Wat Khao Phra Bat
A peaceful hilltop temple on Pratumnak Hill, visited both for quiet worship and for its panoramic views over Pattaya city and bay - and free to enter any day.
Quick facts
The essentials before you go - what Wat Khao Phra Bat offers and what it costs.
Menu & prices
| Treatment | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Highlights | ||
| Hilltop temple grounds Active place of worship | Free | |
| Pattaya city & bay viewpoint Panoramic outlook | Free | |
| Sunset spot Best in late afternoon | Free | |
| Quiet shrines & terraces Photo stop | Free | |
Facilities
About Wat Khao Phra Bat
Wat Khao Phra Bat sits on Pratumnak Hill (Khao Phra Tamnak), the green ridge between central Pattaya and Jomtien. It is both an active Buddhist temple and one of the area's quieter viewpoints, drawing visitors who want to combine a moment of calm with a wide outlook over the city and bay.
Because it is a working place of worship, visitors are asked to dress modestly and keep noise down near the shrines. The hilltop location means the best light comes late in the day, when the view over Pattaya glows at sunset.
Daytime is the time to come — exact opening hours were not confirmed at the time of writing, so plan to visit in daylight and check on arrival if you want to enter the shrine buildings.
Good to know
- Free entry — donations welcome but optional
- Modest dress required (shoulders & knees covered)
- Remove shoes before entering shrine buildings
- Best views and photos at sunset
- Visit in daylight; exact hours not confirmed
- On Pratumnak Hill, near other temples and viewpoints
Getting there
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