Opening hours, tickets, transportation guide

Opening hours: Open from 08:00 to 18:00 all year round. It is recommended to go there when the park opens in the morning. The weather is cool and there are fewer tourists, which is conducive to leisurely viewing and taking pictures. ​

Ticket price: 500 baht for adults, 400 baht for children 0.9-1.4 meters, and free for children under 90 cm. The ticket includes a tour of the botanical garden and watching various performances. Some special activities or areas require additional fees. ​

Public transportation: Public transportation in the surrounding area is inconvenient. From nearby cities, you need to go to the town closest to the garden first, and then transfer to a minibus or tuk-tuk. Multiple transfers take a long time.​

Car rental and self-driving: You can freely arrange your itinerary and enjoy the scenery along the way. The road signs from the main city to the garden are clear. But when driving in Thailand, you must pay attention to the traffic rules that are different from those in China. ​

Chartered car or taxi: convenient but expensive. You can easily book a chartered car in the city or hotel. Starting from popular areas, the chartered car is about 300 baht/car, and the price depends on the car model and itinerary. You need to confirm the price in advance when taking a taxi to avoid being ripped off.

Attractions in the park

Colorful botanical garden​

Tropical plant area: It gathers tropical plants from all over the world. The rainforest plants are tall and lush, and the vines are entangled, as if you are in a primitive rainforest. The leaves of the traveler's banana are huge, and the carnivorous plants are mysterious, waiting for the prey to fall into the trap. ​

Flower area: Flowers bloom in all seasons. Roses are delicate, tulips are elegant, and lilies are pure. Flowers compete for beauty in different seasons. In the orchid garden, there are many varieties of orchids, the national flower of Thailand, with brilliant colors.​

Special plant display area: cacti and succulents have different shapes, cacti are either tall and straight, or small and exquisite; succulents have thick and cute leaves. The bonsai in the bonsai garden are exquisitely shaped, and the horticulturists have put their heart and soul into it. ​

Special landscapes​

French garden: based on the gardens of the Palace of Versailles, with symmetrical layout, regular geometric patterns, neatly trimmed green plants and fountains complement each other, showing the elegance and refinement of French gardens. ​

Dinosaur Valley: More than 460 dinosaur statues are hidden among the green plants, lifelike, making people feel like they have traveled back to the dinosaur era. The Tyrannosaurus Rex is majestic and the Triceratops looks serious. You can learn about dinosaurs while playing. ​

Sky Garden: The unique sky corridor connects the various areas, with heart-shaped and ferns hanging along the way, and tuk-tuks made of ceramic flower pots and heart-shaped landscaping, full of romance and creativity, is a great place to take photos.

Special performances

Thai folk performances​

Performance time: Performed at regular times every day. Please consult the staff or check the announcements in the park for the specific time when entering the park. There are usually performances in the afternoon, which is convenient for tourists to arrange their itinerary. ​

Performance content: Dancers wear traditional costumes and perform traditional Thai dances with graceful dance postures, such as nail dance and candle dance. There are also martial arts performances that recreate Thai historical scenes, and Muay Thai performances that show the strength and skills of national martial arts. ​

Elephant performances​

Performance highlights: Elephants are the stars of the park. They have the intelligence of a five-year-old child and can show a variety of skills. They can play football and basketball games, pass and pitch accurately with their trunks, and can also use their trunks to roll up paintbrushes to paint. Visitors can buy elephant paintings as souvenirs. ​

Interactive session: After the performance, you can interact closely with the elephants under the guidance of the staff, feed and touch the elephants, but you must strictly follow the instructions to ensure safety.

Play suggestions

Tour route planning​

Classic route: First go to the tropical plant area to feel the rainforest atmosphere, then go to the flower area to appreciate the flowers, then go to the French garden to appreciate the layout, then go to the Dinosaur Valley to explore the ancient mysteries, and finally go to the Sky Garden to take pictures. You can watch Thai folk performances and elephant performances according to the performance time. ​

Personalized route: Plant lovers can spend more time in the botanical area; photography enthusiasts can focus on the Sky Garden and the French Garden; tourists with children should not miss the Dinosaur Valley and the elephant performance area. ​

Play time arrangement​

It is recommended to reserve at least half a day, and a full day is required for in-depth play. Visit the botanical garden in the morning, watch the performance in the afternoon, and visit the area of ​​interest again or participate in interactive activities in the remaining time. ​

Precautions​

Clothing: Most of the time is outdoors, it is recommended to wear light and breathable clothing and comfortable shoes. When visiting performances and some indoor areas, it is not appropriate to wear revealing clothes to respect local cultural customs. ​

Sun protection and mosquito repellent: The sun is strong, so you need to bring high-multiple sunscreen, sunglasses, and sun hats. There are many plants and mosquitoes in the garden, so bring mosquito repellent spray. ​

Caring for the environment: The plants and landscapes in the garden are precious. Do not pick plants or damage facilities. Throw garbage into designated trash cans to jointly maintain the garden environment.

Food and shopping

Food in the garden​

Thai snacks: A variety of Thai snacks are available, such as sweet Thai pancakes, mango sticky rice, and fragrant grilled skewers. A snack costs about 30-100 baht. ​

Restaurant selection: The restaurant provides full meals, and the dishes include classic Thai dishes such as Tom Yum Goong soup, green curry chicken, pineapple fried rice, etc. The average per capita consumption is about 150-300 baht.

Shopping recommendations​

Souvenir shop: Sells souvenirs related to the garden, such as T-shirts, postcards, key chains with plant patterns, as well as Thai handicrafts such as wood carvings, spices, silk products, etc. Buying elephant paintings is both a souvenir and a support for animal protection.​

Plant sales area: Gardening enthusiasts can buy small plants or seeds to take home. Staff will provide planting and maintenance advice to help cultivate beautiful plants.

Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden attracts tourists from all over the world with its rich tropical plant species, exquisite garden landscapes and colorful outdoor activities. Here, you can explore the mysteries of tropical plants, appreciate the picturesque garden landscapes, and experience Thailand's traditional culture and art.