An incredible tourist destination has been described as the Disneyland of Thailand – but people don’t come for the rides. Chocolate Ville is an outdoor dining attraction around half an hour from central Bangkok, in the capital city’s Khan Na Yao district.

Visitors can enjoy a range of popular Western and Thai dishes against the backgrop of a quaint European-style village with cobbled streets and pastel coloured-cottages, and fountains that make you feel like you’re in a Disney fairytale. There’s even mascot parades and fireworks shows creating a fun and festive atomosphere for diners. You’ll also find no shortage of areas to explore with a purpose built “river” with man-made waterfalls, and pretty bridges along it.

Animal lovers can even encounter various creatures that live there, including capybaras. However, one major difference between Chocolate Ville and Disneyland is the scale, and lack of rides.

The Bangkok tourist spot is primarily focused on the food offering, but Bangkok is home to several theme parks if you’re hankering for a rollercoaster ride.

One TripAdvisor reviewer wrote: “We visited Chocolate Ville Bangkok in the evening during Christmas, and it was magical! The lights and decorations created a festive atmosphere, perfect for photos.

“The village-style layout, cosy restaurants, and delicious food made it a wonderful evening outing. Highly recommended for families and couples looking for a festive experience.”

Another, from visiting from Australia, wrote: “A Beautiful experience, full of colour and excitement. Beautiful displays set around a water feature, many cute animals including ducks and Capybara’s combined with fun shows offered good entertainment.

“A very good menu also provided welcome refreshments.”

A third said whole place “feels like a European-style village — beautifully decorated, clean, and full of charm”.

“During our visit, the park had a Halloween theme, and it was absolutely amazing! The decorations, music, and lighting created a festive and fun atmosphere that both adults and kids loved.

“It’s a perfect place for families — lots of great photo spots, delicious food, and a relaxed vibe all around. The staff were friendly and well-organized, and everything was beautifully maintained.”