Dolphin Circle
A roundabout with a dolphin sculpture, useful as a meeting point, not really a destination.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Open 24 hours daily
Dress Modestly
Cover shoulders and knees at all temples. Carry a light scarf or sarong — some temples lend wraps, but not all. Shoes come off before entering any building with a Buddha image.
Details
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Why go, and how to do it well
This is a traffic roundabout with a dolphin sculpture in the middle, at a busy junction in central Pattaya. People used to arrange to meet here. Now they say "meet me at Terminal 21", which sits directly across the road, and that shift tells you most of what you need to know. I wouldn't build an afternoon around it.
What makes it worth knowing is position. Terminal 21 is the big draw opposite, an indoor mall done up with an airport theme where each floor takes on a different city. Japan holds the food court, with cherry blossoms and Japanese shops around it, and there's London, Paris, San Francisco and Rome elsewhere in the building. Even the restrooms get talked about. Street food vendors and craft stalls work the streets around the circle, and that's the better reason to be on foot here. Treat the dolphin as a landmark you navigate by rather than something you photograph and leave.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Around here, on foot
Well-rated places within a short walk of Dolphin Circle, nearest first. Minutes are at an easy pace in the heat.
- 1 minLa FermeRestaurants & Food · 110 m · 4.3★
- 2 minNara Thai Cuisine (Terminal 21 Pattaya)Restaurants & Food · 160 m · 4.6★
- 3 minGrande Centre Point PattayaHotels & Resorts · 230 m · 4.7★
- 3 minLet's Relax Onsen and Spa PattayaWellness & Spas · 240 m · 4.6★
- 3 minThe Sky32 RestaurantRestaurants & Food · 240 m · 4.6★
- 3 minGrande Centre Point Space PattayaHotels & Resorts · 240 m · 4.8★
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Dolphin Circle, round out your day in Pattaya with contrasting stops nearby.
Reviews from Google
Dolphin circle is centrally located in Pattaya. On one side is Terminal 21 a large indoor mall with an airport theme. Each floor is based on a famous city. The food court happens to be in Japan and you’ll see plenty of cherry blossoms and Japanese themed shops. There’s also London, Paris, San Francisco, and Rome. The restrooms are worth checking out even if you don’t have to go. Across the street is Dusit Thanya Resort Hotel which is the best place to stay in Pattaya. Many restaurants and shops on one side all walkable and the beach on the fourth side. There’s also a jeepny stop for cheap transportation as well as a taxi stand.
Just In front of the Terminal 21 and a very good place to explore street food and craft items.
People used to say let's meet at Dolphin Roundabout, but now they say let's meet at Terminal 21. Times change. It's still there but that's about it - hardly worth visiting.
A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 2,669 reviews on Google.
XV2Q+92R, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
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Tips for Visiting Temples & Culture
Mind Your Feet
Never point your feet at a Buddha image or a monk — it's considered deeply disrespectful. When sitting inside a temple, tuck your feet behind you or to the side.
Ask Before Photographing
Exterior photos are almost always fine, but some interior halls prohibit photography. Look for signs, and never pose irreverently with Buddha images — it's a legal offense in Thailand.
Go Early Morning
Big-name temples are dramatically less crowded in the first hour after opening. You'll also avoid the worst of the midday heat and get softer light for photos.
Dolphin Circle: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dolphin Circle worth visiting?
Dolphin Circle holds a 4.3★ rating from 2,669 Google reviews — a strong rating for temples & culture in Pattaya.
What are the opening hours of Dolphin Circle?
Dolphin Circle is open 24 hours a day — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Dolphin Circle?
The best months to visit Pattaya are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: September – October (wettest months).
Where is Dolphin Circle located?
Dolphin Circle is at XV2Q+92R, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand, in Pattaya. Getting around Pattaya: Baht buses (songthaews on fixed routes); Grab (widely available).
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