Nong Nooch Gardens & Cultural PerformanceTour Code: LC1205A
Finally on our motorcoach, we had a picturesque drive to this popular attraction off the beaten path. Nong Nooch Gardens is a privately owned, 250-acre village set against lush green hills. When arriving at the gardens, we had 30 minutes to explore the pottery garden.
Modern restrooms were there as well. Note that you need to bring your own toilet paper.
Modern restrooms were there as well. Note that you need to bring your own toilet paper.
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Our guide led us to Thai Village Theater, where we had assigned seating. Along the way we passed several stands selling prepared Thai food items. Several souvenir shops were also in the complex.
As we waited for the performance to begin, a man was speaking on stage. We couldn't understand the announcements or what was written on the sign created before the show, but everyone clapped at the conclusion. Subtitles would have been helpful, but we doubted they could have kept up with the pace of his speaking anyway.
As we waited for the performance to begin, a man was speaking on stage. We couldn't understand the announcements or what was written on the sign created before the show, but everyone clapped at the conclusion. Subtitles would have been helpful, but we doubted they could have kept up with the pace of his speaking anyway.
The show consisted of several colorful cultural performances of Thai folk songs and ceremonies. We saw folk dances from various regions in Thailand and thrilled to a demonstration of Thai boxing and sword fighting.
Another highlight of our visit was the charming elephant show. Before the show began it was possible to get up close to the elephants and have them lift you. There was the typical elephant parade as well as elephants showing their skills. Elephants painted t-shirts, which could be purchased in the shops. There were soccer and basketball games, twirling of hula-hoops, bowling, and stepping over volunteers, to name a few of the skills shown.
Final stop on our tour was for shopping at a company mandated local reputable gift shop in Pattaya. We had gotten a couple items at the gardens, so we just stayed on the bus.
This was an enjoyable tour, but a bit rushed. We would have loved more time to explore the beautiful gardens.
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Nong Nooch Pottery
Nong Nooch Theatre
Thailand Culture
Elephant Show
Nong Nooch Gardens
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