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Mini Siam, Miniature Sculptures
Ever wanted to take a trip around the world but it never really materialized? Well the Mini Siam comes very close to fulfilling your desire. This miniature marvel has replicas of important monuments all over world. . It was built by King U-Thong in 1986. Built after a research of one year, mini Siam is today one of Thailand’s most popular tourist attractions. It covers an area just less than 11.5 acres amidst lush green sculpted lawns.
Mini Siam is located on the main highway – Sukhumvit Road – near the north side of town. It’s one of the first things you’ll see to let you know you’ve arrived in Pattaya. It’s easily recognizable huge statues are placed right at the edge of the road.
It takes about 2 hours to view the park with all it sculptures. Refreshemnts as well as souvenirs are sold at some shops inside the compounds. If you get the chance try to visit the park after dark. At night Mini Siam is quite impressive as all the miniatures are illuminated. But this is also the time when most of the tourists engage in their sightseeing.
Mini Siam gets its name from the original miniatures from Thailand. The other replicas from around the world were added later. Many of the models show great craftsmanship. However a few of the miniatures like the Hualamphong Station or the bridge over the River Kwai are in urgent need of restoration. The buildings and monuments are reconstructed on a scale of 1:25.
On entering the Thai section remarkable models of the Golden Mount in Bangkok and Ayutthaya side by side will attract your attention. After passing the main entrance of Mini Siam you will come across the Paris tourist attractions. Revel in the craftsmanship of the Arc de Triomphe, Tour d’ Eifel and Palais Chaillot. Most impressive and one of the masterpieces is the Cathedral of Cologne / Germany. Another German landmark at Mini Siam is the fairytale Castle of Neuschwanstein. Next to the Atomium / Brussels (Belgium) stands Miss Liberty the world wide well-known statue at the harbor of New York / USA. Right behind Miss Liberty stands Mount Rushmore, the national memorial of the USA.
China is represented by the Temple of Heavens (T’Ien Tan) in Beijing. The Wat Phra Kaeo, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Angkor Wat and the Cambodian ancient temple complex are sculptures to be observed.
Other famous replicas include Sydney Harbour with the Opera House, Tower Bridge of London, giant model of Abu Simbel / Egypt, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Colosseum in Rome / Italy. Artworks such as the Trevi Fountain (Rome/Italy) or the Johann Strauss Memorial in Vienna / Austria are included as well. Worldly miniatures include the harbour at Klong Toey or Bangkok airport. Other attractions include a Mini Race Course (Go-karts) for visitors wishing to try their hand at racing fast cars.
Park Mini Siam is open daily from early morning 07:00 am through late night 10:00 pm. Entrance fees are set at Baht 250.00 for foreigners and Baht 100.00 for Thai citizens. Only cash is accepted. Pick-up and drop-off to and from your hotel is also provided. Book your accommodation and avail of special off-season discounts from our travel websites.
About the Author
Lopita Banerjee loves to write articles on how to book economical and low-priced hotels in your favorite destination spots and how to find reasonable hotels in Mini Siam that will soothe your senses and give you peace of mind
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