Viharna Sien

If you head south from Pattaya towards Sattahip district (about 30 minutes south), there are four attractions in this area. Viharna Sien, the mountain of Buddha, Wat Yan Silverlake Winery and sang Waram. All this makes for a great day trip from Pattaya.

For Viharna Sien (temple of the enlightens) itself, it’s a magnificent structure which is essentially a Chinese museum that celebrates a fusion of Thai and Chinese cultures. It’s a must for the lovers of art and history enchanting, because it is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful museums I have ever seen in terms of size, the items on the display, the peak and the beauty of decorative Buddha Hill in the background. Because it is an extensive collection of Chinese and Thai art and historical monuments, the building is so different from other place in Pattaya. It’s mostly Chinese architecture. There are thousands of works of art on display. The upper floors also contain Buddhist shrines. On the second level you can see the mountains of the Buddha on one side and the magnificent tower of Wat Yan sang Waram on the other. To go one better on the third floor you can catch a glimpse of magnificent view of Jomtien and Pattaya from the balcony.

We got lost in the museum and we spent more than 3 hours to explore all corners of the museum. It’s been a truly rewarding experience and perhaps you may want to visit the gift shop to collect some item for your memories :) Oh last by not least, there is an entrance fee of 50 Baht. Well that is one of the money best spent ever.

The sanctuary of truth

It's a shame that the Sanctuary of Truth was not part of our original itinerary of our one-day excursion within Pattaya. Luckily, it was a rainy day and we ended up in this place after canceling the Coral Island tour we thought it would be ruined by the weather. The entry fee was a bit too expensive considering it was only 500 THB for a walk alone and could easily be doubled with added extras. However, the place is simply amazing, and looking back I think it’s completely worth it. 

Set by the sea, the temple was one of the most beautiful architectural buildings that I saw. It took over 20 years to build and possibly another 20 to complete. The detail is beautiful. Oh did I mention the whole structure is made from teak! It is not historical or spiritual by any stretch of the word but it is jaw dropping view from the viewpoint overlooking the temple several meters above the ground. Walk down the wooden stairs and continues to grow in the eye. Even so, at some point you feel like it's almost unreal. The tour guide was great and very knowledgeable with the history of the temple. There is a show of traditional Thai dance and martial arts show which was great. The picture is fantastic and it was one of the highlights of my trip to Thailand.

Considering how many people come to Pattaya every year to see the tower and the largest shopping mall I believe that this structure is greatly underestimated. Definitely one of the best in Pattaya and Thailand.

The Exhilarating Pattaya

Pattaya Attractions

Pattaya is popular among expatriates and tourists. This beach resort is located on Thailand’s eastern gulf coast which is around 150 kilometres SE of Bangkok. Mostly, Pattaya is known for its beer bars and go-go; however, some efforts have been made by the local authorities to introduce more family-friendly activities and attractions. Pattaya has a plethora of guest houses and hotels. It is easily accessible from Bangkok and the airport, so it becomes a popular haven for weekend getaways.  Thus, taxi Bangkok to Pattaya accommodates millions of annual visitors to the city to see the beautiful attractions Pattaya has to offer.   

Below are several famous attractions in Pattaya that are worth visiting:

Pattaya Elephant Village

If you are interested in seeing elephants, hire a Pattaya taxi from Bangkok, and after 2 hours, you will get to see elephants playing football, displaying skills in forestry or a parade of amazing elephants that are adorned with ancient gear for battle. There is also a demonstration as to how the wild type of these elephants in NE Thailand is captured.

Pattaya Floating Market

 

If you want to experience riding on paddle boats, you just hire a taxi from Bangkok to Pattaya to see Pattaya Floating Market which is considered as the largest floating market in the world. It represents the cultural heritage of Thailand’s four regions. There are 80 paddle boats taking visitors to see Thailand’s traditional ways of living, architecture and the waterborne vendors on their boats selling cooked food. You can dine at restaurants, and there are over a hundred boutique shops selling souvenirs and handicrafts from across the country.

Wat Yannasangwararam

Bangkok to Pattaya temples are fascinating architectures of Thailand, and Wat Yannasangwararam is regarded as one of a kind since it has a contemporary Thai architecture. This is a park-like temple which includes a pagoda that contains the relics of Buddha and some buildings with international architecture such as Swiss, Indian, Chinese, etc.

The Bottle Art Museum

If museums are one of your favourite venues to visit, then ask taxi Bangkok to Pattaya to take you to The Bottle Art Museum. This interesting museum has a wide collection of over 300 artwork pieces featuring famous foreign and Thai tourist attractions, palaces, ships and temples contained in an attractive glass bottles.

Siracha Tiger Zoo

If tigers fascinate you, then a Pattaya taxi will take you to Siracha Tiger Zoo which only takes 30 minutes from Pattaya. Located in a natural setting, this tiger zoo allows visitors to feed, hold and take pictures with tiger cubs. You can also get the chance to feed the donkey, elephants, deer and camels. You would get the chance to see the Crocodile show as well.

Pattaya Water Park

A Pattaya taxi is sure to take you to Pattaya Water Park if you are looking for a venue where to spend a family getaway. Around 32 acres wide, this park is an ideal place for the family. It offers a Jacuzzi, gigantic slide and an amusement park.