Dragon Tower, Buddha Temple, Floating Market Group Tour Pattaya
- 8h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Most tours near Bangkok pick one theme, temples, a floating market, or a landmark. This one combines four unrelated experiences in a day: a mystical cave shrine, a futuristic million-Buddha meditation complex, a floating market by traditional longtail boat, and a surreal 80-meter dragon-wrapped tower. No other day tour from Pattaya strings these four together. None of the five stops sit on the typical "Bangkok highlights" circuit most tourists are sold, these are places locals visit for their own rituals and daily life. You do not just look at the Naga shrine and Dragon Tower; you take part in the lucky-ribbon and fortune-telling rituals performed there, making the day feel participatory. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Pattaya, a private vehicle, an English-speaking guide, lunch and all listed entrance fees are included, fitting into one long day with no overnight stay. As the day includes three active temples, please dress modestly, shoulders and knees covered, to enter each site.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee
- English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Thai luch
What's not
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
Begin your day at this sacred cave temple dedicated to the Naga serpent spirit, a peaceful shrine adorned with intricate carvings and spiritual imagery. Tie a lucky ribbon, take part in a traditional fortune-telling ritual, and browse dragon amulet bracelets believed to bring good fortune, all in a photogenic, deeply local setting away from the usual tourist crowds.
Marvel at one of the world's largest meditation centers, instantly recognizable by its flying-saucer shaped golden stupa. Explore the temple grounds surrounding a staggering one million small golden Buddha images, and feel the atmosphere of this major hub for modern Buddhist practice and mass meditation gatherings that draw visitors from across the globe.
Refuel with a satisfying Thai lunch at this local restaurant, known for its authentic regional dishes including fresh som tum papaya salad alongside a variety of classic Thai favorites. Relax in a casual, welcoming setting before continuing on to the floating market for an afternoon of sightseeing by boat.
Board a traditional wooden longtail boat and glide through the canals of Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market, passing stilt houses, waterside cafes, an orchid garden and glimpses of everyday local life. This is one of the more authentic floating markets near Bangkok, offering a true look at canal-side living away from the crowds.
Arrive at the unmistakable Dragon Tower, an 80-meter pink tower wrapped from base to summit by a giant green dragon sculpture. Climb the spiral staircase inside the dragon's body to a panoramic viewing platform at the top, following a path said to symbolize the journey from suffering to paradise, then join a closing good-luck ritual.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Pattaya Guide
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Pattaya
- Its from-price is 121% above the median of the 562 experiences we list in Pattaya.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Pattaya
Pattaya is a Thai beach resort south-east of Bangkok, with a long bay, offshore islands, temples, gardens and a neon nightlife strip.
Pattaya grew from a fishing village into one of Thailand's largest beach resorts, spread along a curving bay with a promenade and a pier. The beach is busy, jet-skis and boats cross the water, and the evening brings crowds to Walking Street, a neon-lit strip of bars, restaurants and live music. Jomtien Beach, a few kilometres south, is calmer.
Top-ranked sights in Pattaya: Coral Island (Koh Larn), Pattaya Floating Market, Pattaya Beach.
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