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Wat Phra Yai
Sight4.6 · 16 5624.3 · 4 496≈ 45 minFree entry3.2 km from the center
An active Buddhist temple situated atop Pratumnak Hill, the green ridge separating central Pattaya from Jomtien Beach. The spiritual centerpiece is an 18-metre golden seated Buddha statue erected in 1977, the largest in the region. Visitors ascend a grand ceremonial staircase bordered by striking multi-headed golden Naga serpents to reach the shrine, where the surrounding terrace offers panoramic views over Pattaya Bay.
Highlights
- Monumental 18-metre golden seated Buddha statue from 1977
- Grand stairway guarded by majestic golden seven-headed Naga serpents
- Pavilions enshrining Buddha statues representing each day of the week
- Scenic hilltop lookout points overlooking Pattaya Bay and the coast
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