
4.6
Buddhist temples & pagodas
Wat Phra Yai (Big Buddha Hill)
Pattaya, Thailand
Wat Phra Yai, known for its 18-meter tall golden Buddha statue, spreads out on a hill over Pattaya with views reaching as far as the coastline. As you ascend the tranquil steps, small shrines add to the contemplative atmosphere.
Good to know
- Best months
- Jan–Apr
- Dress code
- Cover shoulders and knees
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