Buddha Mountain - Khao Chi Chan

★ 4.5 (16,229 reviews) 🏄 Activities 📍 Na Chom Thian

Rob's take

"A 130-metre golden Buddha laser-etched into a cliff face — oddly moving in person, and best paired with a Silverlake lunch next door. There's little to do beyond look and photograph, so treat it as a short stop on a day south rather than a destination in itself. Morning light hits the carving best."

Buddha Mountain - Khao Chi Chan is a thing to do in Na Chom Thian, within the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri, Thailand. It's rated 4.5★ on Google. Open daily, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Khao Chi Chan, better known as Buddha Mountain, is a landmark in the Pattaya countryside where a vast golden Buddha image is etched into a sheer cliff face. Set among well-kept gardens and walking paths, it makes a calm, spacious spot for a short visit, quiet reflection and photographs. Entry is free, there is ample parking, and vendors sell food, refreshments and souvenirs; arriving early helps you beat the tour groups.

Curated in Pattaya · Last updated July 2026

Hours Monday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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What people say

Giant Buddha carved into the cliff is breathtaking and even bigger in person
Peaceful, spacious escape from the busy parts of Pattaya
Well-maintained gardens and walking paths, ideal for photos
Free entry, plenty of parking, food and souvenir vendors on site
A short stop of roughly 20–40 minutes; come early to avoid crowds

Common questions

Is Buddha Mountain - Khao Chi Chan worth visiting?

Buddha Mountain - Khao Chi Chan holds a 4.5★ average across 16,229 Google reviews, so it's well regarded by the people who go.

What are Buddha Mountain - Khao Chi Chan's opening hours?

Open daily, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM. Hours can shift on Thai public holidays, so it's worth checking ahead for a special trip.

Where is Buddha Mountain - Khao Chi Chan, and how do I get there?

Buddha Mountain - Khao Chi Chan is in Na Chom Thian, within the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri, Thailand. Use the map on this page and tap "Get directions" to open turn-by-turn navigation in Google Maps.

What do visitors say about Buddha Mountain - Khao Chi Chan?

Recurring themes from reviews include: giant Buddha carved into the cliff is breathtaking and even bigger in person; peaceful, spacious escape from the busy parts of Pattaya; well-maintained gardens and walking paths, ideal for photos; free entry, plenty of parking, food and souvenir vendors on site.