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The Rose Garden is a resort
popular for its extensive
gardens and well presented
cultural show. Only 30 km.
from Nakhon Pathom and
32 km. from Bangkok by
road, it is tourist attraction
as well as a recreational site.
Located in Sampran District
, it also features a village of
typical Thai houses as well
as demonstrations on cloth
weaving, umbrella making,
pottery production, making
garlands, lacquerwear and
gilding arts.
Set on the ank of the idyllic
Tachin River, this garden
has an area of about
60 acres and consists of
beautiful lawns, small lake,
tropical gardens, orchards,
first-class hotel with swim-
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ming pool, restaurants, children’s playground, Thai and Chinese-style
buildings, The Rose Garden not only is famous for roses but nowadays a
lot of orchids are grown here as well.
A visit here should include the world-renowned Thai Village Cultural
Show, performed daily. Over 150 performers vividly portray a fascinating
cross section of Thailand’s culture, heritage and way of life: dances,
ceremonies, rituals, sports and pastimes. From Thai boxing and sword
fighting to the rich pageantry of Buat Naag -- a ceremony of ordination
into the Buddhist monk-hood, to lively tribal and traditional dances from
all regions of Thailand, this is a memorable show that gives visitors a
Thai feast for the senses. (Rose Garden Riverside Km 32 Petchkasem
Road, Sampran, Nakhon Pathom 73110 Thailand; Tel: +66 (0) 3432 2544;
www.rose-garden.com)
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The fast pace of Bangkok can easily be overwhelming and a day trip to the beach may be
the best way out for those who only have 72 hours in the country; Pattaya is merely 2 hours
away and can be reached easily from Bangkok by several modes of transportation.
Pattaya instantly became famous during the Vietnam War when American GIs used to flock
here for R&R to take a break from their duties. There are several beaches in the Pattaya area;
the most calm and clean is probably Jomtien beach, where familes can enjoy soft sand and
warm waters. A large number of water sports are also available ranging from jet-skiing to
parasailing.
The nightlife in Pattaya is world famous as there are literally hundreds of bars and nightclubs
to choose from. The town is also well known for two world famous transvestite shows, known
as Alcazar and Tiffany. These elaborate performances have been drawing curious crowds
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The Sanctuary of Truth is a gigantic wooden construction,
which covers more than two rai, with the top point of the
building about 105 meters high. Set on the seashore at
Rachvate Cape, Naklua sub-district, Banglamung district,
Chonburi Province, just one hour from Bangkok, construction
began in 1981 and is actually still going on. The building
is being built according to ancient Thai ingenuity and
every square inch of it is covered with carved wooden
sculptures. The purpose of this decoration is to use art
and culture to reflect an Ancient Vision of Earth, Ancient
Knowledge, and Eastern Philosophy. Within this complex,
visitors are shown visions of Ancient Life, Human Responsibility,
Basic Thought, Cycle of Life, Life Relationship with
Universe and Common Goal of Life towards Utopia. (206/2
Moo 5 Naklua 12., Banglamung, Pattaya, Chonburi Tel: +66
(0) 3836 7229, +66 (0) 3836 7230, www.sanctuaryoftruth.
com) |
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