Dragon Tower, Buddha Temple & Floating Market Tour
Phahurat, Pattaya
Activity
Official tickets via GetYourGuide
Visit a sacred Naga cave shrine, a futuristic million-Buddha temple, and a floating market by longtail boat, then climb the iconic Dragon Tower. Hotel pickup, lunch, and a guide included.
Highlights
- Visit a sacred Naga cave temple and tie a ribbon for good luck
- Explore the UFO-shaped Temple of a Million Golden Buddhas
- Cruise a traditional longtail boat through a floating market
- Climb the spiral staircase inside the iconic Dragon Tower
- Enjoy hotel pickup, lunch, and an English-speaking guide
Description
Step off the beaten path on a full-day journey from Pattaya into the spiritual and cultural heart of central Thailand. Start at a striking cave temple dedicated to the Naga serpent spirit, where locals come to perform good-luck rituals and tie ribbons for blessings — a living center of faith far from the typical tourist trail. From there, continue to one of the world's largest meditation centers: a temple shaped like a flying saucer, home to a staggering one million golden Buddha images. After a satisfying Thai lunch, board a traditional wooden longtail boat and drift through a lively floating market, passing stilt houses, waterside cafes, an orchid garden, and glimpses of everyday local life along the canal. The day builds to its most dramatic stop: the unmistakable pink Dragon Tower, an 80-meter tower wrapped by a giant green dragon from base to summit. Climb the spiral staircase inside the dragon's body to a panoramic viewpoint at the top. This tour is ideal for travelers who want to see a side of Thailand beyond the beaches — rich in symbolism, photo opportunities, and genuine local atmosphere, all in one comfortable day with hotel pickup included.Includes
Drinking water Thai lunch Air-conditioned vehicle Entrance fee English-speaking guideExcludes
Alcoholic Beverages Gratuities Personal expensesImportant Information
- This tour visits three active places of worship (Naga Cave Temple, Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Wat Samphran). Modest dress is required at all three: shoulders and knees must be covered, no sleeveless tops, shorts, or short skirts. Sarongs are sometimes available to borrow on site, but we recommend dressing appropriately in advance to avoid delays. Documents: no passport or ID required to join this tour. Insurance: no special insurance is required for this activity.