Nong Nooch Tropical Garden

Nong Nooch Tropical Garden is a 500-acre botanical garden and cultural attraction in Na Chom Thian, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province, about 18 km south of Pattaya. Established in 1954 and opened to the public in 1980, it is notable for its extensive landscaped themed gardens, large collections of palms, cycads, orchids and cacti, French-style formal garden, Dinosaur Valley, elevated skywalk, and daily Thai cultural performances.

Visitors can expect a large, highly landscaped park with more than 20 themed gardens including French Garden, European Garden, Stonehenge Garden, Cactus and Succulent Garden, Orchid Garden and Butterfly Hill. Paved paths, an elevated skywalk, lakes and topiary displays connect the areas. Facilities include open-air theatres for Thai cultural shows and traditional dance, demonstration areas, life-size dinosaur models in Dinosaur Valley, sightseeing trams and bicycles, restaurants, cafes and souvenir shops within a well-maintained tropical setting.

Founded in 1954 by Pisit and Nongnooch Tansacha who purchased 600 acres for a fruit plantation. After travels abroad, Nongnooch decided to create a tropical garden inspired by international gardens. The garden opened to the public in 1980 and was later expanded and managed by their son Kampon Tansacha, developing themed gardens, conservation collections of cycads and palms, and cultural facilities.

Showcases Thai horticultural heritage and traditional culture through landscaped gardens, Thai-style pavilions, Buddhist sculptures, and daily cultural performances featuring traditional dance, music and martial arts, serving as a major cultural and educational attraction in Chonburi Province.