Pattaya’s Top Class Botanical Wonder, Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
The Nong Nooch Tropical Garden is a 600-acre garden complex in Pattaya, making it the largest botanical garden in Southeast Asia! It is famous for its main attractions centered around grandiose displays of breathtaking floras and meticulously structured statues of fauna recreated by local artists. These offer varied ambiances and sceneries, making it a visual favorite and staple for tourists visiting The Land of Smiles!
Did you know? The 600-acre garden is visited by over 2000 international tourists each day!
The Nong Nooch Tropical Garden’s Fascinating History
During the 1950s, both founders, husband Pisit Tansacha and wife Khun Nongnooch Tansacha, purchased land with the initial plan to transform the area into a fruit orchard. But their excursions abroad acquainted them with fascinating concepts such as prehistory, the distinctly exquisite contributions to the architectural realm of countries like France and Italy, visually enticing yet mysterious subjects like The Stonehenge, and more!
Their multicultural adventures sparked inspiration, which subsequently gave birth to the design and formation of the Nong Nooch Tropical Garden everyone knows now - encompassing the journeys taken and the life lived by the couple. Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the reflections of their travels through their elaborate themed gardens!
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden’s Awesome Themed Sections!
1) Dinosaur Valley
Be transported back in time at the Dinosaur Valley and meet the former towering queens and kings of the Cretaceous and Jurassic periods, the dinosaurs! These lifesized recreations stand scattered around the surrounding area alongside various rock formations and greenery mimicking the land before time.
2) The European Garden
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Marvel at architectural excellence and masterful shrub topiary decorating the entirety of the European Garden! This section draws heavy inspiration from one of the world’s famed heritage sites, the influential artistic gem known as the Palace of Versailles in France.
The theatricality of the visual components, particularly the repetitions and dominating presence of windows along the exterior of the 3-story chateau are due to the time of its creation when the French Baroque style reigned. It balances out the usage of flat-faced stone and brick walls, symmetrical positioning of doorways, and ironwork along the rooftop. However, the overall construction of this sophisticated structure is understandable when former residents include royalties like former King Louis XIV, who didn’t just want to live a lavish lifestyle but to provide a visual portrayal of his wealth and supremacy during the time of his reign.
3) Bromeliad Display Garden
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Aside from coming close to a theme park with its many available attractions, at heart, Nong Nooch Tropical Garden is a place that specializes in plant life conservation and propagation. For years, they have developed and cultivated hybrids, including over 3,000 bromeliad species, in a facility within the complex inaccessible to the public as it's strictly for botanical research. However, in the Bromeliad Display Garden, 300 species are available for the admiration of curious eyes.
Fancy a walkway photo? Stand among the colorful and thriving plant life to create the perfect shot for your next snap.
Klook Tip: Stand in the middle to capture all the greenery, whether you’re shooting in landscape or portrait, it’ll still be seen and make you the focal point!
4) Italian Garden
Are you a fan of regency period novels-turned-spectacles like Bridgerton or Pride and Prejudice? This Italian garden will get your imagination going with its short and finely-trimmed hedges, spiral-pillar gazebos, jetting fountains, and the presence of sculptures further adding to the romantic atmosphere of the setting.
If you've ever had regency period fantasies, then this is the closest thing to living out your main character dreams!
Klook Tip: The best places to shoot are in front of the fountain and inside the gazebo!
5) Stonehenge Garden
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The Stonehenge Garden is a recreation of the famous and mysterious monument in the United Kingdom. This version, however was not created by Merlin nor transported from Ireland and assembled by giants. But tourists can admire the sheer dedication of replicating this historic monument to Thailand to be admired as one would with the original, all while surrounded by carefully arranged and shaped shrubbery.
6) Flamingo Garden
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Variety is an ongoing theme among the well-curated exhibitions in Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, but the Flamingo Garden is an exception. There you’ll spot red-orange flamingos peppered across the vibrant green grass. The uniformity and color add playfulness to the appeal due to the contrast. If you're looking for something absurd for the pics, why not check this section out!
7) Butterfly Hill
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The Butterfly Hill is a sheer display of craftsmanship and botany at its finest. Plants are intricately planted to represent the wings of butterflies, with sculptures of animals such as goats, tigers and pigs - keeping you company in your photos!
Klook Tip: Take the skywalk for a better view of the surrounding gardens - it’s especially designed for that purpose and you’ll get to take panoramic shots of the vibrant colors of its garden area!
The Many Adventures Available in Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
Besides exploring the various gardens, guests can also:
- Watch the cultural shows featuring traditional dances and martial arts demonstrations
- Watch the elephants’ show
- Explore the small zoo
- Marvel at the animal sculptures and rock arrangements
- Visit the section featuring exotic Thai fruits
- Check out the incredible car collection
- Try therapeutic massages
- Children can enjoy a pedaled swan boat ride
The Travel Essentials
- Comfortable footwear
- Sunscreen
- Umbrella or hat
- Water
The Know-How to Visiting Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
Best time to visit
Aim to visit early in the morning to avoid the heat. Expect to spend approximately 3 hours or more to make the most of the visit.
Opening hours and address
Open from 08:00 AM to 18:00 PM from Monday - Sunday, Noong Noch Tropical Garden is located at 34/1 Moo 7 Najomtien District, Sattahip District.
Entrance fee
- The entrance fee for the garden visit is 349 Baht per adult and 270 Baht per child.
- The entrance fee for both the garden and the sightseeing ride is 450 Baht per adult and 370 per child.
- The entrance fee for both the garden and shows is 550 Baht per adult and 450 per child.
- Children with a height of 90cm or below are free of charge.
How to get there
On Sukhumvit highway, the entrance road is approximately 15.8 km from the road of South Pattaya. Upon the highway exit, along the left is the entrance road. Further down the road in about 2.55 km is the entrance and the ticketing office.
Dress code
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden visitors can dress casually.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a Thai resident or not, there’s a designated ticket available for both options to cater to your paradise traveling needs. If you’re a Thai resident, enjoy a special package that comes with a weekend buffet lunch and sightseeing bus ride.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a Thai resident or not, there’s a designated ticket available for both options to cater to your paradise traveling needs. If you’re a Thai resident, enjoy a special package that comes with a weekend buffet lunch and sightseeing bus ride.
Need transfers? Hop on the Klook Bus!
If you're thinking of traveling from Bangkok to Pattaya or vice versa, then our Klook Bus City Transfer is your best bet! Enjoy a comfortable ride with the cleanest seats, a professional driver, and spacious storage for your bags. Just choose your preferred pick-up time then head on to the pick-up location. Once aboard, sit back and relax until you've reached your destination!
