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Skip the ticket counter at Nong Nooch Tropical Garden and spend the day wandering themed gardens, Dinosaur Valley, and daily Thai cultural performances.
Highlights
- Direct entry to one of Southeast Asia's largest botanical parks
- Dozens of themed gardens from French parterres to cactus collections
- Dinosaur Valley trail with hundreds of life-sized models
- Daily Thai cultural shows included with admission
- Elevated skywalk paths with views over the landscaping
Choose from 7 available options
Standard Admission Ticket
Admission + Sightseeing Bus
Admission + Cultural Show
Admission + Lunch Buffet
Admission + Lunch Buffet + Sightseeing Bus
Admission + Sightseeing Bus + Cultural Show
Admission + Lunch Buffet + Cultural Show
Full description
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden is one of the largest and most elaborately landscaped botanical parks in Southeast Asia, spread over hundreds of acres just south of Pattaya. This entry pass gets you straight through the gate and into the full grounds, where meticulously sculpted themed gardens follow one another in quick succession — French-style parterres, a cactus and succulent collection, an orchid nursery, and topiary displays trimmed into animals and geometric patterns.
One of the park's most photographed corners is Dinosaur Valley, a sprawling trail lined with hundreds of life-sized dinosaur models set among the greenery, a guaranteed hit with kids and a genuinely fun photo stop for everyone else. Elevated skywalk paths run above several garden zones, giving you a top-down view of the landscaping that you simply can't get at ground level.
Your ticket also covers the daily Thai cultural shows held in the park's amphitheater, featuring traditional dance, drumming, and staged performances that run several times a day. Most visitors spend three to four hours here at a comfortable pace, though you can easily stay longer. Food stalls and restaurants inside the park make it simple to turn the visit into a full outing.
Tour Itinerary
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Arrival & Entry
Arrive at the main entrance, present your ticket, and pick up a park map.
Themed Gardens Walk
Explore the themed garden zones and skywalk paths at your own pace.
Dinosaur Valley
Walk the trail of life-sized dinosaur models set through the greenery.
Thai Cultural Show
Catch one of the scheduled traditional dance and performance shows in the amphitheater.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive at the main gate at any time during opening hours, show your ticket, and grab a park map — the grounds are large enough that a rough plan helps. Most visitors start with the signature themed gardens near the entrance, working through the French garden, topiary displays, orchid houses, and cactus collections, with the elevated skywalk offering the best overview of the sculpted grounds below.
From there, follow the signs to Dinosaur Valley, where the trail winds past hundreds of life-sized dinosaur figures — allow a good 45 minutes if you like photos. Check the show schedule when you arrive so you can time your loop to end at the amphitheater for one of the daily Thai cultural performances, which feature traditional dance and drumming. With food outlets scattered through the park, it's easy to break for lunch or a cold drink whenever you need it before heading back to Pattaya.
Includes
- Nong Nooch Tropical Garden admission for foreign visitors
- Access to all themed garden zones and Dinosaur Valley
- Entry to scheduled Thai cultural shows
Excludes
- Transportation to and from the garden
- Food and drinks inside the park
- Optional in-park activities (tram rides, animal feeding, etc.)
Important information
Meeting point
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden main entrance
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts
- Please bring a valid ID or passport for entry
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Traveler Reviews
Far bigger and more impressive than we expected. The French garden and the topiary sections are beautifully kept, and the cactus house was extraordinary. We spent nearly five hours and still didn't see everything. Excellent value for the ticket price.
Took the kids and they loved Dinosaur Valley — hundreds of life-size models along a walking trail. The cultural show with the Thai dancing was colourful and well performed. Buying the ticket in advance meant walking straight past the counter queue.
Gorgeous gardens and very well maintained. The orchid nursery alone was worth the visit for me. It's a big site so wear comfortable shoes, and consider the buggy tour if walking is difficult. Great day out for very little money.
Beautiful place, genuinely one of the best botanical gardens I've visited. The only downside is that transport isn't included, so factor in a taxi or Grab from Pattaya — it's about half an hour each way. The ticket itself is a bargain.
Very peaceful and beautifully landscaped. The topiary elephants and the Stonehenge replica garden made for great photos. Cultural show times are posted at the entrance so plan your walk around them. Highly recommended for families and couples alike.
Impressive gardens and good value. It gets very hot in the middle of the day with limited shade in some zones, so go early or late and carry water. The show was enjoyable though quite touristy. Still well worth the entry price.
One of our favourite things in Pattaya. Skipping the ticket line was easy with the voucher and we were inside within minutes. The variety is remarkable — formal gardens, tropical planting, dinosaurs and a cultural performance all in one place.
Excellent value for a full day. The gardens are enormous and immaculately maintained, and the cultural show gave the kids something different. Plenty of food options inside. Would happily go again on a future trip.