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Big Buddha

Pattaya, Thailand
Ranked #7 of 46 attractions in Pattaya
4.0 of 5 stars 83 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues
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Manila, Philippines
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

i worked some of the newspapers company in pattaya.and we posted about the big buddha as one of tourist attraction in pattaya.Then after i seen the photos i decided to visited the place.because it's look nice and interesting,and i enjoyed to seen it.amazing statue it's nice to be there..

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Pattaya, Thailand
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

I think this is the one between Pattaya and Jom Tien. Nice views, you can buy fire crackers. Peaceful, a place to meditate and escape the city.

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London
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Took a scooter and went up the hill was worth the visit! went in the morning and was nice.Best way is to get a scooter and get around pattaya!

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Vero Beach, Florida, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Went to the top of the hill on a scooter and saw this amazing site overlooking pattaya :)

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Atwater, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

There is a lot to see here. The big Buddha and the Chinese section as well. Really good views.

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Esfahan, Iran
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

statue & view very good, you can experience i-ching

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Newcastle, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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On top of a hill close to Walking St, it's about a 10 minute Baht Bus ride away. Grab one near the pier for 100 Baht then take a 20 minute walk back down to Walking street or pay extra to have the driver wait for you. The Buddha site is fairly simple, The large Buddha and a temple at... More

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seattle
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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Take a baht bus to this site and enjoy a wonderful view of Pattaya city

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England
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

enormous statue on hill top in southern Phuket, quite a spectacle

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Stirling, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Up Pratumnak hill. Must go to see, pray to Buddha with the monk and get good luck

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