Mini Siam - Thailand in miniature in the heart of Pattaya

icon-locationSukhumvit Rd, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri, Thailand
The name Mini Siam means a small Thailand, it is easy to misunderstand that Mini Siam park only displays miniature works of Thailand. But in fact, there are also many other typical structures from around the world such as the Eiffel Tower, Italy's Leaning Tower of Pisa, America's Statue of Liberty, Tower Bridge, L'arc de Triomphe de I' Etoile and Sydney Opera House, etc. Visitors can spend the afternoon photographing impressive miniatures at Mini Siam. The grounds are a delightful place to stroll around with manicured gardens. Evening is usually the best time to visit when the air is cooler and all the small buildings are magically illuminated at night.

Mini Siam in Pattaya can take you around the world not in 80 days but in just over 80 minutes. This park located behind the Pattaya Boxing World stadium is home to nearly 100 replicas of famous sites around the world - from the Temple of the Emerald Buddha to the Statue of Liberty - all on display with billions of dollars. ratio 1:25. It's the perfect place to visit and get a taste of Gulliver's feeling of being lost in a miniature world.

Established in 1985 as part of a research project, Mini Siam's 46,400 square meter area is divided into two separate zones, Mini Siam and Mini Europe (essentially the rest of the world), separated by a small zigzag 'river'. The vast manicured grounds and man-made sculptures are modeled after iconic world landmarks, creating the feel of a truly global village.

Stepping through the entrance of Mini Siam Pattaya, you will get a panoramic view of the Eastern and Western hemispheres of the world. The Eiffel Tower is built of steel and the carved 'monolith' at L'arc de Triomphe contrasts with the round blue bricks of the Altar of Heaven (Tianjin) in Beijing and the domes candy color of the Church of the Resurrection of Christ in St.Petersburg. Equally diverse, the 'waterfront' stretches across the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, from Singapore's Sydney Opera House and Merlion to London's Tower Bridge and New York's Statue of Liberty.

Crossing the narrow stream that divides the two zones, you will enter the kingdom of Thailand. Journey from pre-civilization to Lanna Kingdom, Sukhothai, Ayutthaya to Rattanakosin (Bangkok). Highlights range from the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Anantasamakhom Throne Hall, the Bridge over the River Kwai, Sukhothai's Wat Mahathat to modern infrastructures, such as the Rama IX cable car suspension bridge and Hualamphong Train Station.

Admission to Mini Siam Pattaya costs 250 baht for adults and 120 baht for children (for foreign visitors. Thais or foreigners with a valid work permit or driver's license can be a little cheaper) bit).


Opening hours: 07:00 – 22:00

Address: Opposite Bangkok - Pattaya Hospital, on Sukhumvit Road (near North Pattaya)

Phone: +66 (0) 38 727 333, +66 (0) 38 727 666