Nong Nooch Gardens Pattaya

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Located on Sukhumvit road, few kilometers from Pattaya in direction Ban Amphur, Nong Nooch Garden is one of the most famous places in South East Asia and the biggest Orchid farm in the world. A day trip to Nong Nooch should not be missed for all tourists, 15 minutes far from Pattaya 500 acre of tropical gardens, live shows, restaurants and accommodation.

Opened to the public in 1980, the garden was named “ Suan Nong Nooch ” in honor of Mrs. Nongnooch, as the word “Suan” means garden. In addition to continuing on her life‘s work of the garden, Mrs. Noongnooch spends her time between Bangkok and the orchard in Chieng-rai as well as Nong Nooch camping resort in Prachinburi province, which made its debut in 2001. In order to maintain the gardens, management was than handed over to her son, Mr. Kampon Tansacha.

One of the first exhibition halls is also one of the most impressive. Orchids fill a giant room, and a small lotus lake and waterfall nestle in the middle. The smells and colors are everywhere, and the quality of the orchids is impressive. Just beyond this room is a second area which has more variety of flowers.

Concerted efforts of Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Gardenis to manage plant species in cultivation. The garden and part of the collections are open to the public, but he main collection is kept off limit to the public. The reasons are numerous, possible theft, damage and disturbance to research or breeding projects among others.

In addition to examining the wildlife, tourists experience traditional Thai ceremonies, sword and muay Thai demonstrations, traditional massages, and elephant shows including elephant painting, football and trekking. There are also a small zoo and restaurants.

Garden is separate in the following divisions:

• French Garden
• European Garden
• Stonehenge Garden
• Cactus & Succulent Garden
• Variegated Plants
• Ant Tower
• Butterfly Hill
• Orchid & Bromeliad Display Garden
• Flower valley

Access from Bangkok is also not difficult, for 2 hours driving you can be at the place.

To make your trip at Nong Nooch unforgettable, do not forget to take your camera with you!