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Gem Factory Shop, Museum and Tour

555 Mo 6 North Pattaya Road, Pattaya, Thailand
66 0 3837-1223
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Ranked #22 of 47 attractions in Pattaya
Type: Factory Tours, Speciality Museums, Speciality Shops
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

It was just okay. Nothing better than what we can ordinarily get in our own country. Prices were also very high.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

A welcome drink is given on your arrival and you are taken on a limited capacity train inside a nice setting where the history of gem mining is explained in detail along with good sound effects and graphics. On completion of the tour, you are taken inside the gem manufacturing unit where the raw mineral is converted and polished into... More

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New Delhi, India
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

its on an commision basis that they have this forced tour here ,,pls people avoid it in your tour package ,,it has nothing here in ,,,,jus all the thing at double prices ,,,actually you are being fooled

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Gurgaon, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

It was an interesting tour to know about the gems. It is also an opportunity to see the traditional dress as smart ladies clad in traditional Thai costumes welcome the visitors and guide them quickly to moving carts on rails. As you go around, locked inside the cart, you could hear commentaries at every spot. This way, you can't wander... More

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Clanfield, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

We went to the one in Bangkok and they are both the same. Nice jewels if you can afford them but they are nice enough not to push you into buying. Worth a look even if just for the free taxi ride.

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Calgary
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

This stop was included on a Sunday tour and only the store area was open. However the merchandise was delightful to look at.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

history train just superb.Staff just a bit too pushy for us to buy. I do realise that they would be on some sort of commission and it is their lively hood.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

O.K. but it is actually a very big jewellery shop so beware of that before you go. The museum is not open at all times so check with the tour arranger if that is what you are interested in

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Exciting tour with light and sound effect.Huge gallery and very co-operative staff.Wide range to choose from.But the prices seemed to be same as that in India,so did not purchase anything.But it was great to window shop

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Chennai (Madras), India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

This tour is many times better than the one in Bangkok. There is a small train that takes you through the makings of the Gems. Its a small nice ride. You also get a complementary drink and the staff are extremely patient and helpful in showing you the various designs even though we didnt buy anything. He even helped us... More

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