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What this plan covers
This day suits travellers who want Pattaya’s skyline from two hilltop viewpoints alongside a temple visit, without filling the schedule with indoor stops. Start at Phra Tamnak Mountain Viewpoint, continue on foot to Khao Phra Tamnak Viewpoint, then take a taxi or ride-hailing car to Wat Phra Yai (Big Buddha Temple). The pace leaves room to spend time outdoors, so check local conditions before setting out; that is the first thing to arrange. Pattaya Beach has the larger nearby stay selection, while Jomtien Beach is another base to consider.
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Day 1
3 stops · about 2.3 hrs + about 12 min travel
Viewpoint, Culture
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Phra Tamnak Mountain Viewpoint
Viewpoint
45 minutes
The hill is home to Wat Khao Phrabat Temple, the resting place of the Buddha’s footprint, and a monument to Krom Luang Chumporn, father of the Thai Naval Forces. Come near sunset for a panoramic look over Pattaya Beach and the city skyline. This is a useful first stop for getting your bearings before continuing to the second lookout and temple.
Good to know
Check local conditions before heading up; this outdoor viewpoint is on a hill between South Pattaya and Jomtien, close to Bali Hai Cape. Start here: the viewpoint is atop a hill between South Pattaya and Jomtien, close to Bali Hai Cape.
Getting to Khao Phra Tamnak Viewpoint
3 min on foot · 0.26 km
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Khao Phra Tamnak Viewpoint
Viewpoint
30 minutes
Take in Pattaya Beach and the city skyline from the hilltop viewing area. Its position between South Pattaya and Jomtien makes the contrast between the shoreline and the city easy to see.
Good to know
The area also includes Wat Khao Phrabat Temple and a monument to Krom Luang Chumporn; take a moment to notice these nearby landmarks. From Phra Tamnak Mountain Viewpoint, walk to this lookout; it takes about 3 minutes on foot.
Getting to Wat Phra Yai (Big Buddha Temple)
8–11 min by car · 2.1 km · depends on traffic
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Wat Phra Yai (Big Buddha Temple)
Culture
1 hour
Wat Phra Yai houses Chonburi province’s largest Buddha image, named Phra Phuttha Sukhothai Walai Chonlathan and commonly called Luang Pho Yai. Take time to view the Buddha image named Phra Phuttha Sukhothai Walai Chonlathan. Its formal name gives this temple visit a distinct focus after time spent at Pattaya’s coastal viewpoints.
Good to know
Remove your shoes before entering the Buddhist temple, and leave them off while you are inside. From Khao Phra Tamnak Viewpoint, take a taxi or ride-hailing car; the road leg is about 4 minutes, longer in traffic.
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Distances are estimates, measured in a straight line from the middle of your stops.
Is one day enough for Pattaya viewpoints: Pratumnak Hill and the Big Buddha?
A day gives you time for both hilltop viewpoints and Wat Phra Yai without rushing through each stop. Walk between the first two lookouts, then take a road ride to the temple. Leave room to spend time outdoors and check local conditions before setting out.
What should you arrange or check first?
Check local conditions before heading to the outdoor viewpoints, as the day centres on open-air stops. If you are travelling to Pattaya from Bangkok, Transport Co. lists routes from Ekkamai and Mo Chit, as well as a service from Suvarnabhumi Airport.
What should you wear and bring for the viewpoints and temple?
Bring what you need for a day outdoors in Thailand’s hot or rainy seasons, and check conditions before leaving. At Wat Phra Yai, take off your shoes before entering the Buddhist temple.
How do you get between the stops?
Walk from Phra Tamnak Mountain Viewpoint to Khao Phra Tamnak Viewpoint; it takes about 3 minutes on foot. From there, the road leg to Wat Phra Yai is about 4 minutes by taxi or ride-hailing car, longer in traffic. Songthaews circle Pattaya Beach Road and Pattaya Second Road.
Where should you stay for this day out?
Pattaya Beach has 1,162 stays within 1 km, while Jomtien Beach has 409. Pattaya Beach has the larger nearby selection; Jomtien Beach is another area to base yourself. Both areas have an average guest score of 7.7 out of 10.
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