On the hill Pratamnak is itself popularPattaya Observation Deck, from where all those photos of the city are made, which are so numerous on the Internet and on advertising leaflets: with the arc of the bay stretching into the distance, boats in the azure water and dense high-rise buildings on the shore. This is the main viewpoint of Pattaya, which offers the best view both on a clear sunny day and in the evening, when the city below is colored with lots of lights reflected in the dark water of the bay.
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Pattaya Lookout
Except, in fact, the observation deck in thisthere is a small temple on Wat Khao Phra Bat, an outdoor coffee shop with the best view of the city, souvenir shops and shops, a tower with radio antennas and a monument to the admiral and a representative of the Thai royal family, Krom Uang Kumb Udomsakdi, who did a lot Navy Thailand.
The majestic statue of Admiral Crom installedon the highest point of Pattaya and is surrounded by military subjects. Thais have great respect for the admiral and worship him as a saint, bringing flowers and incenses to the statue, as in temples.
On the territory adjacent to the monumentIt is forbidden to smoke, bring food and drinks there. That is, the rules are almost like a temple, and this must be taken into account. The platform in front of the monument faces the sea and is designed as a ship's bow. There are benches and binoculars, and the view opens to the city center and the Pratamnak area, with the outlines of Koh Lan island in the distance.
In addition to the area around the monument, whichthe night is closing, there is still an absolutely free to visit area with railings and benches next to the parking, you can come there around the clock. There, around, are the main shops, cafes, a gazebo and a temple.
The observation deck at the temple and parking
Cafe overlooking the city
Parking at the radio station and the entrance to the observation
Monument to Admiral Krom
At the monument to Admiral Krom
Pattaya Lookout
View of the city center from the lookout
Bali Hai Pier and Cove
On the observation deck is better to rise in goodclear weather, so the photos are more colorful. In the morning, the lighting is well suited for capturing beautiful views with azure water, and in the evenings you can watch sunsets from the viewpoint. Immediately after sunset, Pattaya lights up below with millions of lights and this is also a spectacle worthy of spectacle. I specially came 2 times, in the afternoon and after dark.
Observation deck in the evening
Evening view from the lookout on the city
View from the observation deck on Pattaya
Temple near the lookout
Small traditional buddhist temple of Wat KhaoPhra Bat next to the observation deck is a quiet and lovely place. Inside the temple grounds, many dogs, cats, and even chickens roam. They all live at the temple, they are fed and cared for there. On the territory there are benches under the trees, a lot of Buddha statues in various poses and small traditional figures of roosters for Thailand - they symbolize the military spirit and nobility.
In the temple of Wat Khao Phra Bat
Information to visit
Opening hours: around the clock. In addition to the site where the monument is installed, it is open from 7:30 to 21:00.
Cost of attendance: free of charge.
Price of Pattaya City Tour>
The observation deck is often included in a sightseeing tour of Pattaya. You can take to quickly see a few places in the city. It is usually about 300-500 baht, depending on what is included.
Getting there
Public transport to the observation deck is notwalks, so that you can get either by transport, your own or rented, by taxi or on foot. You can climb the hill either from the Pratamnak area or from the central part of Pattaya. One road from the center goes up going around the hill, from the Bali Hai pier, through the big letters PATTAYA and the lighthouse, and on the other hand you can go past the go-kart to the police station between the two hilltops. On one of them, farthest from the sea, there will be a temple with a statue of the Golden Buddha and a Chinese temple, and on the other - a viewing platform with a monument to Admiral Krom.
Across the street from the police station down the hillthere is a parking for large tourist buses and three lanes go quite steeply upwards. It is better to go to the right, it is with the sidewalk, rather short and quickly leads to a small parking at the temple and the lookout.
Park a bike is not a problem, there is alwaysa place. The car is better to park on the way, still on the rise. When you go, you will see standing in a row. Because further, at the very top there are very few parking spaces for cars. Well, or on the lowest parking leave, where the tour buses.
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Viewpoint overlooking the city
Viewpoint overlooking the city
Good observation deck on the city. Does not close at night.
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