattaya.  Intricately carved entirely from teak wood, the awe-inspiring 105-meter-tall hall on the headland to the north of Wongamat Beach is a one-of-a-kind structure in the whole world.  Neither temple nor palace, despite looking like a hybrid of both, it was commissioned by a local business tycoon to act as a place of appreciation for philosophy, art, culture, and faith, without being tied to a single religion.  Duration: 1 hour.