Top 10 tourist attractions in Pattaya

　　Pattaya is a famous seaside resort city in Thailand. It not only has beautiful beaches and natural scenery, a 40-kilometer coastline and colorful underwater scenery, but also has rich nightlife and entertainment programs. Next, Travel Diary will sort out the top ten tourist attractions in Pattaya for you. Let's take a look.

　　1. Pattaya Beach

　　Pattaya Beach is located in the Gulf of Bangkok between the Indochina Peninsula and the Malay Peninsula, 154 kilometers west of the capital Bangkok. The beach here is 10 kilometers long, with a gentle slope, white sand like silver, clean water and bright sunshine. It is an excellent seaside bathing beach. Tourists can swim and sunbathe on the beach, enjoy the beautiful scenery of sunrise and sunset, and experience a variety of exciting and interesting water sports, such as motorboats, parasailing, underwater walking and banana boats.

　　2. Sanctuary of Truth

　　The Sanctuary of Truth Pattaya was built in 1981 in a quiet place by the sea in Pattaya, Thailand. The building is made of hand-carved wood and uses a mortise and tenon structure. The wood of the entire building is at least 150 years old. There are many Buddha statues or fairies inside and outside the building. This is not a temple, but a work of art. The founder created it just to preserve Thailand's wood craftsmanship and carving art.

　　3. Walking Street Pattaya

　　The Walking Street stretches from Pattaya Beach Road to Bali Hai Plaza and is the heart of Pattaya's famous red-light district, with numerous bars, nightclubs and restaurants offering a variety of entertainment. Visitors can experience the vibrant atmosphere, watch a free Muay Thai match, and enjoy live bands and cabaret performances. When sensory overload sets in, take a break at Pattaya Pier - an iconic landmark of the city.

　　4. Pattaya Floating Market

　　Pattaya Floating Market, also known by its true name, Four Regions Floating Market, is one of the best things to do in Pattaya. The sub-sections of this 10-hectare development represent the 4 major neighborhoods of Thailand: the north, northeast, central, and south. This representation comes in the form of shops and stalls selling souvenirs, fruits, food, art, handicrafts, postcards and clothing as well as regular cultural shows and demonstrations.

　　5. Big Buddha Temple

　　Pattaya Big Buddha Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in the area. Locals call it Wat Phra Kaew. The temple is famous for its 18-meter-tall golden Buddha statue. There are also several smaller statues and shrines in the temple, as well as a viewing point with a panoramic view of Pattaya Bay. Visitors can visit the temple by boat from Bali Hai Pier. More than just a tourist attraction, this is an active temple where locals often come to pray.

　　6. Coral Island

　　Coral Island is about 7 kilometers away from Pattaya and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Pattaya. Visitors can easily reach Coral Island by ferry and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the island. There are various water sports for tourists to enjoy on the island, including surfing, snorkeling, parasailing, banana boats, etc., which can satisfy the adventurous spirit of tourists. In addition, there are several great resorts to stay in on the island, and delicious local food for you to taste.

　　7. Pattaya Elephant Village

　　Pattaya Elephant Village is an elephant sanctuary located in Pattaya, Chonburi Province. It was originally a school that mainly trained elephants to do various labors. Now it has become a famous tourist attraction in Pattaya. If you like to interact with nature, this is a place worth visiting in Pattaya. Visitors can interact with elephants, watch elephant performances, and even ride elephants.

　　8. Ramayana Water Park

　　Dubbed "Thailand's biggest and best water park", Ramayana Water Park offers an exciting day out for all ages, with over 20 different water-themed rides. The park features a variety of colorful serpentine slides, including thrilling free falls and gentle slides for the little ones.

　　9. Art in Paradise Pattaya

　　Art in Paradise Pattaya is Thailand's first and the world's largest 3D art museum, featuring a variety of interactive exhibits and installations that use optical illusions to create the illusion of three-dimensional space on a flat surface. The museum has several themed rooms, including the Jungle, Underwater and Fantasy Rooms, featuring a variety of artworks such as animals, landscapes and historical figures.

　　10. Underwater World Pattaya

　　Underwater World Pattaya is a great place for the whole family to visit with children. It is an oceanarium that features a variety of marine life from the Gulf of Thailand and around the world, including sharks, rays, tropical fish and turtles. Visitors can observe marine life from above and below the water through a series of tunnels and viewing platforms. The aquarium also offers interactive activities such as feeding shows and diving experiences.