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10 Instagram spots in Pattaya worth stopping for
Wooden temples, floating markets and flower gardens: Pattaya has more variety than its beach reputation suggests. These 10 spots are spread across the city and the hills around it.
The Sanctuary Of Truth
An all-wood temple covered in carved figures, still being built by hand since the 1980s. Shoot the spires from the courtyard, then the carved interiors inside.
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Privacy detailsNong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden
Formal gardens, topiary and orchid displays fill this large park outside the city. The French garden section gives the tidiest symmetrical shots.
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Privacy detailsPattaya Floating Market
Wooden houses on stilts line canals where vendors sell food from boats. Rent a rowboat to shoot the market from water level.
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Privacy detailsBig Buddha Temple
The 12-meter Buddha on the hill above Naklua Bay is visible from much of the city. Climb the stairs for the statue up close and the bay view behind it.
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Privacy detailsWalking Street
Neon signs stack over the pedestrian street after dark. Long exposures from the middle of the street turn the signs and crowds into light trails.
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Privacy detailsWat Yannasangwararam
This temple complex mixes Thai, Chinese and Indian buildings around gardens and a lake. The lake path gives calm wide shots with the pavilions reflected.
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Privacy detailsPattaya City Sign
Big letters on the hill at the north end of Beach Road spell out the city name. The viewpoint behind the sign looks back over the bay and the beach curve.
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Privacy detailsMini Siam Pattaya
Miniature versions of Thai and world landmarks fill this outdoor park. Get low and close to make the models read at full size.
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Privacy detailsArt in Paradise Pattaya
Painted 3D scenes across several rooms are made to pose inside. Follow the floor markers for the angles each painting was designed for.
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Privacy detailsFlowerLand Pattaya
Orchids, roses and lilies grow in arranged beds through this flower garden. Morning light works best for close-ups of the blooms.
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