Buddha Mountain (Khao Chi Chan)
Buddha Mountain (Khao Chi Chan)
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- Lukie_JawgzShepparton, Australia96 contributionsA towering Buddha on a mountain side? Whaaaat?What a sight to see! A mountain that has a golden Buddha towering over you. It’s a free experience, but it’s a decent trip from Pattaya. There are some food & beverage vendors located just outside the sacred area & toilets are available for a fee.Visited February 2023Travelled with familyWritten 11 March 2023
- Richard LUnited Kingdom471 contributionsBeautifulStunning visit to Khao Chin Chan. Thirty minute journey outside off Pattaya, but well worth the journey. It was lovely just strolling around for about an hour. There was also places to have food which I also enjoyed.Visited March 2023Travelled soloWritten 1 July 2023
- Paul GBang Lamung, Thailand89 contributionsBhuddist or Just Tourist - this is amazingWhether you are a Bhuddist or Just Tourist - this is amazing place to visit. It is truly awe inspiring. If you are in the East Coast, i would highly recommend you visit the Buddha Mountain and just a moment for quiet reflection on life.Visited March 2023Travelled soloWritten 26 July 2023
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techwill
St. John's, Antigua42 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Well with the drive! It was about an hour fron the city center by car. Download the Grab App which works just like Uber. Very impressive sight.
Written 17 November 2023
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Paul G
Bang Lamung, Thailand89 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
Whether you are a Bhuddist or Just Tourist - this is amazing place to visit. It is truly awe inspiring. If you are in the East Coast, i would highly recommend you visit the Buddha Mountain and just a moment for quiet reflection on life.
Written 26 July 2023
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Richard L
United Kingdom471 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
Stunning visit to Khao Chin Chan. Thirty minute journey outside off Pattaya, but well worth the journey. It was lovely just strolling around for about an hour. There was also places to have food which I also enjoyed.
Written 2 July 2023
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SEV
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Apr 2023 • Friends
Another memories to treasure in our hearts experiencing one of the historic places in Pattaya which is the Khao Chi Chan mountain. This photogenic rocky outcrop with a Buddhist temple as its base, and it was mainly known to the local community. In 1996, its status changed. In commemoration of the King's golden jubilee, a large image of the Buddha was carved into the face of the rock user laser technology. My heartfelt thanks to the EXTRAORDINARY job performance Nok. You really had the PASSION of doing your job BEYOND EXPECTATION. You WIN our hearts Nok with your very AMAZING PERSONALITY. My SALUTE to you Nok - you're the BEST!
Written 10 April 2023
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Lukie_Jawgz
Shepparton, Australia96 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
What a sight to see! A mountain that has a golden Buddha towering over you. It’s a free experience, but it’s a decent trip from Pattaya. There are some food & beverage vendors located just outside the sacred area & toilets are available for a fee.
Written 11 March 2023
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Pierre W
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Dec 2022
I have been here several times and every time I enjoy the beautiful image. I am sure that if I have the opportunity I will come back.
Written 30 December 2022
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Sangeeta Shah
Mumbai, India776 contributions
Jun 2022 • Business
The Buddha Mountain or Khao Chi Chan is a limestone hill in Na Chom Thian that has become a Pattaya landmark due to its large 109 m (358 ft) by 70 m (230 ft) golden Buddha laser engraving, made from gold - 999kg!
The Khao Chi Chan Buddha image is the largest carved Buddha image in the world.
It was created in 1996 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and for Thai people and Buddhists for spiritual practice.
The area surrounding the mountain is full of heavy clusters of grasses, shrubs, and trees including teak, acacia, Siamese rosewood, black rosewood, and various fruit trees such as Indian gooseberry, black plum, and ramontchi.
The Buddha Mountain is a popular place for leisure activities, mediation, celebrations, and dance performances
We visited here during our recent trip to Pattaya, Thailand. Really very peaceful and impressive place to visit, whenever in Pattaya.
The Khao Chi Chan Buddha image is the largest carved Buddha image in the world.
It was created in 1996 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and for Thai people and Buddhists for spiritual practice.
The area surrounding the mountain is full of heavy clusters of grasses, shrubs, and trees including teak, acacia, Siamese rosewood, black rosewood, and various fruit trees such as Indian gooseberry, black plum, and ramontchi.
The Buddha Mountain is a popular place for leisure activities, mediation, celebrations, and dance performances
We visited here during our recent trip to Pattaya, Thailand. Really very peaceful and impressive place to visit, whenever in Pattaya.
Written 22 September 2022
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Jarmmie
Chiang Mai, Thailand260 contributions
May 2022 • Family
I were in this place last in 10 years ago and compare on year 2022. It change a lot. The tree surround look really green. Beautiful and good for wheelchair people. The place look clean and a lot of parking area.
Written 8 May 2022
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jayyu
Seoul, South Korea222 contributions
Feb 2021
Very quiet with a stunning view. There are some vendors near the entrance along with a large sunflower garden, but there isn't much to this place besides the Buddha in the mountain. That said, it's still stunning and unique.
Written 3 March 2021
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Chaicharn D
Bangkok, Thailand1,131 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
It is located not far from Jom Tien beach. With the laser created big Buddha upon mountain, making magnificent view. It’s worth for getting picture and walk around.
Written 30 October 2020
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Totally agree.. so much time, money spent in Buddha propaganda but little time thinking about his teachings..
Carrie Y
Kapolei, HI51 contributions
It's a beautiful attraction, really worth the trip.
PSA
Bangkok, Thailand129 contributions
How can I go to the Khao Chin Chan from the hotel in pattaya which is near to central festival?
Which way is better to go there and how much did it cost?
Bill M
Samut Prakan Province, Thailand24 contributions
This is a bit tricky.
There is no established public transport, i.e. a bus route, subway, etc.
Best bet, I would say,would be to charter a songthaew baht bus. Negotiate the price with the driver. If you prefer a taxi, most hotels in Pattaya will be able to book one for you. Agree on the price before leaving.
You might make a day of it and visit nearby Wat Yangsangwarrarum, which has lovely grounds, and some nice displays teaching some of the dhamma, the principles of Buddhism.
Silverlake winery is close to Buddha Mountain as well. There is a pleasant restaurant there for lunch.
I have found the "hire a driver for the day" option works well. Especially nice to take a closed taxi if the weather is warm. Done it in Laos and Cambodia several times for 1,000 baht/day.
I know one outfit from Pattaya offers eight hour car and driver for 3,500 baht, about one hundred ten dollars US. A bit more here, but better car, probably, and definitely more comfortable roads.
Be careful! I came for a three month visit five years ago, and am still here. :)
What is written on the mountain?
Helmut S
Bangkok, Thailand1,811 contributions
Only the first part is Thai, the rest is Phali/Sankrit which I cannot translate.
Phu Dinh
Singapore, Singapore1 contribution
Hello Everyone,
How do I get there using public transportation?
And if there is no public transportation, can you guys give me a tips to go there in the easiest way.
Thank you.
tokyomike55
Bangkok, Thailand258 contributions
As far as I know, there is no scheduled public transport out there. I'd either take a metered taxi there and ask him to wait, or negotiate with a song taeow driver to take you out there. Just make sure you are clear that the price you agree on includes him waiting and the trip back.
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- Hotels near Buddha Mountain (Khao Chi Chan):
- (0.00 km) Baan Somprasong Apartment - NA Jomtien
- (0.00 km) Zan Jeu Xiong Venetian Signature Condo Resort
- (0.00 km) Saithong Place Hotel
- (0.33 km) Ban Amphur Pool Villa
- (1.08 km) Renaissance Pattaya Resort & Spa
- Restaurants near Buddha Mountain (Khao Chi Chan):
- (0.49 km) Preecha Seafood Restaurant
- (0.33 km) Papa Beach Pattaya
- (1.07 km) 609 Kitchen
- (1.08 km) Pebbles Bar and Grill
- (0.45 km) Reva Beach Restaurant
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