Sightseeing in Pattaya

The Sanctuary of Truth is a majestic wooden building, filled with sculptures based on traditional Buddhist and Hindu motifs. Every centimetre of the 20-storey building is covered with beautiful wood carvings of Hindu and Buddhist gods and goddesses.

• Every square inch of the building is covered with wooden carve sculpture
• The building is still under construction for more than 20 years
• One of Pattaya's greatest tourist attractions
• Open daily: 8.00 am - 6.00 pm

Lay eyes on the largest Statue of Buddha in the region , a top Pratamnak hill overlooking the Pattaya Bay area. An atmosphere of serenity , the smell of incense and people praying will sure to provide a memorable experience. A long stairway surrounded by two golden coloured Naga snakes leads to the Golden Buddha image, that was constructed in 1977.

• There are also seven smaller buddha images.
• Dressing appropriately is recommended as it is a religious site
• Open daily: 7.00 am – 10.00 pm

The Viharn Sien is a stunning Chinese temple, located just south of Pattaya, and now used as a museum. It houses a large number of important artefacts, such as granite carvings, old paintings, bronze and earthenware, sculptures of Chinese Gods, Buddha statues and a jade statue of Guanyin, the Chinese Goddess of Mercy. Some items are even from the famous Chinese Ming Dynasty.

• It was built for the late king Bhumibol Adulyadej's 60th birthday
• One of the best Chinese museums in Asia outside of China
• Open daily: 8.00 am - 5.00 pm