A limestone hill carved with a colossal seated Buddha image, laser-etched into the cliff face in 1996 to mark the 50th anniversary of King Bhumibol's coronation and inlaid with genuine gold leaf. At 109 metres tall and 70 metres wide, it's one of the largest Buddha images in the world, set within a landscaped park of ponds, lotus flowers and open-air pavilions at the base of the mountain. Visitors can't climb the hill itself, but the viewing grounds bring you close enough to appreciate the scale and detail of the gilded outline.
Highlights
- 109m-tall golden Buddha laser-engraved into a limestone cliff
- Landscaped park with ponds, lotus flowers and shaded paths
- Free to visit, with a small temple and shrines on-site
- Best photographed in soft early or late-day light
- Area
- Na Chom Thian / Bangsaray, near Silverlake
- Best time
- Early morning or late afternoon for the best light
- Cost
- Free entry