2 days in Pattaya

Day by day

1. Day 1: Sanctuary of Truth and Lan Pho Naklua seafood market

   Sanctuary of Truth, Lan Pho Naklua seafood market, Wongamat Beach and Koh Larn (Coral Island), then Walking Street in the evening.

   1. Morning

      Sanctuary of Truth

      Craftsmen can be seen working on new carvings during visits.

   2. Late morning

      Lan Pho Naklua seafood market

      Some vendors will grill or steam your purchases for you, and there is a small public park by the water.

   3. Lunch

      Lunch: Steamed sea bass with lime

      Seafood restaurants in Naklua, Jomtien and along the bay.

   4. Afternoon

      Wongamat Beach

      A quieter beach in north Pattaya, backed by resorts and condo towers, with generally cleaner sand and calmer water than the city beach and views across to the Sanctuary of Truth.

   5. Late afternoon

      Koh Larn (Coral Island)

      Public ferries from Bali Hai Pier take about 30–45 minutes to Na Ban pier or Tawaen, and motorbike taxis and songthaews connect the beaches.

   6. Evening

      Walking Street

      Walk the length of the street once for the spectacle, keep valuables secure in the crowds and check bar prices before ordering.

2. Day 2: Khao Chi Chan and Nong Nooch Tropical Garden

   Khao Chi Chan, Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, Wat Yansangwararam and Pattaya Beach, then Thepprasit Night Market in the evening.

   1. Morning

      Khao Chi Chan

      A garden and pond lie in front of the cliff.

   2. Late morning

      Nong Nooch Tropical Garden

      Trams and shuttles connect the different zones.

   3. Lunch

      Lunch: Grilled river prawns and crab

      Seafood restaurants on Walking Street and in Naklua, and the Lan Pho Naklua market.

   4. Afternoon

      Wat Yansangwararam

      A large royal temple complex south of Pattaya set around a lake, with pavilions built in different national styles, including a Chinese pavilion and a Swiss-style chapel, alongside traditional Thai temple buildings.

   5. Late afternoon

      Pattaya Beach

      It was widened with new sand in a renourishment project in 2019.

   6. Evening

      Thepprasit Night Market

      Go on Friday or Saturday evening, arrive hungry and try grilled seafood, fried insects if you dare, and coconut ice cream.

Before you go

If it rains

• Swap in Tiffany's Show (Central Pattaya): Book seats a day ahead, and choose an early show if travelling with older children or tired from the beach.
• Swap in Underwater World Pattaya (Central Pattaya): Visit in the heat of the afternoon or on a rainy day, and check the feeding times at the entrance.
• Swap in Art in Paradise (Central Pattaya): Go with a friend or family member to take each other's photos, and follow the marked camera spots for the best effect.

Where to stay for this itinerary

Pace and daylight

The sights in this plan add up to roughly 20–28 hours of visiting over 2 days, before meals and getting between them. Daylight runs from about 11.4 hours in January to 12.9 hours in June.

Getting between stops: Bus. Baht buses (songthaews) run one-way loops along Beach Road and Second Road and on fixed routes to Naklua and Jomtien; flag one down and press the buzzer to stop.

More or fewer days

• One day in Pattaya
• 3 days in Pattaya
• 5 days in Pattaya

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