Wat Yansangwararam (known locally as Wat Yan) is about a 30 minute drive from central Pattaya. Wat Yansangwararam was built in 1976. Although it is relatively modern it is one of the most significant temples in the Pattaya area because it comes under the patronage of His Majesty The King.
The many buildings and gardens of Wat Yan (see photos below) cover an area of approximately 146 acres (approx 366 rai). The temple was dedicated to the Supreme Patriarch Somdet Phra Yanasangwon.
Wat Yansangwararam contains many priceless Buddhist relics, said to belong to Buddha and his disciples, and a replica of Buddha’s footprint.
Wat Yansangwararam is one of the few free to enter tourist attractions in Pattaya, and there is ample parking. It is open from 8 AM to 5 PM, food and drink is available on site.
All the signs and information is in Thai language, this makes it hard to understand what you are looking at. Still, you can use Google Translate, or just choose enjoy it without the details.
Don’t forget to visit the shrine on top of the hill. To get there, follow the road past the temple buildings and the Monk’s dwellings, keep bearing left and you will come to a large parking are, on your right are the steps to the hilltop shrine.
Things to do at Wat Yansangwararm
Explore the temple buildings and gardens, don’t forget to take your camera, the various pagodas, temples, pavilions and gardens are quite beautiful. There is also a small children’s play area, and you can buy food to feed the fish in the lake.
Attractions Near Wat Yansangwararam
Buddha Mountain (Khao Chi Chan) is so close it would be almost inexcusable not to visit, and 20 or 30 minutes is all you need to take it and get your selfies.
You might also have time to squeeze in a visit to Wat Yan after a trip to Nong Nooch Gardens or having a fun day with the kids at Ramayana water park. Or, you could do Pattaya Floating Market, Wat Yan, and Buddha Mountain in a single trip, a mini tour, by car, motorcycle, or even bicycle.
Use the Google map of Wat Yansangwararam for directions, current opening times and reviews.