Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden

Sixteen kilometres south of Pattaya, Nong Nooch is one of Thailand's most spectacular botanical gardens — and one of Southeast Asia's most visited attractions. Spread across 500 acres of landscaped grounds, it features themed gardens inspired by France, Europe, Thailand, and various artistic traditions. The Thai cultural show is genuinely impressive — traditional dance, elephant demonstrations, and Thai boxing — and the cactus garden is unexpectedly stunning. It's a full half-day minimum and worth every minute. Kids love it and adults are consistently surprised by how much there is to see.