Sight guide · Pattaya · Thailand
Visiting Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
About 15 km south of Pattaya, this huge privately owned garden covers hundreds of hectares with French and Italian-style gardens, cactus and orchid collections, a valley of dinosaur sculptures and daily Thai cultural shows.
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Quick answer
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden is a garden in Sattahip, Pattaya. Allow half a day; it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- Sattahip
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- kids, nature, outdoors and photo spot
- Best months
- December–February
About Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
About 15 km south of Pattaya, this huge privately owned garden covers hundreds of hectares with French and Italian-style gardens, cactus and orchid collections, a valley of dinosaur sculptures and daily Thai cultural shows. Trams and shuttles connect the different zones.
Tip: Allow a full morning, use the in-park tram to save walking in the heat, and visit the elevated walkway for views over the gardens.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: Half a day.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Sattahip, resorts and water parks further south towards Sattahip.
Best time to visit Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- December: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 2 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- January: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 2 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- February: 32°C (90°F) highs, about 3 rainy days, very busy crowds.
When to visit Pattaya has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Sanctuary of Truth and Koh Larn (Coral Island).
- No. 9 of the 18 sights in our Pattaya things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 5 of the 5-day plan.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Pattaya.
- A family favourite in Pattaya with kids.
Near Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
Also in Sattahip, so you can walk between them:
- Khao Chi Chan — 45 minutes, free
- Wat Yansangwararam — 1–1.5 hours, free
If you like Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
- Koh Larn (Coral Island) — Koh Larn, Full day
- Jomtien Beach — Jomtien, Half a day
- Art in Paradise — Central Pattaya, 1–1.5 hours
- Ramayana Water Park — Na Jomtien, Full day
Staying near Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
Stay in Na Jomtien ($$$) to walk here: resorts and water parks further south towards Sattahip. All areas to stay in Pattaya.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Nong Nooch Tropical Garden?
Plan half a day. With Khao Chi Chan nearby, it fits a half-day in Sattahip.
+Is Nong Nooch Tropical Garden free?
No, it is mid-priced. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Nong Nooch Tropical Garden?
December–February for the most comfortable weather. Allow a full morning, use the in-park tram to save walking in the heat, and visit the elevated walkway for views over the gardens.
+Do I need to book Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Nong Nooch Tropical Garden good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Pattaya. Pattaya packs a wide range of family attractions into easy reach of Bangkok: water parks, an aquarium, an illusion museum, a botanical garden, an open zoo and easy island trips.