Buddha Hill

[maik 329]

Most people who visit Pattaya knows about Buddha Hill. But not many have walked around the hill and seen what’s on the other side. Actually, it is nice place.

 

And then of course there are the top of the hill with the big Buddha.

[firth1974 2,656]

Thanks for the pics. That's a walk for me next time im in town.

[Chris100UK 493]

I've walked around that bit of the park. It was badly neglected.

Was a few years ago but I remember a derelict toilet block with a lavatory that resembled a scene from the film trainspotting.

[forcebwithu 4,375]

Quite a few use the area in the early morning hours for exercise.

[yselmike 347]

5 hours ago, forcebwithu said:

Quite a few use the area in the early morning hours for exercise.

What's the ferel dog situation?

[forcebwithu 4,375]

19 hours ago, yselmike said:

What's the ferel dog situation?

I asked my friend who is there most mornings for exercise. This was his reply.

I was just there about an hour ago doing my morning routine. Yes, there are lots of dogs on Buddha hill, but in my opinion, they do not pose a threat to people unless someone is "stupid" enough to try to befriend them (ie...approach them without first making proper dog to people affirmative contact). They are well fed by locals, many have collars, they roam freely, bark at each other, and may snarl if the person scares them from behind or threatens them with a stick or aggressive eye contact.

The real danger of these dogs are for children, especially when the adult care taker is not within eye sight. If the children attempt to play with them or show any kind of aggression, the pack of dogs may take fear and attack first. This is my biggest concern. I don't really give an ass worth for the stupid farangs that walk up the hill with sticks to "protect" themselves. Let them get bitten if they threaten, but if the farangs keep to themselves and leave sleeping dogs lie,...well then, the dogs just sleep.

 I never had a problem.

[blue_flag 1,088]

A few from my last trip.  

Edited June 16, 2023 by blue_flag

[firth1974 2,656]

There used to be a very good restaurant in the Chinese Buddha Garden, but now the garden is closed and all blocked off and restaurant shut!

[maipenrai 421]

I used to walk over the hill quite often on both sides of Pratamnak Rd and never had a problem with the feral dogs - as FBWY says, just stay clear of them and they won't bother you in the daytime heat; I don't think I would chance a stroll through after dark, however, as stray dogs everywhere become much more active. As for Buddha Hill and the area behind it, there used to be a rather precipitous short cut through an empty lot where you could exit the park area and get onto Thappraya Rd but I haven't tried it for a few years now so don't know if it is still there. 

[Jon77 7]

Nice pics