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Big Buddha

Pattaya, Thailand
Ranked #7 of 46 attractions in Pattaya
4.0 of 5 stars 82 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues
Serpent stairs My favorite multi-ribbed diety Big buddha Будда
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Pattaya, Thailand
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“If you like Buddha, check it out.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

I think this is the one between Pattaya and Jom Tien. Nice views, you can buy fire crackers. Peaceful, a place to meditate and escape the city. More

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London
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Beautiful nice view.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Took a scooter and went up the hill was worth the visit! went in the morning and was nice.Best way is to get a scooter and get around pattaya! More

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Vero Beach, Florida, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Gorgeous Views”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Went to the top of the hill on a scooter and saw this amazing site overlooking pattaya :) More

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Atwater, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
“Big Buddha Hill”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

There is a lot to see here. The big Buddha and the Chinese section as well. Really good views. More

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Esfahan, Iran
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“i was good”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

statue & view very good, you can experience i-ching More

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Newcastle, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Worth a look, especially at sunset”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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On top of a hill close to Walking St, it's about a 10 minute Baht Bus ride away. Grab one near the pier for 100 Baht then take a 20 minute walk back down to Walking street or pay extra to have the driver wait for you. The Buddha site is fairly simple, The large Buddha and a temple at... More

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seattle
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Gorgeous city views”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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Take a baht bus to this site and enjoy a wonderful view of Pattaya city More

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19 reviews 19 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“must see”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

enormous statue on hill top in southern Phuket, quite a spectacle More

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Stirling, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“A must go”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Up Pratumnak hill. Must go to see, pray to Buddha with the monk and get good luck More

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BANGALORE
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
“worth seeing place”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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The Temple of the Emerald Buddha or Wat Phra Kaeo, was built by King Rama I, the ... Ruins of grand architectural structures are today scattered over a large area, More

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