Khao Chi Chan Buddha
Pattaya, Thailand
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, Pattaya
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The essentials in 10 seconds
- Ticket for foreigners
- From ≈ 500 baht for the garden; more with shows, bus or lunch
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Hours
- Daily, roughly 8:00–18:00
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Time on site
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A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes. - 3 h
- With kids
- Fine with kids
- Children
- Child rates by height; rules vary between sellers
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Size
- 500 acres (≈ 200 ha) — Southeast Asia's largest botanical garden
- Where
- Sukhumvit Road, Sattahip — ≈ 22 km south of central Pattaya
- Nearby
- Khao Chi Chan golden Buddha and Wat Yan — 7 km each
Key facts
500 acresabout 200 ha — the largest botanical garden in Southeast Asia
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English Wikipedia1954Pisit and Nongnooch Tansacha bought the land — first for fruit orchards
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English Wikipedia1980the garden opened to the public
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English Wikipedia1998the French Gardens, inspired by Versailles, opened
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English Wikipedia2017Dinosaur Valley opened
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English WikipediaCycadsthe garden is a scientific centre for cycads with its own gene bank
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English Wikipedia6 kmthe length of the Garden in the Sky's elevated skywalk
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English Wikipedia≈ 22 kmfrom central Pattaya along Sukhumvit, about 25–30 minutes
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OSRM routeWhat is Nong Nooch?
Nong Nooch is a private tropical botanical garden south of Pattaya, on Sukhumvit Road. In 1954 Pisit and Nongnooch Tansacha bought the land for fruit orchards, but after a trip abroad Nongnooch decided to create a tropical park instead. It opened to the public in 1980 and is now Southeast Asia's largest botanical garden — about 200 ha.
It's also a scientific centre for cycads with its own gene bank. The zones vary widely: French Gardens inspired by Versailles (1998), a Stonehenge-style stone circle, a cactus glasshouse, the two-level Garden in the Sky with a 6 km skywalk, and Dinosaur Valley (2017) with giant figures.
Tickets, hours and shows
The garden's website doesn't publish prices openly, and resellers offer different prices and packages. For foreigners, garden entry starts at ≈ 500 baht; packages with the Thai culture show, a garden bus or lunch cost more. Child rates depend on height, but the bands differ between sellers. The garden is open daily from about 8:00 to 18:00.
The Thai culture show — dance, martial arts and traditional rites, with elephants appearing in the programme — is a separate highlight. Check show times at the ticket desk on the day.
What to see
- The French Gardens — topiary and flower beds in the spirit of Versailles.
- The stone circle — the garden's own 'Stonehenge' among palms.
- The Garden in the Sky — plants on two levels and an elevated walkway.
- The cactus glasshouse by the main entrance.
- Dinosaur Valley — giant dinosaur figures among the greenery.
- The Thai culture show — on a schedule.
How to get to Nong Nooch
Step-by-step directions are below; the map shows where you arrive.
Where are you starting from?
We’ll draw it on the map on foot and by taxi; metro and buses open in your maps app. Your location isn’t stored.
More tips
- From central Pattaya it's about 22 km south on Sukhumvit Road — 25–30 minutes by Bolt, Grab or taxi.
- With a hotel transfer — many tickets are sold with a return ride.
- On a southern tour — with the Khao Chi Chan golden Buddha and Wat Yan.
- From Khao Chi Chan it's about 7 km, 15 minutes.
- The entrance is off Sukhumvit Road, with a large car park at the gate.
How long do you need?
Allow 3–4 hours, or half a day with a show and lunch. A handy plan: Nong Nooch by 8:00–9:00, then neighbouring Wat Yan and the Khao Chi Chan golden Buddha.
It's especially good with children: Dinosaur Valley, buses around the grounds and plenty of space to roam.
Is Nong Nooch worth it?
Yes, if you like gardens and manicured parks: there's nothing else in Thailand on this scale and with this variety, and children love the dinosaurs.
The YesGo take: tickets aren't cheap and resellers' packages are confusing — compare what's included. It's hot at midday with little shade in the open areas. If plants don't interest you, choose the Sanctuary of Truth or Koh Larn instead.
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Pattaya nature and parks: compare and choose
Parks, gardens and waterside spots in Pattaya rated by YesGo. Tap a column heading to sort.
| Pattaya Beach | 42 | 1 h 30 min | Free | 19.8 km |
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| Jomtien Beach | 33 | 2 h | Free | 13.2 km |
| Wat Yansangwararam | 29 | 1 h | Free | 3.4 km |
| Nong Nooch Tropical Gardenyou are here | 19 | 3 h | from ≈ 500 baht, packages with shows cost more | — |
| Ko Lan | 17 | 4 h | ferry ≈ 30 baht, speedboat ≈ 150–300 | 23.6 km |
Southern Pattaya in half a day
Nong Nooch garden in the morning, Wat Yan around midday, then the golden Buddha at Khao Chi Chan. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.
- Nong Nooch Tropical Gardenyou are here3 h · from ≈ 500 baht, packages with shows cost more
- 60 min walk from the previous stopWat Yansangwararam1 h · free
- 49 min walk from the previous stopKhao Chi Chan Buddha30 min · free
3 places · about 6 h 19 min with walks · 109 min on foot in total
Nearby — add to your day
How to do it right
- The best photos are in the French Gardens in the morning.
- The garden bus saves energy in the heat.
- Save Dinosaur Valley for the end with children.
- Ask about show times as soon as you arrive.
- Nearby: the Khao Chi Chan golden Buddha, 7 km.
Questions
How much is a Nong Nooch ticket?
For foreigners, from ≈ 500 baht for the garden; packages with shows and a bus cost more (unofficial).
What are Nong Nooch's opening hours?
Daily, roughly 8:00 to 18:00.
How do I get to Nong Nooch?
About 22 km from central Pattaya — by taxi, Bolt or a hotel transfer.
What is Dinosaur Valley?
A zone of Nong Nooch garden with giant dinosaur figures, opened in 2017.
How long do you need?
3–4 hours, or half a day with a show and lunch.
How big is the garden?
About 500 acres — roughly 200 ha.
Is it good for children?
Yes — dinosaurs, buses around the grounds and plenty of space.
What's nearby?
The Khao Chi Chan golden Buddha and Wat Yan.
Have you been? Was it worth your time?
1 — no, 5 — absolutely
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Sources and fact-check
- English Wikipedia — Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden: size, history, zones, Dinosaur Valley, cycad gene bank
- Official nongnoochpattaya.com website — garden zones and shows (no public price list)
- Ticket resellers (Click2GoThailand, Expedia and others) — prices and hours (unofficial)
- OSM — entrance coordinates; OSRM route — distances
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