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Visit Wat Yan temple, Viharn Sien Chinese museum, Khao Chee Chan (aka Buddha Mountain), the long-necked Karen villagers, and the Big Buddha temple. Lunch in a Russian restaurant is provided.
You will have the unique opportunity to see Pattaya's most interesting sites in just one day. Your journey will start with a visit to Wat Yan temple, one of the most sacred spots in Chonburi province. The complex houses several shrines, a beautiful garden, and a lotus lake. Afterwards, you will set off for Viharn Sien, which is both a place of worship and a museum. Viharn Sien has a unique collection of Chinese artifacts on display, including terracotta warriors, bronze statues, paintings, porcelain, and more.
Later in the day, you will climb to Wat Phra Yai, one of Pattaya’s most remarkable temples, perched atop the Big Buddha Hill. The viewpoint near the shrine commands a stunning view of the bay. You will see a huge statue of Buddha, surrounded by a smaller images of Lord Buddha and other figures, each having a special posture and meaning.
The guide will tell you spellbinding stories about Buddhist traditions and religious rituals.
The tour also includes a visit to one of the best-known attractions in Pattaya - Khao Chee Chan Mountain, where you will find one of the world’s largest Buddha images. Carved on the cliff using a laser, and filled with gold leaf, the image is 130 meters high and 70 meters wide.
Last is a visit to the village of the long-necked Karen people.