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 Mini Siam, the first example of a miniature city in South-East Asia and third in the world after the pioneering examples in the Netherlands and Taiwan. The historical buildings are displayed on a scale of 1:25 and include reconstructions of Sukhothai and Ayutthaya period architecture, which now lies in ruins. There are over 80 replicas of Thai temples and historical sites from all parts of the country, giving you an overview, in one place, of things which you might not have time to visit in person. Models include the Phra Pathom Chedi of Nakorn Pathom, the Bridge over the River Kwai, Bangkok's Anantasamakhom Throne Hall and Wat Phra Kaew and the Khmer sanctuary of Phimai. Also at Mini World there are replicas of European architecture such as the Eiffel Tower, St Basil's Cathedral, Statue of Liberty and Tower Bridge. Keeping all things in miniature, go-carting is also available.
Includes
Pick up at hotel, transportation by minivan, entrance to Mini Siam and English speaking assistance.
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Formerly, the elephant was the centrepiece of the Siamese flag and has long held affection for Thai people. However the habitat of wild elephants has diminished throughout the 20th century due to excessive cutting of timber. Perversely this industry was one job, which elephants excelled at, so they contributed to the destruction of the habitat, but ended up unemployed when the practise was banned. The owner of the Elephant Village comes from a family, which had long been involved in this industry. In 1974 he recognised that these practices would be unsustainable and decided to concentrate on providing for the elephants before legislation caught up with them. Aided by an old man who once had trained Siamese War Elephants, the village continues to place the elephant first. There are demonstrations of how they were used in logging and warfare and how they are captured and trained. 
You will be transferred to the Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens, located about 15 min drive southeast of the city. Nong Nooch boasts 500 acres of gardens, featuring tropical and temperate plants and is ablaze with colour at all times of the year. However, there is more to Nong Nooch than flowers. A cultural extravaganza is performed four times a day, lasting 45 min and featuring traditional Thai dances and sports such as kickboxing and sword fighting. When the performers leave the stage, there is a further 45 min programme of elephantine eloquence. The gentle giants, once the national symbol and still loved by Thai, perform various routines including bicycle riding and football playing. You can join in a tug-of-war, or lie down and allow them to step over you if you dare. Around the gardens you will also find chimps collecting coconuts and the odd tiger lolling in the shade. 
