AttractionPratumnak Hill
Phra Tamnak Viewpoint
The Pattaya City sign, the whole bay, and no entrance fee.
- Google rating
- 4.6 out of 5 from 10,283 ratings
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
All week
- Monday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Location
- Khao Phra Tamnak, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri 20150Open in Google Maps
- Price range
- Free
- Best time to go
- Right at opening time, and weekdays over weekends.
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Why we recommend it
The definitive view of the bay, free, open from early morning to late at night, and ten minutes from the centre.
Our review
The hill between central Pattaya and Jomtien gives you the entire arc of the bay in one frame, with the Pattaya City sign below the summit and the marina and coastline beyond. Sunset is the obvious moment and the crowd reflects that; early morning is nearly empty and just as good in different light. There is a café at the top, which fills before sunset, so book or arrive early if you want a seat. Parking is the weak point and gets difficult at peak times. Reachable on foot from Bali Hai if you do not mind the climb, though the route is poorly signposted.
Highlights
- Free, open early morning to late evening
- Pattaya City sign and full bay view
- Café at the top, seats go before sunset
- Parking is difficult at peak times
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