Wang Sam Sien (Chinese Temple)
A calm Chinese-style temple and garden on the same Pratumnak hilltop as Big Buddha, dotted with figures from Chinese history and offering open views over the city - free to visit.
Quick facts
The essentials before you go - what Wang Sam Sien (Chinese Temple) offers and what it costs.
Menu & prices
| Treatment | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Highlights | ||
| Chinese-style temple Traditional architecture | Free | |
| Figures from Chinese history Statues throughout the grounds | Free | |
| Garden setting Natural, leafy surroundings | Free | |
| City views Open outlook over Pattaya | Free | |
Facilities
About Wang Sam Sien (Chinese Temple)
Wang Sam Sien is a Chinese-style temple and garden set on Pratumnak Hill — the same hilltop crowned by Pattaya's Big Buddha. Its grounds are dotted with statues and figures drawn from Chinese history, giving the site a distinct character among the city's mostly Thai-Buddhist temples.
The setting is leafy and calm, making it an easy add-on to a Big Buddha visit. Paths wind between the figures and pavilions, and the elevated position opens up views over the city below.
It is open daily from around 07:00 to 22:00, so it suits an early-morning stroll or a late-afternoon pause before sunset. As a place of worship, modest dress and quiet behaviour near the shrines are appreciated.
Good to know
- Free entry — donations welcome but optional
- Open daily, roughly 07:00–22:00
- On the same hill as Big Buddha — easy to combine
- Modest dress appreciated near the shrines
- Garden setting with statues and city views
- Quietest early morning; nice light before sunset
Getting there
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