Must See Temples in Pattaya

Pattaya is a vibrant coastal city and popular holiday destination. Beach bums and water sports enthusiasts take to the waters all day long at Pattaya’s famous beaches – brimming with life from dawn to dusk. Come night-time, and you’ll find that the action shifts to the streets. Pattaya is more than its beaches and electric nightlife, however. Culture vultures would be happy to know that Pattaya is also home to the best Buddhist temples, statues and sculptures in and near Pattaya. The Sanctuary Of Truth is a temple that warrants a visit for sure, when in Pattaya. It is a gigantic wooden construction which covers the area of more than two rais. The top point of the building is about 105 meters high. It was constructed to withstand the wind and sunshine on the seashore at Rachvate Cape, Tumbon Naklea, Amphur Banglamung, Chon Buri Province. The building was constructed according to ancient Thai ingenuity and every square inch of the building is covered with wooden carve sculpture. The purposes of decoration with wooden carve sculptures are to use art and culture as the reflection of Ancient Vision of Earth, Ancient Knowledge, and Eastern Philosophy. Within this complex, visitors will learn all about Ancient Life, Human Responsibility, Life Relationship with Universe and Common Goal of Life toward Utopia, among other spiritual experiences. Here is a definitive list of the must-see temples in Pattaya:

Big Buddha

Place to Visit in Pattaya

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Big Buddha is an attractive place in Pattaya. There is a huge image of Buddha at the top of the hill, so visitors can notice it from a distant location. The ...

Wat Yannasang Wararam

Temple in Chonburi

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W Wat Yansangwararam was built in 1976 to honour Somdej Phra Yanasangworn, the then head of the Thai Monastic Order. It is a huge temple complex that comprises ...

Wat Chaimongkol

Temple in Pattaya

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Wat Chaimongkol is located on South Pattaya Road. The Buddhist Temple has various small statues of the Buddha and a huge reclining statue for which it is famous...

Sanctuary Of Truth

Place to Visit in Pattaya

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Sanctuary of Truth - This huge ancient-style wooden temple is situated by the sea at Laem Ratchawet, North Pattaya. The entrance is at Soi 12, Na Kluea Road. ...

Wat Khao Phutthakhodom

Temple in Chonburi

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Wat Khao Phutthakhodom is a religious place of public worship for hindu located in Si Racha, Chonburi, Sukhumwit.