AttractionPratumnak Hill
Wat Phra Yai (Big Buddha)
The Big Buddha, free entry, and the best cheap view in the city.
- Google rating
- 4.6 out of 5 from 16,991 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
- 384 Regent Soi 2, 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
A working temple on the hill between central Pattaya and Jomtien, with a panoramic view over the bay and no entrance fee.
Our review
A short climb up a staircase lined with naga brings you to the golden Buddha that gives the hill its name, and to a view that takes in most of the coastline. It stays devotional rather than touristic, which is part of the appeal. Cover shoulders and knees; wraps are available at the entrance if you arrive unprepared. Late afternoon is the moment, when the light softens and the city starts turning its lights on below you.
Highlights
- No entrance fee
- Panoramic view over the bay
- Cover shoulders and knees
- Best in late afternoon
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