Pattaya - Surroundings

Pattaya itself has two more recent temple sites located to the south of the town on the summits of two hills. In one the small garden with Chinese figures is of note, while the other contains a huge statue of Buddha; neither is particularly attractive. Those not entirely satisfied by the dolce vita of a beach holiday can escape to the surroundings of Pattaya. Some offshore coral islands, such as Koh Lam, Koh Lin and Koh Khrok, have beautiful beaches, although no accommodation that can as yet be recommended. They can be reached by boat from the main beach in Pattaya. Many boat owners offer day trips to the islands.