The Sanctuary of Truth is perhaps the most iconic structure in Pattaya. Intricately carved entirely from teak wood, the awe-inspiring 105-metre-tall hall on the headland to the north of Wongamat Beach is a one-of-a-kind structure in the whole world. Neither temple nor palace, despite looking like a hybrid of both, it was commissioned by a local business tycoon to act as a place of appreciation for philosophy, art, culture and faith, without being tied to a single religion. The sanctuary is perhaps best described as a monument to Thai craftsmanship, with its stunningly detailed carvings of elephants, people and scenes, creatures and deities from mythology. The construction of the sanctuary, which began in 1981, is an on-going, never-ending task. Free tours in multiple languages are led through the building every 30 minutes. Thai dancing performances are at 11.30am and 3.30pm. The whole sanctuary is a piece of art, so it's very easy to take beautiful pictures from every angle, outside or inside. You can also rent some traditional thai costumes for some portraits photography. There are also elephants outside in the park, please do not ride them because of the abuse the animals undergo.