Buddha Mountain is arguably the most splendid religious symbol in Pattaya. What is not arguable is the fact that it is the largest of its kind on the planet. It is found in the picturesque Silverlake area, about six kilometres from Pattaya. The 109 meter tall Buddha image was formed on the side of the mountain to commemorate the King’s 50th year on the throne in 1996. It is quite hard to find any information as to how the image was carved in to the side of the mountain, some say it was carved out by laser in a matter of days, others say the laser was only used to cast a template of the Buddha for the Thai craftsmen who then carved the image with hammer and chisel. After the image of Buddha was carved in to the side of the mountain the gold was inlaid.Dedication plaque with coins ...
Silver Lake Winery
Silverlake is a large vineyard just a 25 minute drive south from Pattaya and can make a pleasant excursion out of Pattaya for an hour or two. Arrival at the vineyard is made at the reception buildings which have been constructed in a copied french vineyard style. The elevated terrace here gives some nice views over the vineyard and the lake beyond, There is also a vineyard shop here selling grape juice, grape cookies and dried grapes as well of course as Silverlake Vineyard wine (which is quite pricey at 1100 baht per bottle).
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