Phra Tamnak Hill

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Phra Tamnak Hill or Khao Phra Tamnak (Thai: เขาพระตำหนัก 'palace hill', pronounced [pʰrá.tam.nakː] (About this soundlisten)) is located between Pattaya Beach and Jomtien Beach on the south side of Pattaya and is known for its viewpoints Chaloem Phrakiat Park and the temple Wat Phra Yai, also known as Big Buddha Hill, which is generally known for its large golden Buddha statue.[1] Phra Tamnak Hill has several condominium developments,[2] the Southpoint Pattaya,[3] Andromeda (skyscraper) resorts, hotels and restaurants serving Thai cuisine and Global cuisine.

Physical geography[]

Phra Tamnak Hill is 170 kilometres (110 mi) southeast of Bangkok in Bang Lamung District, Pattaya, Chonburi Province of Thailand. The location borders numerous beaches, Bali Hai Beach (north), Pattaya Beach (north-northeast), Royal Cliff Beach, Cozy Beach and Pratumnak Beach (west), Sugar Beach (southwest), Dongtan Beach and the Jomtien Beach (South-Southeast) to the Gulf of Thailand.[citation needed]

Location and attractions[]

The 18 metres (59 ft) tall Big Buddha statue in the Wat Phra Yai temple (built in the 1940s), Phra Tamnak Hill. The statue was built in 1977.
Monument of Dr. Sun Yat-sen Chinese: 孫中山 / 孫逸仙 / 孫文 in the park at Taoist temple Wang Sam Sien, Phra Tamnak Hill

Phra Tamnak Hill or Pratumnak Hill is a spot for fitness and beach leisure.[4] Under the patronage of His Royal Majesty Bhumibol Adulyadej, it has an impact on the development and rise of sailing, yacht racing, and sea sports.[5] At the peak of Phra Tamnak Hill is the Buddhist temple Wat Phra Yai. It is surrounded by other attractions and memorials such as Abhakara Kiartivongse monument, Pattaya and the Taoist temple Wang Sam Sien.[6] Pattaya Park and Pattaya Tower are on the south end of Phra Tamnak Hill and the Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall (P.E.A.C.H.) is on the north. From there down the hill is the Bali Hai Pier and the Walking Street, Pattaya. There are several European nationals living in the region, including two Norwegian colonies on Phra Tamnak Hill, Nordic and New Nordic with new developments on the way.[7] [8] Due to population growth on Pratumnak Hill, the Pattaya government has improved the location and infrastructure.[9] [10]

References[]

  1. ^ "Big Buddha & Wat Phra Yai". TTT. 22 July 2019. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  2. ^ "New facilities added to Unixx South Pattaya". Pattaya Mail. 8 May 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Making a Point: Nigel Cornick back with a bang on the Pattaya real-estate scene". Pattaya Mail. 31 July 2012. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Optimist sailors test waters at Royal Varuna Yacht Club". Pattaya Mail. 21 April 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  5. ^ "His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Legendary Royal Sailor". Pattaya Mail. 25 October 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  6. ^ "Pattaya City reaches legal agreement with Chinese Temple on Buddha Hill, area to become "Thai-Chinese" culture center". The Pattaya News. 10 March 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  7. ^ "The New Nordic Group Invests US$4,489,810 into the Auran Group's Marcus Hotel Project". PR Newswire. 7 June 2018. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  8. ^ "Well Hotels & Resorts Signs Phratamnak Well Resort Pattaya". Hospitality Net. 11 December 2018. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  9. ^ "Next major phase of Pattaya drainage construction project set to begin on Pratumnak Hill area". The Pattaya News. 1 August 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  10. ^ "Footpaths and exercise areas on Pratumnak and "Big Buddha" hill to be renovated and improved, says Pattaya Mayor". The Pattaya News. 21 March 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2021.

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Coordinates: 12°55′1″N 100°52′3″E / 12.91694°N 100.86750°E / 12.91694; 100.86750

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