Big Buddha Hill Pattaya

At Big Buddha Hill Pattaya or “Big Buddha Pattaya" and "Wat Phra Yai Buddha Statue Pattaya" called, is it about a 18 Meter high Buddha statue, which is located on Big Buddha Hill in Pattaya and is completely gold-plated on the outside. The viewpoint at the Wat Phra Yai Buddha statue is one of the most popular Pattaya sightseeing and travel destinations.

All information about the Wat Phra Yai Buddha statue and information about the opening hours and entrance fees at Viewpoint from the temple you can find out here in the article.

Big Buddha Hill Pattaya – Statue mit Viewpoint

The Big Buddha Hill Statue Pattaya with the viewpoint is located between Pattaya and Jomtien on Phra Tamnak Hill. The approximately 18 Meter high gilded Wat Phra Yai Buddha statue was built in the year 1977 built and is called the landmark of the city. From the Big Buddha Temple you can see all of Pattaya and Jomtien and in good weather conditions you can see as far as Buddha Mountain, which is located south of Pattaya.

The Big Buddha Hill Pattaya attracts with its overall 7 numerous holidaymakers and Buddhists visit other smaller statues every day. Devotees always make a small offering to the Buddha. Donations can also be bought at the golden Big Buddha statue Pattaya at the Wat Phra Yai temple.

Viewpoints near the Wat Phra Yai Buddha statue

In addition to the Wat Phra Yai Buddha statue in Pattaya, there are other viewpoints near Big Buddha Hill. The "Phra Tamnak Mountain" is another popular viewpoint, from which you can enjoy a good view over Pattaya. The viewpoint is located 800 Meters north and is also called Pattaya Viewpoint or "Phrabat Mountain" known.

There is also the lookout point Viewpoint Pattaya Sea Island, the further 800 Meters north directly on the coast. Pattaya Sea Island offers a beautiful view of Pattaya Bay.

The best way to reach the viewpoint at the Wat Phra Yai Buddha statue is with a rented scooter or a Rental car *. You can find information about renting a scooter in Thailand and Pattaya in our separate article ➩ Scooter hire Thailand.

Another way to get here is, Book a private driver for a customized Pattaya city tour. The private driver * you get already for under 2.000 Baht (55€) per excursion and can therefore visit even more sights on an individual tour.

How to get to Big Buddha Hill Pattaya?

Because of the very central location of Big Buddha Hill Pattaya, the getting there to the golden Buddha statue very easy to master. From the center of Pattaya, Wat Phra Yai Hill is just about. 3 Kilometers away. The easiest way to get to the Big Buddha is with a rented scooter or one Rental car *.

The travel time to Big Buddha Hill Pattaya is approx 10 Minutes. From Jomtien it is even faster to get to Wat Phra Yai hill. A well-developed road leads to the golden statue with a viewpoint, where the Big Buddha Hill is located. When you arrive at the viewpoint, you walk approx. 100 Stairs up, until you reach the sacred temple complex. We have marked the exact location with location on a map below in the article.

Another alternative to getting to the Wat Phra Yai Buddha statue is with the Roller, per Taxi, Rollertaxi or with one Collection tuktuk (Baht-Bus).

A private day tourYou can take a taxi to various attractions in Pattaya Getyourguide* book. The excursions and tours are mostly up to 24 Can be canceled free of charge hours before the start of the tour.

Opening times and admission prices

The temple at the Wat Phra Yai Buddha statue has from 07:00 O'clock in the morning until 22:00 Open in the evening. The Entrance fees to Big Buddha Hill Pattaya are at the viewpoint free, likewise the parking.

Tips for your visit to the temple complex

This Wat Phra Yai Buddha statue with the holy Temple complex is definitely one of the best sights in Pattaya. In addition, the Wat Phra Yai Buddha Temple with viewpoint can be visited free of charge and you can combine your visit to Big Buddha Hill with the viewpoints nearby. The viewpoints offer beautiful views over the entire city and are also among the highlights in Pattaya. During our day tour we explored the viewpoints and the Big Buddha Temple Pattaya with a rented scooter and on our way the top 10 Explored Pattaya Beaches in the South.

Accompanied by the Big Buddha Pattaya

Via the free dating app Thai Friendly* one can go to private ➩ Thai women Contact and chat with them, similar to Facebook. Many of them accompany you on request to the sights or temples for a small pocket money of about 10 €.

They are also very helpful when you arrive by yourself and can give you additional tips for cheap street food stands or other sights, etc.. give. Some also have their own scooter and can pick you up. This also saves you taxi costs.

We had with the ➩ Thai Girls I have only had positive experiences with Thai Friendly. Many of them offer additional services such as an escort service for parties or pre-drinks in the apartment. Sometimes they even came to our apartment free of charge to just party with us. We were also offered sex dates for €10 for a short time via the app. At Thai Cupid* one finds, on the other hand, more of a stable relationship. Professional female escort is included Seeking*.

Guest Friendly Accommodations and Hotels:

The following guest friendly accommodations and hotels are located in the vicinity of the temple complex of Big Buddha Hill Pattaya. The prices are for 2 People per night.

➩ Argyle Apartments Pattaya* 16€ per night with pool and free wifi
➩ Tara Court Boutique Hotel* 21€ per night
➩ Aiyara Grand Hotel* 31€ per night with pool
➩ Blooming Hill Hotel* 15€ per night with sea view

More tips on the viewpoint at Big Buddha Hill Pattaya

Do you have any other tips for us about the viewpoint at Big Buddha Hill Pattaya?? How did you find the golden statue at the viewpoint? If the opening times and entrance fees at Wat Phra Yai Buddha change, please let us know via the comment box below the post about Big Buddha Hill Pattaya in the Thailand Nightlife-Blog.