Ko Sichang

★ 4.5 (423 reviews) 🚌 Day Trips 📍 Tha Thewawong

Rob's take

"A genuine island day out for under an hour of travel — hire a scooter off the ferry and do the loop: the red hillside shrine, the old royal palace grounds, and a couple of quiet beaches. Half of it is faded and half-ruined, which is much of the charm. The crossings can feel rough, so think twice with small children or anyone unsteady."

Ko Sichang is a day-trip destination in Tha Thewawong, within the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri, Thailand. It's rated 4.5★ on Google.

A quiet island off Sri Racha, reached by a 40–45 minute ferry, offering a calm contrast to Pattaya's crowds. Rent a scooter or take a tuk-tuk to circle its viewpoints, beaches and temples, including the red hillside Chao Pho Khao Yai Chinese shrine and the peaceful grounds of an old royal palace. Best suited to a slow day trip or overnight stay rather than nightlife or luxury.

Curated in Pattaya · Last updated July 2026

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Ko Sichang — Day Trips in Tha Thewawong, Pattaya — Photo: Pimpimon .S via Google

What people say

Peaceful and non-touristy, a genuine break from busy Pattaya
Easy to explore by scooter or tuk-tuk in a single day
Highlights include the hillside Chinese shrine and old royal palace grounds
Some establishments are abandoned or half-ruined, though much still functions
Boat crossings can feel unsafe; take care with elderly travellers and children

Common questions

Is Ko Sichang worth visiting?

Ko Sichang holds a 4.5★ average across 423 Google reviews, so it's well regarded by the people who go.

Where is Ko Sichang, and how do I get there?

Ko Sichang is in Tha Thewawong, within the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri, Thailand. Use the map on this page and tap "Get directions" to open turn-by-turn navigation in Google Maps.

What do visitors say about Ko Sichang?

Recurring themes from reviews include: peaceful and non-touristy, a genuine break from busy Pattaya; easy to explore by scooter or tuk-tuk in a single day; highlights include the hillside Chinese shrine and old royal palace grounds; some establishments are abandoned or half-ruined, though much still functions.