Pattaya city is a popular weekend getaway for locals and tourists. It is located at the Eastern Gulf Coast of Thailand and it is about 150km away from southeast of Bangkok. The travel time is around 2 hours from Bangkok.
Pattaya’s main attraction is its red-light district areas (i.e. go-go bars and beer bars). Its beaches may not be the main reason for tourists to visit this city as the beaches are not as clean as other cities'. Nevertheless, there are some sightseeing places that are worth to explore.
Part 1: Pattaya Night Life and Beaches
Part 2: Pattaya Buddha and Temples
Part 3: Pattaya Sightseeing and Photo Shooting Places
Let's explore......
Part 2: Pattaya Buddha
Buddha:
1) Wat Phra Khao Yai (“Big Buddha Hill”)
2) Wat Yannasangwararam
3) Sanctuary of Truth (Prasat Satchatham)
4) Khao Chi Chan (“Buddha Mountain”)
Buddha:
1) Wat Phra Khao Yai (“Big Buddha Hill”) (South Pattaya)
This temple was built in the 1940s, the oldest temple in Pattaya. It is located on the top of Phratumnak Hill which is laid between Pattaya and Jomtien Beach. The temple is famous for its 18-meter tall Buddha, the biggest Buddha statue in Pattaya.
How to get there:
Location: Khao Phratamnak, near Wang Sam Sien, Nong Pla Lai, South Pattaya, Banglamung, Chonburi
Location: Khao Phratamnak, near Wang Sam Sien, Nong Pla Lai, South Pattaya, Banglamung, Chonburi
2) Sanctuary of Truth (North Pattaya)
It is also known as Prasat Satchatham. This architecture is located at the northern part of Pattaya. Satchatham Temple is a 105 meter-high wooden temple, located by the sea. The beauty of the Temple is elaborated through wood dwellings and woodcarvings.
It is considered an exotic and imposing architectural work of art of the century, embellishing with artwork and woodcarvings which reflects the intellect and spirit of the Eastern civilization and art.
How to get there?
On Wong Phra Chan Beach, 3 km from North Pattaya.
Address:
206/2 Moo5,
Naklua Soi 12,
Naklua Rd.,
Banglamung,
Chonburi.
Opening Hours: Daily from 08.00 am. – 05.00 pm.
Admission: Adults THB500 ; Children THB250
3) Wat Yansangwararam (South Pattaya)
This park-like temple is vast, scenic and tranquil. It consists of a pagoda containing the Buddha's relics and several beautiful buildings built in international architectural styles such as Chinese, Indian, Swiss, and etc.
Collections of priceless antiques and works of art from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong are also on display here.
How to get there?
Located 12 km south of Pattaya and 3 km from Nong Nooch Tropical Garden.
It can be reached by turning left from Sukhumvit Rd. at km 160 marker.
Opening Hours: Daily from 08.00 am. - 05.00 pm
Admission Fee: THB50
Dress code: Both women and men should have shoulders covered and wear long pants or skirts.
4) Khao Chi Chan (“Buddha Mountain”)
This Buddha image in the maravijaya position is 130 metres high (from the base to the topknot) and 70 metres wide (from knee to knee). The art style is the mixture of Sukhothai and Lanna arts. Inside the Buddha image, relics of the Buddha are enshrined.
How to get there?
Mount Chi Chan is on the same route to Wat (temple) Yannasangwararam.
From Sukhumvit Rd. from Bangkok direction, take the left turn at km 160 marker which goes towards Wat Yansangvararam, turn right and continue about 5 km.
There is a direction sign indicating a left turn to Wihan Sian. Pass the Winhan Sian, continue 3 km from there.
Address:
Ban Khao Chi Chan,
Sattahip, Chonburi.
Mount Chi Chan is on the same route to Wat (temple) Yannasangwararam.
From Sukhumvit Rd. from Bangkok direction, take the left turn at km 160 marker which goes towards Wat Yansangvararam, turn right and continue about 5 km.
There is a direction sign indicating a left turn to Wihan Sian. Pass the Winhan Sian, continue 3 km from there.
Address:
Ban Khao Chi Chan,
Sattahip, Chonburi.
How to go to Pattaya from Bangkok?
1) Taxi
- Official fare: THB1500 excludes expressway fees (around THB600)
2) Air-conditional Buses
(i) Eastern Bus Terminal
(ii) Northern Bus Terminal
(iii) Southern Bus Terminal
(iv) Suvarnabhumi Airport
(v) Don Mueang Airport
3) Mini Van
- Offered by Travel agencies and hotels around Bangkok.
4) Train
- There is a third class train from Hualamphong Station and it travels during weekdays to Pattaya.
Recommended Hotels:
Below USD70:1) Citismart Residence
2) Poseidon Boutique Hotel
3) South Beach Pattaya Apartment
4) Baan Pictory Resort
5) Courtyard by Marriott South Pattaya
USD70 to USD 150
1) Wave Hotel
2) Birds & Bees Resort
3) Siam @ Siam Design Hotel Pattaya
4) Holiday Inn Pattaya
5) Hotel Baraquda Pattaya Mgallery Collection
6) Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa
7) Dusit Thani Hotel Pattaya
8) Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort
9) Centara Grand Phratamnak Pattaya
10) Cape Dara Resort
11) Rabbit Resort
12) Beach Gallery House
Luxury Hotels:
1) Hilton Hotel Pattaya
2) Royal Wing Suites & Spa by Royal Cliff Hotels Group
3) Baan Laksee
4) Woodlands Suites Serviced Residences
5) Sheraton Pattaya Resort
Luxury Hotels:
1) Hilton Hotel Pattaya
2) Royal Wing Suites & Spa by Royal Cliff Hotels Group
3) Baan Laksee
4) Woodlands Suites Serviced Residences
5) Sheraton Pattaya Resort
Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrive at Bangkok - Check in Pattaya Beach Hotel - Sanctuary of Truth - The Million Years Park and Crocodile Farm - Walking Street
Day 2:
Mini Siam and Mini Europe - The Bottle Art Museum - Art in Paradise - Teddy Bear Museum - Pattaya Beach - Walking Street
Day 3:
Pattaya Hill - Big Buddha Hill - Check in Jomtien Beach Hotel - Pattaya Floating Market
Day 4:
Jomtiem Beach - Wat Yansangwararam - Khao Chi Chan - Nong Nooch Tropical Garden - Mimosa Pattaya
Day 5:
Jomtien Beach - Back to Bangkok
Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrive at Bangkok - Check in Pattaya Beach Hotel - Sanctuary of Truth - The Million Years Park and Crocodile Farm - Walking Street
Day 2:
Mini Siam and Mini Europe - The Bottle Art Museum - Art in Paradise - Teddy Bear Museum - Pattaya Beach - Walking Street
Day 3:
Pattaya Hill - Big Buddha Hill - Check in Jomtien Beach Hotel - Pattaya Floating Market
Day 4:
Jomtiem Beach - Wat Yansangwararam - Khao Chi Chan - Nong Nooch Tropical Garden - Mimosa Pattaya
Day 5:
Jomtien Beach - Back to Bangkok
Buddha and Temples indeed are the best Pattaya attractions in town. If you are going for Tours pattaya then these two are the go to locations. I would love to visit this place really soon, good share.
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