Joanna James
As one of Thailand’s most popular beach holiday hotspots, Pattaya is a visually arresting coastal paradise of mythical proportions. From its bustling markets to its unique art hubs, here’s a rundown of the most Instagram-ready backdrops to use during a trip to Pattaya.
If there’s one location all nature lovers must visit in Pattaya, it’s this vast botanical space lined with roses, lilies, orchids and countless other blooms. Serving as the perfect backdrop for holiday snaps and Instagram reels, the venue is a coveted attraction for photographers holidaying in the beach capital.
As far as heritage sites go, there’s no location quite as impressive and awe-inspiring as the Sanctuary of Truth Temple and museum. As a structure that’s completely composed of wood, the Buddhist, Hindu sculptures and objects d’art on display at the venue also create a culturally rich backdrop that’s difficult to find elsewhere in Pattaya.
Instagrammers based at Avani Pattaya Resort and similar hotels near this renowned walking street will find that the nightlife of the coastal city is best documented in this bustling entertainment district. A stone’s throw away from some of the finest clubs, bars and the best hotels in Pattaya, the Walking Street boasts a lively ambience that deserves to be caught on camera.
Wat Phra Yai or the Big Buddha Temple is another iconic landmark that can let your Instagram followers know you’ve arrived in the beach hotspot. As one of the most photographed sites in all of Thailand, the 12m tall Buddha sculpture and the temple it occupies also affords panoramic city and ocean views for Instagram reels and stories.
Famed for its labyrinthine gardens, mini zoo and cultural showcases, it is easy to forget that the Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden is primarily a horticultural highlight. Instagram accounts dedicated to beautiful blooms and plant life will find plenty to document at this vast expanse, which houses flora species from all corners of the world.
Art lovers and curious visitors in search of unique backgrounds for their beach vacation social media posts will hardly find a more intriguing point of interest than Pattaya’s Art in Paradise Gallery. This 3D art museum is a dream come true for Instagrammers as there are entire galleries set up to create optical illusions and otherworldly photo backdrops that amaze and confuse onlookers.
Home to nearly 100 miniature recreations of Thailand’s most popular landmarks, Instagrammers will be overwhelmed with the sheer number of epic structures occupying Mini Siam. Those eager to strike a pose in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok and the Angkor Wat are not the only visitors who should hurry over to this fascinating parkland in Pattaya, as miniatures of the Statue of Liberty and New York’s Empire State Building are also part of the enclave.
As floating markets are a Thai speciality, Instagrammers with a passion for shopping can’t afford to miss the innumerable photo opportunities accessible at this riverside bazaar.
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