Wat Khao Mai Daeng

★ 4.6 (749 reviews) 🚌 Day Trips 📍 Bang Phra

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Wat Khao Mai Daeng is a day-trip destination in Bang Phra, within the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri, Thailand. It's rated 4.6★ on Google. Open daily, 8:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Wat Khao Mai Daeng is a hilltop temple set in quiet, tree-covered grounds with broad views over the surrounding valley, open daily from 8am to 7pm. Most visitors come for blessings and hand anointing from the resident monk, Luang Pho Sa-Ngha, with queues organised through the temple's Facebook page. A free shuttle carries visitors from the car park up to the top of the hill, and there are stalls and toilets on site.

Curated in Pattaya · Last updated September 2026

Hours Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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What people say

Peaceful hilltop setting with spectacular valley views
Visitors come for blessings and hand anointing from the resident monk
Free shuttle runs between the car park and the hilltop
Some outer buildings look neglected, with stray dogs around the quieter areas
Parking is limited and weekends can get crowded; check the Facebook page for blessing queues

Common questions

Is Wat Khao Mai Daeng worth visiting?

Wat Khao Mai Daeng holds a 4.6★ average across 749 Google reviews, so it's well regarded by the people who go.

What are Wat Khao Mai Daeng's opening hours?

Open daily, 8:00 AM–7:00 PM. Hours can shift on Thai public holidays, so it's worth checking ahead for a special trip.

Where is Wat Khao Mai Daeng, and how do I get there?

Wat Khao Mai Daeng is in Bang Phra, 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 Wat Khao Mai Daeng?

Recurring themes from reviews include: peaceful hilltop setting with spectacular valley views; visitors come for blessings and hand anointing from the resident monk; free shuttle runs between the car park and the hilltop; some outer buildings look neglected, with stray dogs around the quieter areas.