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 Ever wanted to make a trip around the world, but never really materialized? Well, the Mini Siam is very close to fulfilling his wish. This miniature marvel has replicas of important monuments in the world. . It was built by King U-Thong in 1986. Built after a one-year research, Mini Siam is now one [...]]]></description>
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<p> Ever wanted to make a trip around the world, but never really materialized? Well, the Mini Siam is very close to fulfilling his wish. This miniature marvel has replicas of important monuments in the world. . It was built by King U-Thong in 1986. Built after a one-year research, Mini Siam is now one of most popular tourist attractions in Thailand. It covers an area slightly less than 11.5 acres amidst lush sculpted gardens green. </p>
<p> Mini Siam is on the main road &#8211; Sukhumvit Road &#8211; near the northern city. One of the first things you see to let you know you&#39;ve arrived in Pattaya. Huge It is easily recognizable statues are located on the roadside. </p>
<p> It takes about 2 hours to see the park with all his sculptures. Refreshemnts and souvenirs are sold in some stores within the compounds. If you get the chance to try to visit the park at night. At night, Mini Siam is pretty impressive, as all thumbnails are illuminated. But this is also the time when the majority of tourists participate in tourist visits. </p>
<p> Mini Siam gets its name from the original miniatures in Thailand. The other replicas worldwide were added later. Many models show great craftsmanship. However some of the miniatures as Hualamphong station or bridge over the River Kwai are in urgent need of restoration. The buildings and monuments are reconstructed on a scale of 1:25. </p>
<p> Upon entering the Thai section of the notable models Gold Mountain in Bangkok and Ayutthaya hand side to attract his attention. After pass the main entrance to Mini Siam is coming through the tourist attractions of Paris. Be seduced by the craft of the Arc de Triomphe, D &#39;Tour Eifel and Palais de Chaillot. The most impressive and one of the masterpieces is the Cathedral of Cologne / Germany. Another benchmark German Mini Siam is the fairy tale castle Neuschwanstein. Brussels, the Atomium / (Belgium) Miss Liberty is the worldwide known statue in the harbor of New York / USA. Right behind Miss Liberty is Mount Rushmore National Monument in the U.S.. </p>
<p> China is represented by the Temple of Heaven (Tien Tan) in Beijing. Wat Phra Kaeo, the Temple of Emerald Buddha, Angkor Wat and Cambodia&#39;s ancient temple complex are sculptures to be observed. </p>
<p> Other replicas of famous include the port Sydney with the Opera House, Tower Bridge in London, the giant model of Abu Simbel, Egypt, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Colosseum in Rome / Italy. Works such as the Trevi Trevi (Roma / Italy) or a monument to Johann Strauss in Vienna / Austria are also included. Thumbnails worldly include Klong Toey port or airport of Bangkok. Other attractions include a Mini Course Race (Go-karts) for visitors who want to try your hand at racing fast cars. </p>
<p> Mini Siam Park is open daily early in the morning from 07:00 am to 10:00 pm in the evening. Entrance fees are set at 250,00 baht for foreigners and citizens Thai Baht 100.00. Only cash is accepted. Pick-up and drop-off and from your hotel is also provided. Book your accommodation and take advantage of special seasonal discounts out of our travel sites. </p>
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