Asia's first 'water jungle' being developed in Hua Hin

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Asia's first 'water jungle' being developed in Hua Hin
The Nation

HUA HIN: -- The Bt900 million Vana Nava Hua Hin Water Jungle is Asia's first "water jungle".

It is being developed by Proud Real Estate Co to serve tourist demand.

The facilities, interior and landscaping are designed to be functional but kind to the environment.

The roof is designed as a three-dimensional organic shape, creating a natural brand mark for the project. The iconic structure will be illuminated at night and will be visually prominent when viewed from Phetchkasem Road.

With synergy with nature in mind, the design is inspired by, and surrounded by, dense tropical forests.

A grey water management system and micro-irrigation system have been installed to recapture and recycle water to ensure the tropical sanctuary flourishes all-year round, creating an exotic tropical experience in a beach resort town.

A49, the architect, said the refreshingly cool, modern design is reflected in all areas including the shops, restaurants, cafes, lounges and event spaces.

The project's customised experience will ensure unique and amazing journeys, visits and revisits for all ages.

The project occupies 20 rai of a 35-rai site.

The remaining 15 rai will be developed as a 400-room, four-star hotel and condominium. The hotel and condo are scheduled to be completed in 2016 and 2017.

The grand opening of the water jungle is planned for December.


Who is behind it

Developer: Proud Real Estate

Ride and equipment supplier: WhiteWater West Industries

Architecture and engineering design: A49 Group

Landscape design: Belt Collins International (Thailand)

Construction: Sino-Thai Engineering and Construction

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/business/Asias-first-water-jungle-being-developed-in-Hua-Hi-30246647.html

-- The Nation 2014-10-31

[sawati]

Khon Thai 100 Baht...Farrang 600 Baht.

[Borzandy]

"It is being developed by Proud Real Estate Co to serve tourist demand"., funny isn't it????

[HerbalEd]

Khon Thai 100 Baht...Farrang 600 Baht.

Do you know that as a fact? Or are you making a hyperbolic assumption?

[oztaurus]

It will be the third water park within spitting distance ... and no customers in any of them

[Naroge]

What is a "Water Jungle"? The article is very short on details.

[samjaidee]

Here's a link to the jungle's website. Looks impressive.

http://www.vananavahuahin.com/

[IsaanUSA]

Here's a link to the jungle's website. Looks impressive.

http://www.vananavahuahin.com/

Thanks. So it's not really a "water jungle", it's just a water amusement park.

Seems like a great place for snakes and monitor lizards to live around, doesn't it? I've read plenty of "snake in my yard" posts in the Hua Hin subforum.

[bluebluewater]

I'll be watching with interest as to what the admission pricing will be. Thai vs farang for one AND if these guys are smart enough to perhaps offer an annual pass and of course what the actual baht amounts are.

The traffic problem that this baby is going to create ( or add to ) is going to be something to behold.

Cheers!

[kekalot]

well, apparently on the website it says

Adult Ticket (Height 122 cm and above) for 1,000 Baht
Kid Ticket (Height 91 – under 122 cm) for 600 Baht
Senior Ticket (Age60 yrs. & up) for 600 Baht
Family package (2 Adults + 2 Children) for 2,600 Baht

and then

Ropes Ticket (30 mins) for 150 Baht
Rock Ticket (30 mins) for 150 Baht
Ropes & Rock Ticket (30 mins) for 250 Baht
Flow Rider Ticket (60 mins) for 400 Baht
Locker for 150 Baht
Towel for 100 Baht

it also shows an opening date 1st of December 2014?

[IMA_FARANG]

Just another over priced tourist trap.

Within a year, two at the most, lack of proper maintenance will start taking it's tool, and the inevitable accidents will happen.

Thais never consider the maintenance aspect, and things fall apart.

No profit in paying for maintenance you see.

[IsaanUSA]

well, apparently on the website it says

Adult Ticket (Height 122 cm and above) for 1,000 Baht

lol, wow.

[kwak250]

My 7 year old is 125cm so with my 9 year old and wife and myself thats 4000 baht ..and i thought the other parks were quite expensive .Well going to try it out anyway but seems like they always charge adult prices here even for kids?