Anek Kusala Sala (Viharn Sien)
A Chinese royal-temple-style museum near Pattaya filled with terracotta warriors, bronze figures and jade carvings - a rich, air-conditioned cultural collection over several floors.
Quick facts
The essentials before you go - what Anek Kusala Sala (Viharn Sien) offers and what it costs.
Menu & prices
| Treatment | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tickets & zones | ||
| General admission Covers all floors & grounds | ฿100 | |
| Terracotta warriors hall Replica army figures | Included | |
| Bronze & jade collection Statues and carved jade pieces | Included | |
| Rooftop terrace Views over the grounds | Included | |
Facilities
About Anek Kusala Sala (Viharn Sien)
Anek Kusala Sala, better known as Viharn Sien, is a Chinese-style museum-temple built beside the Wat Yansangwararam complex, about 15 kilometres south of Pattaya. It was created as a gesture of Thai–Chinese friendship and houses one of the region's richest collections of Chinese art.
Across several floors you will find rows of life-size terracotta warrior replicas, bronze statues of historical and mythological figures, intricately carved jade pieces and rotating cultural displays. The building itself, in the style of a Chinese royal temple, is as much a part of the visit as the exhibits.
Entry is by ticket and the interior galleries are air-conditioned, making it a comfortable, unhurried cultural stop that pairs well with the neighbouring Wat Yan complex. Allow one to two hours to see the collection at a relaxed pace.
Good to know
- Paid entry — general admission around ฿100 (confirm at the door)
- Some sources list around ฿50, so rates may vary
- Open daily, roughly 08:00 to 17:00
- Interior galleries are air-conditioned
- Allow one to two hours for the full collection
- Modest dress appreciated inside the temple halls
- Pairs well with the neighbouring Wat Yan complex
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