Temples & Spirituality
Big Buddha & Wat Khao Phra Bat
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Duration
1-2 hours
Category
Temples & Spirituality
Difficulty
easy
Price
Free
You can see this golden Buddha from half the city — and the view back down is even better. Wat Khao Phra Bat sits on the hill between Pattaya and Jomtien: a working temple with an 18-metre gold Buddha and a clean 360-degree sweep over the bay, Jomtien and the islands. Free to get in, just dress modestly (sarongs are at the bottom if you've turned up in beach gear). After the chaos down at the beach, the quiet up here hits different.
Highlights
360-degree views over the whole bay
18m gold Buddha at the top
A working temple, not a tourist set
Free to visit
Quiet, after the beach noise below
What's included
Free entry
Transport
Guide
Good to know
Meeting point: Big Buddha Hill, Pratumnak
Best for everyone, budget travelers, photographers
No ticket needed — turn up early to beat the tour-bus crowds
