Art in Paradise

Pattaya


Thais come here for the ultimate selfie as they pose amid cleverly designed 3D paintings of dinosaurs, waterfalls, ancient Egypt and, bizarrely, an elephant on a toilet.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Pattaya attractions

2. Sanctuary of Truth

1.57 MILES

Made entirely of intricately carved wood (without any metal nails) and commanding a celestial view of the ocean, the Sanctuary of Truth is best described…

3. Khao Phra Tamnak

2.51 MILES

This hill has a modest Buddhist temple as well as a much-revered memorial to the admiral who founded the modern Thai navy. There are marvellous views over…

4. Wat Phra Yai

2.85 MILES

The giant golden Buddha figure of Wat Phra Yai sits atop this forested hill between Jomtien and South Pattaya. The serene Buddha dates back to when…

5. Underwater World Pattaya

3.67 MILES

The area’s largest aquarium is particularly child-friendly, with touch pools and koi feeding sessions. The long viewing tunnel is the highlight. It's on…

6. Ko Lan

7.75 MILES

Day trippers head for this small island, 7km offshore from central Pattaya. On weekends, its five beaches entertain thousands of visitors and the…

7. Anek Kusala Sala

8.93 MILES

A popular stop for tour groups, this museum contains more than 300 impressive pieces of Chinese artwork, mainly bronze and brass statues depicting…

8. Phra Chudadhut Palace

14.57 MILES

This former royal palace was used by Rama V (King Chulalongkorn; r 1868–1910) over the summer months, but was abandoned when the French briefly occupied…

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