Tarnim Magic Garden

The Secret Buddha Garden is the creation of a durian fruit farmer named Nim Thongsuk. In 1976, he began erecting statues of animals, deities, and humans around his family’s land. The statues are found all over the place, some hidden by trees and foliage, others decorated by streams and little temples. Nim Thongsuk spent decades perfecting this garden, making it a fascinating location to explore. 

The statues are of birds, snakes, animals and humans, but most are dedicated to Buddhist folklore. Most Thais will understand the mythology behind each of the statues. Cheekily, Nim Thongsuk also included statues of himself and his family, such as statues of his parents, his father holding his hand, and himself sitting on a rock. The garden is quite large in size and there’s plenty to be discovered. The statues are nestled in the middle of the wilderness amongst coconut plantations, durian farms, and wild foliage. They are placed in a random pattern with little guidance. There is also a water stream diving the garden into half and small waterfalls.