Pattaya is a well-known tourist resort in Thailand among Russian holidaymakers. Many people know and love the city for its picturesque beaches, views and vibrant nightlife. But Pattaya is also considered the largest center in Thailand, where various attractions of natural, religious and cultural value are collected. In this resort town you can discover some of Thailand's greatest architecture.
Big Buddha or is the main attraction of Pattaya. Absolutely every self-respecting traveler is simply obliged to visit the main sanctuary of the resort town.
Big Buddha is considered a very interesting tourist attraction because of its versatility. Here you can get acquainted with, learn more about cultural values and traditions local residents, and also just take a photo at a beautiful object in Pattaya.
This attraction is actually considered an entire ensemble of architectural monuments, at the head of which is a statue Big Buddha. It stands out with its gilded appearance, although it was originally conceived in white.
Anyone can visit the Buddha statue at any time of the day. To get to the Big Buddha, you need to climb 120 steps up. Visiting is free, but fees may apply for prayers, bird releases and other additional services.
The Big Buddha statue is located at the intersection of two large Pattaya streets- Pratamnak and Thappraya. You can get to the monument by taxi or tuk-tuk. The most expensive trip cost will be from the northern part of the city - 180 baht. Once in a taxi or tuk-tuk, you just need to say Big Buddha and the driver will take you to the right place.
Mini Siam Park
This is one of the most fascinating places in Pattaya, where most of the famous attractions of the world and Thailand are located, presented in the form of small miniatures. Hundreds of monuments of the world's greatest architecture are presented on a scale of 1:25.
Thematic areas of the park that are definitely worth a visit:
- A collection dedicated to Thailand itself. It is considered the ancestor of the entire park and was created more than 20 years ago.
- Collection of architectural monuments from around South-East Asia(Cambodia, China, Japan, Vietnam and many other countries).
- The so-called Mini-Europe zone with the greatest attractions of France, England, Germany and Russia.
- Some outstanding architectural structures of the United States of America and Africa. For example, an interesting mini copy of the Egyptian pyramids is presented.
Open to its visitors daily from 7:00 to 22:00. Price entrance ticket— 300 baht, 2 times cheaper for children. The park is conveniently located in the heart of Pattaya on Sukhumvit Road. If you are vacationing in the northern part of the city, you can get to the park on foot.
Taxi services will cost between 100-200 baht, depending on which part of Pattaya you are coming from. When traveling by public transport, you will have to change trains and use two tuk-tuks, for a total of 30 baht.
Temple of Truth
An impeccable panorama of the sea coast, exotic nature, a feeling of purity and tranquility - this is how one can characterize the location of one of famous temples Pattaya.
For more than 30 years, local residents of the city have been building the Temple of Truth, and all because they build it without using nails. At least that's what the legend says. The Thais claim that construction will be completed in 2026, but skeptics and tourists who have already visited this religious place are convinced otherwise. The temple is already beginning to gradually collapse and requires restoration.
The Temple of Truth, as conceived by the architect and owner of the idea, is a kind of home of religions and cultures of all neighboring countries Thailand, including China, Cambodia and India. The structure rises almost 110 meters above the ground and is decorated with carved wooden ornaments that are dedicated to various religious heroes and mythology.
The most convenient and fastest way to get to the temple is by taxi, which will take you directly to Cape Rachvat. It is here that the Temple of Truth is being built. The cost of tickets for visiting is quite high - 500 baht, and for children - 250 baht. You can visit this temple daily from 7 am to 7 pm.
Million Year Stones Park
At a distance of 9 kilometers from Pattaya there is another fascinating place that you must visit -. This attraction also includes:
- landscape park;
- reserve;
- paleontological center and museum;
- zoo.
The most convenient way to visit this place is by purchasing a tour at any travel agency in Pattaya. You can also get to the garden by taxi; the cost of the trip can be up to 400 baht.
The Ancient Stones Park is open to its visitors seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The entrance ticket price for an adult is 500 baht, for children - 300 baht. For an additional cost, you can take pictures with animals, take an individual or group excursion, feed elephants or crocodiles.
Oceanarium
The oceanarium called Underwater World Pattaya is located in the central part of Pattaya on Sukhumvit Road. In the immediate vicinity, two large shopping centers of the city were built - Tesco Lotus and Quitlet Mall.
In the aquarium you can see a wide variety of marine animals, which includes more than 200 representatives of the World Ocean. Sharks, stingrays, piranhas, Amazonian fish, sea turtles, rare and endangered fish species - all this can be seen within the walls of the aquarium.
The highlight is the recreation of the atmosphere of the bottom of the Gulf of Thailand. Visitors are allowed to touch sea animals such as stingrays, Starfish and hedgehog
Every day the aquarium opens its doors to visitors at 9 am and closes at 6 pm. For vacationers with children, this is an ideal place for an educational and exciting pastime. The cost of a ticket to the aquarium is 500 baht, and for children under 7 years old it is only 300 baht.
A distinctive feature of this most popular zoo in Thailand is that animals live in natural conditions, without cages. At the Khao Kheo Zoo you can see and pet more than 100 species of exotic animals: deer, porcupines, giraffes, rhinoceroses, monkeys, gibbons, hippos and many more amazing animals.
Khao Kheo is one of the largest zoos in the world, as it has a huge area for keeping its pets - more than 800 hectares of free land.
In addition, the zoo did not stop at just showing exotic animals. On its territory, fascinating performances are held daily with the residents of Khao Kheo, and there is also a scientific unit that studies and monitors endangered species of the animal world.
Khao Zoo Kheo is open every day from 8 am to 6 pm, but even this time is not enough to see and touch all its inhabitants. Since the zoo is located 60 kilometers from Pattaya, the most convenient way to get to it is by rented car. Travel time will be approximately 50 minutes. If you don’t have your own transport, it’s best to buy one sightseeing tour in Pattaya to the zoo - the price is between 800-1000 baht.
The entrance ticket price for all categories of citizens is the same and is 300 baht, but this price already includes an exciting jungle safari and a visit to a show with the participation of zoo pets.
Most tourists are convinced that Nong Nooch is simply an ordinary botanical garden, which displays exotic and tropical plants. But how mistaken they are, because even one day is not enough to see everything interesting objects garden In Nong Nooch you can see:
- A huge fleet of the most exclusive and expensive cars, of which there are more than 50 pieces.
- The 250-hectare garden features huge and fascinating sculptures made from corn and flower pots.
- The park is the size of more than 300 football fields and also has a garden. huge stones, and a special area with entertainment shows for guests of Nong Nooch.
- Collections of cacti, palm trees, tropical butterflies and orchids simply fascinate with their beauty and species diversity.
The cheapest way to get to the garden is by tuk-tuk, which stops on Sukhumvit Road near the Nong Nooch turnoff. Next you need to walk, but no more than 20 minutes. The cost of the trip will be only 20 baht.
The entrance fee is 500 baht, but children under 2 years old can visit for free. The garden is open every day from 8:00 to 17:00.
Every day, not far from the Big Buddha statue, the observation deck on Pratumnak Hill is open to the public. Opening hours: 7 am to 10 pm. Entry is absolutely free, but through travel agencies you can arrange individual or group excursion.
It is with this observation deck you can do the most beautiful pictures against the backdrop of the resort town, because from it you can see every corner of Pattaya. The panorama is especially stunning in the evening hours, when the dark city is decorated with lanterns and other lighting fixtures.
The observation deck is located here for a reason. Pattaya's highest elevation is located on Mount Pratumnak, where the city's television tower is also built. In addition, near the site there is another holy place for local residents - a monument to Admiral Krom, who founded the national navy.
Another Buddhist temple in Pattaya, Wat Khao Phra Bat, was built on the territory of the observation deck. Here you can take photos near the Buddha statue or undergo a blessing ceremony with a local monk.
Wat Yan Temple
Full title temple complex sounds like Wat Yansangwararam, but to make it easier to pronounce it is simply shortened to Wat Yang. The area around the temple is incredibly beautiful, a lot of greenery, well-groomed paths, fountains, flower beds and a pond.
The main shrine of this attraction is the imprint or cast of Buddha's foot. To get to the imprint you need to climb the hill, to which 300 steps lead from the temple. Once you reach the top, you will see not only the religious value, but also the amazing view.
Wat Yan welcomes visitors all year round and every day. The temple opening hours are from 8:00 to 16:00, visiting the temple is free. You will only have to pay for the ascent to the Buddha's footprint - 50 baht.
Golden Buddha Rock
A few kilometers from Wat Yan there is another attraction of Pattaya - the Golden Buddha Rock. The rock is lined with golden slabs that repeat the outline of the Buddha's silhouette during the sculpture.
Interesting fact is the size of the Buddha image. It is considered the largest in the world. The height of the golden display is more than 100 meters, and the width is almost 70 m. The date of creation of the image falls on 1996, when it was the fiftieth anniversary of the reign of King Rama 4 in Thailand.
The temple and rock can only be reached by taxi or by own car, since they are located at a distance of 20 kilometers from Pattaya, where public transport does not go. The cost of the trip varies among ordinary taxi drivers and tuk-tuk drivers from 300 to 500 baht.
Pattaya sightseeing map
On this map you will see the exact location of all the attractions described above. Click on the icon and the name of the place will appear on the left.
The attractions of Pattaya are diverse and distinguished by their versatility. They will be interesting to visit for both young people and couples with small children. Thai culture is one of the most religiously intense on earth, and it is expressed in architectural monuments Pattaya.
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Especially for the readers of our blog, we made a map of Pattaya in Russian. Each of them complements each other and can be useful when organizing a holiday in Pattaya. We present to your attention maps that show the main areas of the city, its main attractions are indicated, tuk-tuk routes are highlighted in different colors and a lot of important information for tourists is collected. Current map for 2019 and 2020.
Expanded map of Pattaya
The first expanded map of Pattaya contains useful information for the traveler and will help you choose convenient beaches and find the largest shopping centers, medical centers, Pattaya tour agencies, bus stations, embassies and many other institutions necessary for tourists for various purposes. At the same time, information is available not only about their location, but also contact numbers.
Map of Pattaya in Russian (click on the map to enlarge)
Map of Pattaya with attractions
Another one interactive map, placed last, reflects the main attractions of the city. To make it easier to find the desired object, they are all assigned their own icons. By clicking on the green bag you will find a shopping center, by clicking on the counter with a roof you will be taken to one of the markets, the camera means the location of cultural and historical monuments, bus - will show the nearest bus station. Each map is accompanied by explanations that can be seen by zooming in and out.
We hope that the information we collected will be useful to you and help you organize your vacation!
A map of Pattaya in Russian will be useful to any tourist, especially useful to those who decide to explore Pattaya on their own. In Pattaya you can find many maps of Pattaya and some of them will be in Russian, which is not surprising, because the majority of tourists in Pattaya are Russian. Most maps of Pattaya are absolutely free and you can find them at every step. Pattaya is a very large Thai city, its length is more than 20 kilometers, but getting around in Pattaya is very easy, as in most resorts in Thailand.
Map of Pattaya in Russian >>> Download map of Pattaya in Russian
Pattaya Hotels
Where to get a free map of Pattaya in Russian
Getting a map of Pattaya in Russian is not difficult; there are many places in Pattaya where they will provide it to you for free, so there is no need to buy a map in advance or download it from the Internet. In the digital age, paper maps are just as popular as digital ones, because you can take notes on a paper map of Pattaya, it will never run out of battery and you can safely fold it in four and put it in your back pocket of jeans. The paper map of Pattaya has another big advantage that digital maps do not have; on the back of the card, in addition to advertising, there is also very useful tourist information (mini phrase book, names of Thai dishes, etc.)
A free map of Pattaya in Russian can be found:
- in exchange offices - many currency exchange offices provide a Pattaya map for free, you can take it at the counter at the exchange office and it is not necessary to change money;
- in Pattaya hotels - most hotels in Pattaya have free maps of the city, you can find them at the reception and you don’t have to be a guest of this hotel;
- in city stores - in the most popular stores in Pattaya (Seven Eleven, Family Mart, etc.) you can find advertising stands with free cards (it is advisable to check with the sellers whether the card is free or not). You can also find paid maps of Pattaya in stores (mostly as part of guidebooks), but why would you buy a guidebook for the sake of a map;
- in large shopping centers in Pattaya - in most large shopping centers there are promoters working and handing out all sorts of leaflets, do not rush to dismiss them, among the advertising you can find a decent map of Pattaya in Russian.
Most free maps of Pattaya will be full of advertisements, such is the price for freeness, although some of the advertisements may be useful.
Pattaya districts on the map
Getting around Pattaya is very easy, especially if you have a detailed map of Pattaya in your hands. The entire city is divided into several districts, most of which face the sea and are the most touristy. There are only four largest areas in Pattaya: Nak Lua (in the north of Pattaya), Central Pattaya, South Pattaya, Pratamnak (the most expensive tourist accommodation here, this area is sometimes called “Russian Pattaya”) and Jomtien in the south. In addition to these areas, Pattaya is adjacent to many villages, which make up a densely populated agglomeration with a total population of more than 500,000 people.
If you look at the map of Pattaya, you can see how the city is structured and it’s really very easy to navigate. Wide streets run parallel to the sea (Pattaya Beach Road, Second Road, Third Road, etc.), these wide streets are connected to each other by the so-called Jays (Soi, which means lane), that’s the whole simple logic of the structure of Pattaya.
Pattaya area Naklua or North Pattaya
The Naklua area is a respectable area in the very north of Pattaya; there are many expensive hotels where Russian tourists with high incomes like to stay. In addition to hotels, there are many condominiums in the Naklua area, some apartments also belong to our compatriots.
Sights of Naklua district:
- main bus station, buses to Bangkok depart from here;
- large fish market;
- small fishing village;
- the temple of truth is the tallest wooden structure in the world, built without a single nail;
- several beaches.
Map of Pattaya Naklua area >>> Download map of Pattaya Naklua area
Pattaya Central District
The noisiest and most crowded area of the city is Central Pattaya; all the free space of the streets here is occupied by street vendors, massage parlors and numerous hotels and guesthouses.
Along the beach Central Pattaya The main streets of the area, congested with traffic, stretch: Pattaya Beach Rd, Second Road and Third Road, Central Road and South Road.
Contrary to erroneous opinions that say that the famous Walking Street is located in Central Pattaya - this is not true, Walking Street is located in South Pattaya (this can be seen on the map of Pattaya). But nevertheless (in Central Pattaya) most of the city's large shopping centers are located in this area, the largest of which is called Central Festival.
A pleasant feature of Central Pattaya is its transport accessibility. You can get to/from the Central Pattaya area cheaply by any tuk-tuk, of which there are many, and there are even more routes.
Pattaya Central District Map >>> Download Pattaya Central District Map
South Pattaya area
The world-famous street of debauchery and entertainment, Volkin Street, is located in this area of Pattaya, however, apart from this street, the South Pattaya area cannot boast of anything else.
There are several important tourist sites in the South Pattaya area that are worth mentioning: South Bus Station, Bali Hai Sea Pier (from where ferries go to Koh Larn), go-kart track, Big C hypermarket.
The biggest attraction of the South Pattaya area is Volkin Street, which during the day is no different from the rest of the streets of Pattaya, but after 18:00 the street is closed to vehicle traffic and hundreds of bars, discos, restaurants, massage parlors open on it (some of which specialize in massage for men) and other tourist attractions.
Neon advertising lights spread like water from Woking Street along the alleys, which are also seething with night life, and numerous Go-Go bars and hotels with hourly rates (Short time rooms) clearly hint at an interesting continuation of the evening.
Pattaya South District Map >>> Download Pattaya South District Map
Pattaya Pratumnak area
The Pratumnak area begins just behind the Bali Hai Pier. This isolated area of Pattaya can be safely called the most respectable and most Russian, and the locals call it “Russian Pattaya”. Many of our compatriots live in this quiet and pleasant area, some rent apartments for a long time in condominiums, and others have their own property.
Today I pulled myself together and took 7 photos different cards Pattaya. All maps are different and have different details, some show almost all the hotels, some show the majority of seven eleven, some are more schematic, some have detailed alleys.
If you are in Pattaya and want to take a paper map, it is very easy to do. Free cards are available from all sellers of tours and excursions, in all newspaper stores, at counters at the entrances to shopping centers, and at reception desks in hotels. You should ask saying Free Pattaya map (Free Pattaya map in Russian free map of Pattaya).
All maps can be downloaded in high resolution by clicking on the map.
Almost all hotels are shown on this map of Pattaya. Also on the Russian map of Pattaya you can find attractions, they are depicted with the letter T. For example, MiniSiam, Bottle Museam, Underwater World, Tuxedo Magic Theater, etc.
Video from Igor s detailed description maps of Pattaya, retail outlets, attractions and much more
All hotels, main streets and lane numbers are marked very schematically.
The most general schematic map of Pattaya in Russian.
Almost all hotels and alleys are labeled on this Russian map of Pattaya.
The map of Pattaya in Russian shows two main hospitals for tourists: Pattaya International Hospital and Pattaya Memorial Hospital, all large Tesco Lotus and Big C malls, as well as most of seven eleven stores.
This map of Pattaya shows three-dimensionally the main shopping centers: Central Festival, Mike Shopping Mall, Royal Garden, etc. All alleys are well signed.
When going on vacation to a new country, a tourist is always visited by a slight feeling of fear, especially if there is no knowledge of the language and no travel experience. “What should I do if I get lost? How to find a hotel? A map of the tourist’s holiday area can give a feeling of confidence in walking. In the article you will find detailed maps of Pattaya and its areas.
Theoretically, Pattaya is not a big resort. In the very first days you will adapt and be able to find your way to the hotel without a map. But nevertheless, we invite you to familiarize yourself with the general map of the resort:
As you can see on the map, most of the resort faces the sea. By district, the city can be divided into the center - beach and second streets; the northern part - the tourist area with hotels ends exactly as shown on the map; South part- is divided into Buddha Hill, shown on the map, and continues far south for about another 15 km.
City center
Pattaya
There are more hotels in the central part. On the one hand, residents of the center are lucky - the infrastructure for tourists is the most developed here. You don’t have to take a taxi, everything is within walking distance - shopping centers, markets, restaurants, cafes, Walking street - red light district, etc. On the other hand, the sea here is the most unsightly in the resort (see article Top hotels and Pattaya beaches)
The beach street faces the sea and has one-way traffic from north to south. The second street runs parallel to the beach street - but one-way traffic flows in the opposite direction - from south to north. Between the two main streets there are small jays - streets in Thai.
Also in the center, at the end of Walking Street, there is a pier from which ferries depart to the nearest island of Koh Larn. Ticket price is 30 baht, ferry schedule can be found on the map.
South - Buddha Hill and Jomtien Beach
If you look at general map Pattaya and Buddha Hill are located closer to the center, and the Jomtien coast stretches further south - all this is southern Pattaya.
Among tourists there are a lot of fans of Buddha Hill for holidays in Pattaya. Quite clean sea, wide beach line, prestigious quiet place, not far from the center. You still can’t reach the center on foot, shuttle transport for tourists can be provided by the hotel. Otherwise, taxis are available to tourists.
Buddha Hill smoothly merges into the Jomtien coastline; theoretically, it can also be divided into 2 parts - in the city and outside the city. The part of the city that runs along Jomtien Beach Street is located. Outside the city, this is the one that does not have a road along the coast. Conventionally, on the map a little further than the Sigma Hotel.
Tourists from hotels in Jomtien located in the city can use tuk-tuks running along the first beach street of Jomtien to the center. The fare is 10 baht per person (price may change upon arrival). But tourists living outside the city, unfortunately, will not be able to use route tuk-tuks, only a taxi or a bus shuttle from the hotel. But in the south of Pattaya there is the cleanest sea and a quiet and serene holiday.
North Pattaya - Naklua
The northern part of the resorts is called Naklua. This is a fairly prestigious part of the city; many 5* hotels are located here. If you are staying in a hotel on the seashore and want to go shopping in the center, you will have to take a taxi from the hotel. If you want to save money, you can walk to Naklua Street, wait for a tuk-tuk route and take it to the center. The tourist area of the northern part ends at the Garden Hotel Sea View, further north along the coast there are practically no hotels, a fishing village begins. Northern Hotel“Cholchan” is the farthest from the center and is located just outside Pattaya.
When returning to your hotels in the evening, you can always use the business card you took from the hotel in advance. This will save you from unnecessary explanations with the driver and using the card. Although, undoubtedly, a few days after your arrival, you will no longer need the card!
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