One of Bangkok's most popular tourist attractions for Thais
and foreigners is the Rose Garden. Actually located in Nakhon Phatom province,
it's just about an hour's drive from Bangkok so Thais consider it a Bangkok
attraction. The Rose Garden is a fabulous place for a day trip as there's so
much to see and do, wonderful Thai food to eat, beautiful flowers and gardens
and even elephant rides and a show. If you're going to be in Bangkok and
looking for a fun place to visit you can't go wrong with the Rose Garden. If
you live in Bangkok and want to find a Bangkok attraction for visiting friends
or relatives, the Rose Garden is the place to take them as there's something
for everyone.
See the Flora and
Fauna of the Rose Garden - For most visitors to Bangkok's Rose Garden, the
first thing they do when they get there is to see the incredible flowers, trees
and herbs the Rose Garden has to offer. On over 70 acres of land, it's one of
the most beautiful gardens I've ever seen in Bangkok. I took my parents there
the last time they were in town and they couldn't believe how beautiful it was.
A true oasis away from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok. Plus, not only does it
have gorgeous roses, lilies, and trees that are over a hundred years old, you
can also see water buffalo, elephants and antique Thai houses transplanted from
their original place to these incredible gardens.
Restaurants at the
Rose Garden - Another reason many Thais especially go to the Rose Garden is
for the international buffet at one of the Rose Garden restaurants, Rim Nam 1.
Last time I was there with my parents, we actually took a tour to it so the
buffet was included in the price of the tour. But, you can go individually and
with specials being offered quite frequently, you can eat excellent international
food to your heart's content. Spaghetti, pasta, sushi, Thai dishes, Chinese
food, even Vietnamese food, there's a wonderful choice of dishes and, of
course, don't miss the desserts. Absolutely delicious. The downside is the
restaurant has a bit of a dining hall feel to it, but if you concentrate on the
food, you shouldn't be disappointed. There are five other restaurants serving
Thai, Japanese and International cuisine, so if you're not interested in the
buffet it's still possible to get a lighter meal.
The Craft Village at
the Rose Garden - The Rose Garden is also a wonderful place to buy
traditional Thai crafts. There's a cute little 'craft village' with tiny shops
selling wood carvings, handmade Thai silk, jewelry, and many other Thai
handicrafts. Here, also, is where you can feed an elephant or even take a ride
on an elephant, if you're so inclined. (I recommend it as it's fun, but don't
expect the ride to be comfortable!)
Traditional Thai Show
- One of the best things about the Rose Garden is the traditional Thai show.
It's held several times a day and runs for about 40 minutes. The show showcases
Thai traditions, Thai dance, has a short Muay Thai (Thai kickboxing) match, and
even has a traditional Thai wedding ceremony with a village parade and offerings
to the bride and groom. My parents especially loved this, as they know very
little about Thai culture, and my mother, I think, would have been very happy
to sit through the show again.
The Rose Garden really is one of the best destinations in Bangkok
for visitors and residents alike, particularly if you love beautiful
surroundings and Thai culture. The kids love it too as there's buffalo,
elephants, a fun show and even shopping - and don't forget the delicious food.
The Rose Garden is located off Pet Khasem Road in Nakhon Pathom.
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