Big Buddha Hill (Wat Phra Yai)

Where it is & how to get there

• By baht bus or taxi: About 10 minutes from central Pattaya.
• Stairs: A dragon-lined staircase leads up to the statue.
• Dress code: Cover shoulders and knees.

The story of Big Buddha Hill

Wat Phra Yai sits on top of Pratumnak Hill, between Pattaya and Jomtien. Its golden seated Buddha, about 18 metres tall, is surrounded by smaller Buddha statues representing each day of the week.

Climb the naga staircase to the statue, then walk to the viewpoints for panoramas over Pattaya Bay and Jomtien Beach.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Cover shoulders and knees.
• Find the Buddha for the day of the week you were born.
• Continue to the Pattaya viewpoint nearby for sunset.

What's around Big Buddha Hill

• Pattaya viewpointFamous view over the bay.
• Pattaya City SignHillside letters on Pratumnak.
• Jomtien BeachSouth of the hill.
• Cosy BeachSmall quiet beach below.

Questions travellers ask