attractionsNa Chom Thian
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
One of the great botanical gardens, plus dinosaurs.
Why we recommend it
A genuinely world-class garden that happens to sit forty minutes south of Pattaya, and big enough that half a day is the minimum.
Our review
Themed gardens, orchid houses, a butterfly hill and a dinosaur zone spread across a site far too large to walk end to end, so budget for the shuttle. Arrive between eight and ten and you get cooler air, softer light and thinner crowds. The cultural show is well staged; the elephant show divides visitors and you can skip it entirely and still fill a morning. Tickets and extras are priced separately, so decide what you want before you reach the counter.
Highlights
- Themed gardens across a very large site
- Shuttle is effectively essential
- Arrive 8 to 10am
- Half a day minimum
