Nong Nooch Botanical Garden in Pattaya
Growing a garden takes time but the payoff is well worth it when it fully blooms, especially if it covers acres.
Whether you’re a plant parent or enjoy garden walks, Nong Nooch Tropical Garden is the most impressive and largest garden in Southeast Asia that you need to visit for fresh air.
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Many gardens to explore
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden is a 500-acre botanical garden and is the largest botanical garden in Southeast Asia, with many sections dedicated to sculptures and specific plants. It takes more than half a day to explore the gardens, some of which include:
- Orchid Garden
- Butterfly Hill (plants arranged into shapes and animal sculptures)
- Waterfall Garden (man-made waterfalls)
- Heart Garden
- Bonsai Garden
- Cactus Garden
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They even have their own Stonehenge at the aptly-named Stonehenge Garden, centred around a circle of hedges.
Look out for the tuk-tuk made of clay pots.
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There are more than 100,000 pots in the Pottery Garden, and a lot of potted arches to take selfies under.
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The Italian Garden has imported marble statues, columns, as well as fountains styled after a Roman garden for a classical look.
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The French Garden has dozens of red telephone booths next to golden pagodas, blending a common sight in Thailand with one from Europe.
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The Garden In The Sky has hanging plants shaped like spheres, stars, and hearts. There are also dinosaurs sculptures peculiarly placed around this section.
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The Stone Forest is said to have every piece of stone set by the garden owner himself.
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The 7-story Ant Tower has 5,000 ant sculptures climbing it, with a cafe located on the second floor.
Other sections include the Mammoth Garden with a herd of mammoth sculptures and the Flamingo Garden full of flamingo sculptures.
Stop and smell the roses
Nong Nooch Garden is a peaceful retreat from cities, and big enough to spend all day walking around. It is a 2-hour drive from Bangkok and adjacent to Nong Nooch Dinosaur Valley.
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Nong Nooch Tropical Garden Pattaya
Address: 34 Na Chom Thian, Sattahip District, Chon Buri 20250
Opening Hours: 8:00AM-6:00PM
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