Another of the fun
day trips you can experience while in Pattaya
Thailand is the Mini Siam Park. Yes it is a little
touristy, but most day trips in the area are that
way. This attraction lets you see 100 of the world’s
great wonders in miniature.
The park sits on approximately 30 acres (rai) of
land and is divided into two parts, Mini Siam and
Mini Europe. Although the second section is Mini
Europe, it really contains sites from many countries
from outside Thailand.
You can visit Angkor Wat, the Eifel Tower, the
Statue of Liberty, and the Sydney Opera House in
small scale in Mini Europe. In Mini Siam you’ll be
treated to models of Wat Arun, the Temple of the
Emerald Buddha, and Ayutthaya. The details of these
recreations are quite good and make for some fun
pictures.
There are plenty of souvenir shops, a mini cart go
kart racing facility, food and drink. Plenty to keep
you entertained for a nice day out. This trip is
great for families as well as the single traveler.
You can book a tour through most tour agencies or
through your hotel. Cost is around 700 THB (Thai
Baht) to join a group tour, but can range as high as
3,000 THB for a private tour. Tours typically
consist of about 4 hours, including transfer to and
from your hotel and an English speaking guide, but
consult with the tour company you book with for full
details.
