Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
Asia's finest botanical garden — 600 acres of palms, orchids, and themed gardens south of Pattaya with daily cultural performances.
About this Place
Nong Nooch is a botanical paradise stretching 600 acres, 15km south of Pattaya, containing one of Asia's most impressive plant collections with over 670 species of palm, 670 species of orchid, and meticulously themed garden sections including French, European topiary, Thai traditional, and cactus gardens. The highlight for many visitors is the daily cultural show featuring traditional Thai dance, martial arts, and the famous elephant show (though welfare standards here are debated — do your research). The park also has dinosaur sculptures, a miniature train, and hotel accommodation. Best for families with children and plant enthusiasts. Tuk-tuk or tour bus from Pattaya (~30 min). The gardens are genuinely world-class in botanical terms, regardless of the shows.
Location
12.8014, 101.0094
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