Pattaya

If you want to get a fantastic view of the perfect moon shaped bay of Pattay and its bustling city life and lights (in the nighttime), drop by Khao Pattaya View Point, a must-visit site and an experience you surely would not want to miss.

This site lies on top of Phratumnak Hill. Whether night or day, the panoramic view remains as beautiful as it is. The colors of the sky and waking city is such a charming sight in the morning, but the city lights and docking ferries are equally mesmerizing in the night.

People always gather in the site because of its popularity but there would always be space for everyone as the esplanade is wide enough and accommodating.

There are also other spots that you can visit on top of the hill like Wat Khao Phra Bat and the house of Buddha’s relic so your trip will surely be worth it.

Pattaya’s simple and serene waterfront would definitely take your worries away from you even just for as long as you are walking along its crescent-shaped bay watching ferries and boats arrive and leave.

Get your feet on the fine sand and feel the water crashing on the shore. The sand is almost as nice as the calming blue water, but together they make the place harmoniously beautiful. You will never be this at home to a place far from home.

Never forget to put Pattaya’s waterfront on your itinerary.

In the southern part of Pattaya, you can find Wat Phra Yai sheltering Phra Buddha Sukhothai Walai Chonlathan also known as Luang Pho Yai.

This is a golden Buddha image popular among visitors and locals alike in Pattaya. The Buddha image is a stunning 18-meter statue elegantly standing with its golden skin. The place is perfect for contemplating and for getting to know more the Thai and Buddhist beliefs.

You can also view the seven other Buddhas residing on the temple grounds. Over all, the place is simply amazing and will provide you with a truly meaningful experience.

You can find this at Khao Phratamnak near Wang Sam Sien and Nong Pla Lai.

The part of Tien Beach near the pier is also a nice spot with boats used by locals roaming around for another day’s work.

The water is blue-green and the sand is also fine but not as fine as that in the main Tien, but of course, being under the same sky, the site also provides a view to the wonderful horizon as seen from Pattaya’s shores.

Here, you will get more of the taste of the local scene of Pattaya.

This panoramic blend of azure water and fine white sand is considered as one of the most dazzling beaches in Pattaya.

Its size is just right—not too big and not too small—perfect for a nice intimate vacation.

In spite of its popularity, Tien Beach has maintained its peaceful ambiance and laid-back mood, but not to worry for it does not fall short on restaurants and shops that can satisfy your needs and wants.

The place is indeed charming especially in the morning as sunlight hits the fine white sand of its shore. Jet skis and banana boats are also available here. You can reach Tien beach via taxi or speed boat.

This is just a smaller version of Tien Beach but the deal is also the same.

The lovely nature of the blue water and fine white sand made more enticing by the calm atmosphere makes you intensely at home in this part of Koh Larn.

There are also shops that you can visit. Beach huts and recliners are accessible everywhere.

Small groups of people also frequent here so you could pretty much enjoy the beach to yourself.

Traveling to Koh Larn via ferry is affordable. It will only cost you around 30 Baht per person. This is so much cheaper than riding a speed boat which will cost you 1500 to 2500 baht for the rent.

You can have an access to these ferries going to Koh Larn at Bali Hai Pier. Just ask the locals if ever you will have difficulty finding it, but generally, it is very easy to reach.

The trip will not take long and you will definitely forget the time as the trip itself is an exciting and wonderful experience.

If you came from Koh Larn, you can get the ferry at Koh Larn’s pier. If you are heading to Pattaya somewhere else, there are ferries available in Naban, Twaen Beach, and also in Hua Hin.

The trip is relatively short and not boring at all with all the places you can see while traveling in the beautiful water of Koh Samui.