Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

Either you take the kids or you don't. The main attraction is a huge ice dome, cooled to around minus 10 degrees Celsius, filled with sculptures, an ice slide, a toboggan run, and plenty of loose snow for throwing. For children from warmer climates who have never touched snow, it's an unforgettable experience. For an adult on their own, it offers half an hour of entertainment and a few photos.

Plan for more than just the entrance ticket. Warm clothing is included in the price, but boots cost around 90 baht a pair and gloves about 50 baht. You'll need both, because even with the right gear, most people start feeling a bit tired after about fifteen minutes in the cold. The trick is to step outside briefly, warm up, and then go back in. The drinks, served in ice glasses, are what adults usually remember. Outside, the white sculpture garden is blindingly bright in the blazing sun, so be sure to bring sunglasses, otherwise you'll be squinting the whole time.