Introduction
NongNooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya is considered to be one of the top ten beautiful gardens in the world. The garden is spread over more than 500 acres and is a popular tourist attraction in Pattaya. This place has thousands of plants of various species. Moreover, it is one of the best places in Pattaya for a family trip.
NongNooch Tropical Garden has many activities and one can have a great refreshing experience in this garden. This garden has been selected as the official Conservation Center and Repository for the International Heliconia Society. It is certainly a photo and video feast for the visitors in this beautiful garden.
The couple Mrs. Nongnooch and Mr. Pisit Tansacha purchased the land to use as fruit location. The garden was opened for public in 1980 as tropical garden. Their son Mr. Kampon Tansacha took over the management in 1983.
Best time to visit NongNooch Tropical Garden
Early morning, because there is lot to see in this garden and relax
November to March is the best time because the temperatures are between 29C (85F) and 34C (93F)
How to get to NongNooch Tropical Garden
Taxi is the easiest way to get and costs about 400 baht. The garden is about 15 to 20 km from the Pattaya city. So, to save time, this is the best way to get there.
Nongnooch Tropical Garden runs 2 buses daily and they pick up from the hotel. However, you have to book beforehand and avail the facility.
Open timings and tickets of NongNooch Tropical Garden
The NongNooch Tropical Garden opening hours are from 8 AM to 6 PM.
Admission ticket:
- Adult (600 baht)
- Child above 140 cm (600 baht)
- Child above 90 to 140 cm (400 baht)
- Child under 90 cm (free)
Sightseeing bus (200 baht)
Thai cultural and Elephant Show (200 baht)
Thai Lunch 11 AM to 2 PM (500 baht)
Transport from hotel to NongNooch Garden (800 baht)
Thai cultural show is at 10.30 AM, 1.30 PM, 2.30 PM, 3.30 PM, 4.30 PM
Elephant show is at 10.30 AM, 11.30 AM, 1.30 PM, 3.30 PM
Dress Code
There is no dress code, but wearing casual dresses would be comfortable to roam around.
Time required to see NongNooch Tropical Garden
About 2 to 3 hours definitely
Things to do at NongNooch Tropical Garden
- Take the sightseeing bus and visit the beautiful landscaped themed botanical garden. Buying the ticket for the bus tour is advisable to see this massive garden quickly.
- Visit the Thai cultural show to look at the culture of Thailand. The performers perform various historical events. Traditional dances and martial arts demonstrations are given.
- Visit the two car museums to see more than 100 different cars of Mr. Kampon Tansacha, the owner of Nongnooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya. There are LED displays, and they present the property of each car. Relax with a coffee in the Coffee shop of the showroom or visit cat café to see the Persian cats.
- Walk about a kilometer elevated walkway and view the gardens.
- Visit Elephant show where elephants perform various activities like painting, playing football, dancing and more. One can give food and take pictures with the elephant.
- Have a ride on the Elephant and take videos of your ride.
- Walk through palm trees and cycads and feel the Caribbean here.
- Visit mini zoo that has non-wild animals walking freely around and relaxing. There are also various bird species here.
- Rejuvenate the body and relieve stress with spa services
- Have a Thai Massage and relax.
- Visit the Buddhist monuments of Siam
- Bicycles are available for rent to roam around the garden.
- Visit learning center and understand sustainable living.
- Visit the lakes and have boat rides.
- Visit souvenir shop and take home some souvenirs.
Themed Botanical Gardens with some photos
The Cactus Garden is located at the entrance and is a glasshouse area that has various species of cactus. They are of different sizes and shapes, and it is an amazing experience to see so many varieties of cacti at NongNooch Tropical Garden.
The dinosaur valley has realistic sculptures of 800 plus dinosaurs of 230 plus different species of dinosaurs. There is a prehistoric garden, and it will take one into prehistoric era. Sounds are added to these life-size structures for realistic feel. You will enjoy but would not be scared by these massive dinosaurs.
The Pottery Garden has creative clay pots having various faces.
The Bromeliad Display Garden has various species of Bromeliads kept along with clay pots and is popular with tourists at NongNooch Tropical Garden. Some species that are accessible to public are here, but many are in research lab.
More Themed NongNooch Tropical Botanical Gardens
The Orchid Garden has wide varieties of Orchids from all over the world and is quite popular with the tourists.
The Garden in the sky has cycads, ferns, cacti, crotons, bonsai and more at an elevated level. Also, some plants hang from roof.
The European Garden has the design of European landscape and has been trimmed to have various shapes.
The French Gardens, inspired by the garden of Versailles, France was started in 1998. It is also quite popular with the tourists.
The Palms of the World has different species of palms here and looks wonderful. Besides seeing the palm trees, one will get a great feeling of the tropical region.
The Butterfly hill has plants arranged in butterfly wings pattern and have animal sculptures present in between. Further, there are sculptures of goats, tigers and pigs.
The Italian Garden, the first garden created consist of marble statues. Fountains, hedges and gazebos give a wonderful experience.
The Stonehenge Garden built in 2000 is a European Garden and has replica of Stonehenge of England surrounded by plants. Get the feel of the historic monument here and enjoy the garden.
The Tray Garden has plants that consume less water. It is a mini garden. There are sculptures and stones around.
Special Themed NongNooch Tropical Botanical Gardens
The Naga Garden is about 14 m (46ft) high. The 9 types of Naga made of stucco are surrounded by plants here.
The Herbaceous Garden has colorful flowers. The flowers and flamingo sculptures are present here.
The Stone Forest has different sized rocks and stones. Also, the rocks and plants co-exist here.
The Bonsai Garden has small plants. Moreover, growing the plants and their maintenance is tough.
The Waterfall Garden has waterfall with plants around and it creates a peaceful atmosphere to spend some time.
The Agave Garden has Agave plants, and they use less water.
The Heart Garden has plants grown in heart shape and they take the help of stones for this growth
The Ant Tower Garden has 7 floors. There is Garden and a coffee shop.
Facilities at NongNooch Tropical Garden
- Restaurants and food centers
- Coffee houses and cafes
- Toilets and Parking
- Free internet and fitness center
- Convenience Store or minimart
- Swimming Pool and Spa Services
- There are villas and resorts for overnight stay
Address
34 Na Chom Thian, Amphoe Sattahip, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20250, Thailand
Website
https://www.nongnoochpattaya.com/en/
Tourist attractions in Pattaya
- Art in Paradise and Terminal 21 mall
- Sanctuary of Truth and Tiger Park
- Koh Larn Island or Coral Island and Underwater World
- Big Buddha and Buddha Mountain