Sight guide · Pattaya · Thailand
Visiting Khao Chi Chan
An outline of a seated Buddha more than 100 metres tall is etched with laser-guided cuts and gold leaf into a limestone cliff south of the city, created in 1996 for the 50th anniversary of King Bhumibol's reign.
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Quick answer
Khao Chi Chan is a landmark in Sattahip, Pattaya. Allow 45 minutes; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Landmark
- Area
- Sattahip
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free and photo spot
- Best months
- March–April and October
About Khao Chi Chan
An outline of a seated Buddha more than 100 metres tall is etched with laser-guided cuts and gold leaf into a limestone cliff south of the city, created in 1996 for the 50th anniversary of King Bhumibol's reign. A garden and pond lie in front of the cliff.
Tip: Combine it with Wat Yansangwararam and Silverlake vineyard nearby, and visit in the late afternoon when the gold catches the sun.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 45 minutes.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Sattahip, resorts and water parks further south towards Sattahip.
Best time to visit Khao Chi Chan
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- October: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 16 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- March: 33°C (91°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, busy crowds.
- April: 34°C (93°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, busy crowds.
When to visit Pattaya has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Pattaya itinerary visits Khao Chi Chan on day 2, together with Koh Larn (Coral Island), Pattaya Beach and Thepprasit Night Market.
- No. 4 of the 18 sights in our Pattaya things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 2 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Pattaya.
Near Khao Chi Chan
Also in Sattahip, so you can walk between them:
- Nong Nooch Tropical Garden — half a day, mid-priced
- Wat Yansangwararam — 1–1.5 hours, free
If you like Khao Chi Chan
- Pattaya Viewpoint (Khao Phra Tamnak) — Pratumnak Hill, 45 minutes
Staying near Khao Chi Chan
Stay in Na Jomtien ($$$) to walk here: resorts and water parks further south towards Sattahip. All areas to stay in Pattaya.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Khao Chi Chan?
Plan 45 minutes. With Nong Nooch Tropical Garden nearby, it fits a half-day in Sattahip.
+Is Khao Chi Chan free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Khao Chi Chan?
March–April and October, the quietest of the good months. Combine it with Wat Yansangwararam and Silverlake vineyard nearby, and visit in the late afternoon when the gold catches the sun.
+Do I need to book Khao Chi Chan in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.