Suvarnabhumi Airport 1 hr 23
Sanctuary of Truth (17 min) Built entirely with hand-hewn wood carvings, this still unfinished 20-story complex offers tours. Jomtien Beach (21 min) Tree-lined 6-km. stretch of sand offering loungers, bars, restaurants & water sports. Frost Magical Ice of Siam (10 min) Huge, elaborate ice sculptures are the main draw at this indoor-outdoor attraction with a bar. Mini Siam (9 min) Attraction housing miniature models of renowned Thai & international monuments, with on-site cafe. Underwater World Pattaya (17 min) Indoor aquarium showcasing Thailand's marine life, with a 100-meter underwater tunnel & shark dives. Teddy Bear Museum (15 min) Creative place with a large collection of teddy bears posed in playful scenes, plus a gift shop. Pattaya Beach (14 min) Lounge chairs line this bustling beach with water sports like parasailing & restaurants nearby. Pattaya Sheep Farm (12 min) Whimsical farm featuring sheep, birds, animal shows, games & colorful playscapes for children. Pattaya Elephant Village (14 min) Cultural village offering elephant & ox-cart rides, Thai dance shows & silk-weaving demonstrations. Pattaya Floating Market (19 min) Colorful market with traditional Thai crafts & produce sold from boats & waterfront shops. Ko Lan (3 hr 30) A popular vacation spot, this small island features scenic beaches, jungle monkeys & coral reefs. Big Buddha Temple (23 min) Hilltop religious site with a famed colossal Buddha statue & a staircase flanked by huge dragons. Art In Paradise Pattaya (14 min) Unique hands-on museum with dioramas, dinosaurs, 3-D safari & ocean-themed scenes & other exhibits. Sukhawadee (7 min) Massive, ornate & colorful palace with elaborate gardens, tours, a temple & a restaurant. The Million Years Stone Park & Pattaya Crocodile Farm (7 min) Visitors can pose for photos with exotic animals at this 70-acre site that also features live shows. |