


Nongnooch Pattaya Garden
This 500-acre attraction offers a variety of themed gardens, elephant shows & rides, plus an eatery.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Nongnooch Pattaya Garden, round out your day in Pattaya with contrasting stops nearby.
Visitor Reviews
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden is a massive, beautifully planned attraction that blends culture, nature, and different eras of landscaping in one place. The wide spread of themed gardens, colorful flowers, rare plants, and scenic zones makes it a visual delight throughout. A major highlight is the cultural show performed by beautifully dressed ladies, showcasing Thai traditions with grace and energy. The well-trained elephants displaying various skills, including a huge elephant with impressive giant tusks, add excitement to the experience. Refreshing and mouthwatering fruit drinks are easily available and perfect for the tropical weather. Founded by Mrs. Nongnooch Tansacha and Mr. Pisit Tansacha, the garden reflects a grand vision and is truly worth a visit in Pattaya.
We had a wonderful time here! It’s an excellent family program and you can easily spend a full day without getting bored. The elephant show was very charming, and the Dino Valley was a real highlight for our children. The palm garden and the hanging garden were also beautiful and well worth exploring. I highly recommend it for families, especially those with young children.
Visited during a day trip from Pattaya. This is not a quiet botanical garden, but a large and highly staged park experience. The scale alone is impressive. Tops *Enormous park with multiple themed gardens and nurseries you can visit *Extensive use of animal sculptures throughout the park — it almost feels like a modern Ark of Noah *Full-size dinosaur models in many varieties, surprisingly detailed and dramatic *The sightseeing bus is highly recommended: three stops (start, middle, end), making it easy to cover distances *The Thai cultural show is visually spectacular, with elaborate costumes and stage design * you can rent an e-bike to cover distances Tips *The park is very large; allow several hours *Elephants are used extensively throughout the park (rides, photo opportunities, performances). This scale of use may not suit everyone Overall A grand and unusual park that combines gardens, large-scale sculptures, and staged performances. Impressive in scale and variety, but more spectacle than traditional botanical garden.
Location Info
Na Chom Thian, Sattahip District, Chon Buri 20250, Thailand+66 81 919 2153www.nongnoochpattaya.com/th/Tips for Visiting Temples & Culture
Dress Modestly
Cover shoulders and knees at all temples. Carry a light scarf or sarong — some temples lend wraps, but not all. Shoes come off before entering any building with a Buddha image.
Mind Your Feet
Never point your feet at a Buddha image or a monk — it's considered deeply disrespectful. When sitting inside a temple, tuck your feet behind you or to the side.
Ask Before Photographing
Exterior photos are almost always fine, but some interior halls prohibit photography. Look for signs, and never pose irreverently with Buddha images — it's a legal offense in Thailand.
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: June – October (rainy, rough seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
24°C – 33°C(75°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January
Getting there
Minibus from Suvarnabhumi Airport (~1.5 hrs). Bus from Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal Ekkamai (~2 hrs). No direct train.
Getting around
- •Baht buses (songthaews on fixed routes)
- •Grab (widely available)
- •Motorbike taxis
- •Ferry to Koh Larn island