Chonburi Parks

Amphoe Bang Lamung & Pattaya

Mini Siam


Mini Siam located at Km. 143 on Highway No. 3, is a wonderland of miniature replicas of such outstanding architectural works as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Democracy Monument, Bridge over the River Kwai, Prasat Hin Phimai, etc. Replicals of places of world significance are also displayed in the 'miniworld' area. These include the Tower Bridge, Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty and Trevi Fountain. It is open daily from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. Admission fee is 200 baht. Call (038) 421628, 424232 or (02) 271 1896, 616 1533 for more information.

Panarak Park


Five kilometres on Phonprapha Nimit Road off Highway No. 3 at Km. 145, the Panarak Park is a nature-based recreation facility. With fishing gears for rent, visitors can relax in a game of fishing. Tel: 0 3824 9605-6.

Suan Chaloemphrakiat (Fitness Park)

Suan Chaloemphrakiat (Fitness Park) is at foot of Pattaya hill on Phratamnak Road. This small park, covering a large area, was dedicated to commemorate His Majesty the King's sixtieth birthday on December 5, 1988. The gardens of the park boast a wide variety of flowering plants. There are also multipurpose grounds and winding trails for walking or jogging and standard exercise facilities. On any given day, a large number of people will relax, jog, exercise or simple enjoy the scenery of Pattaya in this park.

The million-Year Stone Park and Crocodile Farm

The million-Year Stone Park and Crocodile Farm located some 9 kilometres from Pattaya City. Its grounds are beautifully landscaped with flowering and rock gardens. Hundreds of crocodiles as well as some rare animals, including albino bears and horses, are kept. There are crocodile shows, magic performances and animal shows 6 times a day from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The compound is open daily from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Admission fee is 300 baht. Call (038) 249347-9 or (02) 579 4008, 579 5033 for more information.

Getting there: Drive along Highway No. 3 (Sukhumvit) until you come to Km. 140 near Sawangfa Temple, then turn into Chaiyaphonwithi (Route No.3024) and continue for 5 kilometres.

The Pattaya Park

The Pattaya Park at Chomthian features a large water park with giant sliders and a tower with a revolving restaurant which offers a panoramic view of Pattaya. Visitors can enjoy many toys which offer excitement and a great fun. Tel: 0 3825 1201-8 or 0 2579 9612-4, 0 2941 2056.

Amphoe Sattahip

Nong Nooch Garden

About 18 kilometres south of Pattaya, with a left turn from Sukhumvit Road at Km. 163, is Nong Nooch Garden a sprawling recreation park in typical Thai settings. Groups of traditional Thai houses and gardens of different flowering plants are dotted around the beautifully landscaped site. There are daily cultural and elephant shows attracting crowds of delighted visitors. Show times are 10.15 a.m. and 3.45 p.m. Admission fee is 300 baht. Tel: 0 3842 9321, 0 3842 9958, 0 3870 9358-62 or Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2252 1786

Amphoe Si Racha

Saithip Butterfly Garden


Situated at Km. 10 of Highway No.36, this butterfly garden covers an area of 15 acres, regarded as the largest in Asia. There are also a bee museum and an orchid farm in the area. The garden is open daily from 8.30 a.m.-5.30 p.m. Admission : 80 baht for adults and 40 baht for children. Call 0 3829 8330 for more information