'Chai Xing' — Pattaya Hill, Pattaya, Thailand.
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Ianatlarge
N 12° 54.996 E 100° 52.104
47P E 702711 N 1428651
Quick Description: A statue and shrine to the Chinese god of fortune.
Location: Thailand
Date Posted: 10/31/2009 10:01:04 PM
Waymark Code: WM7JFY
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member sfwife
Views: 2

Long Description:
Pattaya Hill is a major tourist destination in Pattaya. The hill has a number of religious/cultural sites representing the beliefs of Thailand and the east Asian region. One of these is a small shrine to Chai Xing (also Cai Shen, other variations possible), the Chinese God of fortune.

Chai Xing began as a Chinse folk hero, but was deified and is now worshipped and celebrated throughout the region.

Associated Religion(s): traditional Chinese religion, Taoism, Buddhism.

Statue Location: Pattaya Hill, Pattaya, Thailand

Entrance Fee: donation

Artist: Not listed

Website: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Take a picture of the statue. A waymarker and/or GPSr is not required to be in the image but it doesn't hurt.
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