[Pattaya] What to do in Jom Tien?
Located along the coast and only 1h30 from Bangkok, Jomtien can take you away from the hustle and bustle of Pattaya. You may enjoy many activities, namely water sports, diving, tours, nature, shopping … Discover our selections!
Diving and Water Sports
If you are a fan of water sports, you will love Jomtien! Jomtien Beach is one of the best places for windsurfing in Thailand. You will also find many dive clubs, which will allows you to discover the diversity of the fauna and aquatic flora, even if you are a beginner. If you prefer adrenaline, rent a water ski at Lakeland Cable Water Ski, or initiate yourself to a kitesurf.
Some water sports club addresses in Jomtien:
Lakeland Cable Water Ski, opening hours: 10:00 – 18:00 Address: 297/6 Sukhumvit Road, Jomtien
The Blue Lagoon Watersports Club, opening hours: 10:00 – 19:00 Address: 14 Soi Na Jomtien
Nong Nooch Garden
Not to be missed, these gardens are magical and wonderful, as they won numerous awards. You’ll see cactus, bonsai, topiary, tropical palm trees and 670 species of orchids. Each garden has a theme: “French gardens of the 17th century Versailles style”, “Renaissance garden in Europe”, etc … The place is also home to many Thai cultural events. It is advisable to rent a bicycle in order to enjoy the whole park.
Opening hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Address: Nong Nooch Garden, Km 163, Sukhumvit Road (Highway 3).
Floating Market
This floating market is divided into four sections, representing four regions of Thailand (North, Northeast, Central and South). You will find many restaurants, fruit stands, souvenir shops and art galleries. You can rent a boat to explore the villages built on stilts around the market.
Opening hours: 10:00 am to 11:00 pm
Location: Jomtien Floating Market, 451/304 Moo 12, Sukhumvit Road Pattaya
Place “Mimosa”
“Mimosa” is a villa that includes a shopping center and a cabaret, in a french romantic atmosphere. The decoration is inspired by the vile de Colmar in France, there are over 300 restaurants and souvenir shops, clothing, jewelry … and also attractions for a photo of the whole family.
Opening hours: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Location: 28/19 Sukhumvit Road, Na Jomtien
Shooting Park
Do not think that the only thing to do in this park is to shoot the targets! On the contrary, the park offers many activities for all the family: zip line, horseback riding, kayaking, archery, fishing and climbing.
Opening hours: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Location: Shooting Park, Huay Yai 1/6, Jomtien
Massage
After a hard day’s diving, walking or swimming, relax yourself with a Thai massage… There are many salons anywhere. You can get a massage by blind people at the Thai Blind Massage Institute. Prices are reasonable and, of course, massages are good. Remember to specify “strongly” or “softly”…
Opening hours: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Address: Thai Blind Massage Institute, 413/89 Thappraya Road | Jomtien Complex