The white sand and mixed blues of the sea are crowned by green mossy mountains around scenic Tien Beach. In addition to its long bridge leading to Thian Beach Viewpoint, it has restaurants and gift shops with an upscale vibe. Bring your sunglasses to reflect the glare of the bright white sand beneath the beach’s swaying palm trees.
Rent a deck chair beneath an umbrella to keep cool on a scorching hot day. Make a splash in the clear sea and wear goggles to spot schools of brightly colored fish swimming about you. Various boats and water sports equipment are available to rent along the shore. Head out onto the waves in your vessel of choice and look back on the charming bay and the vast mountains behind it.
Dine on seafood and other Thai specialties at one of Tien Beach’s restaurants. Chat to the locals in the stalls and negotiate a price for a range of souvenirs. Shower facilities are also available for a small fee. Y
The beach is open to the public year round, however, it is most alluring during the dry season, which runs from December to April. When swimming, take care to avoid the pointy rocks and the sea urchins that lie between them.
Tien Beach marks the western coast of the island of Ko Lan, just off the shore of Pattaya City on Thailand’s east coast. From Pattaya Beach, pay for a ferry trip to take you across the water and then rent a scooter for the day to get around the island. You can also get a taxi on the island to a drop off point, from where it’s just 5 minutes’ walk to the beach. While in the region, go and visit other nearby islands such as Ko Phai, Ko Sichang and Ko Khram Yai.
