In the vicinity of the famous Thai city of Pattaya, there is an amazing place - the tropical Orchid Park or the Nong Nooch Garden. On the territory of Asia it is the largest and, undoubtedly, the most beautiful. Such a magnificent collection of the most diverse varieties of orchids, exotic palm trees and beautiful butterflies you will not see in any corner of the world! Every day Nong Nuch opens its doors to thousands of tourists who come here for bright impressions and positive emotions. Local residents do not bypass this landmark either, because here you can not only enjoy the natural scenery, but also become a spectator of national show programs, ride on a giant elephant or feed the Arapaim - exotic tropical fish that are considered living fossils because of their archaic appearance.
History of the park
Nong Nuch Park was named after the creator, Mrs. Nong Nooch Tansaka, who in 1954 with the support of her husband decided to turn the abandoned territory of Pattaya into luxurious gardens. Her muse was Versailles, where she often visited. Already in 1980, the Thai Garden was able to visit the first guests. At that time, the collection numbered a few dozen plants, but this was enough to make Pattaya famous throughout the district.
Today, the territory where Nong Nooch is located has become a research and educational center. On the basis of the park there is a school of landscape design, where future specialists are trained. Orchids in the park can not only admire, but also decorate your luxurious house with a luxurious bouquet, because they are grown for sale. Tired of walking on a 600-acre site, guests of the park can spend time in a hotel, restaurant or cafe, which are open at the base of Nong Nooch.
Thematic zones
Guests who choose to visit the Nong Nooch Park on their own are welcomed by giant figures made of clay pots. There are always a lot of people here because the park administration allows you to make memorable photos with exotic animals against the background of the exposition. A little further afield are the fields of flowers, and the zone is called the Orchid Garden and the pots. There is also a pond with fish, which are allowed to feed. The next zone will attract car lovers. The founder's son created a garage in the garden, where you can see both amusing miniature cars and aggressive modern sports cars. If you pass along the path, on both sides of which cacti are planted, you will find yourself in the Garden of cacti.
Enjoying blooming cacti, you can go further - to the picturesque and the most extensive areas of Nong Nuch. It's about the Garden of the Pagodas, the English and French Gardens. The most sophisticated tourists can not hold back emotions and admiration for such beauty!
Wide paths, lined with colorful stones, snow-white elegant bridges, openwork wooden benches, miniature ponds, an abundance of flowers, huge aviaries with birds, butterflies - the head from the seen goes around! There is a zoo and a terrarium here, which children will surely enjoy. Evening Nong Nooch invites guests to visit the elephant show, dance performances, Thai boxing competitions. Entertainment - weight!
The price of a ticket to Nong Nuch, if you rest there yourself, is 400 baht (about $ 15). For the services of the guide will have to pay another 200 baht (about 8 dollars). To get to the Nong Nuch garden you can either by taxi or by using tuk-tuk (local variation of the minibus with an open top). Its location is known to every local resident. Opening hours: 08.00-18.00 local time.
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