South East Asia: Bangkok, Singapore and Bali

Around the World in 80 Gardens Season 1 Episode 10

Overview:
Monty Don visits the world's 80 most inspiring gardens, this time in south east Asia.

Since the 19th century, western gardeners have loved tropical gardens. Monty visits the archetype - the mysterious Jim Thompson's Garden in Bangkok. He seeks something more authentic in the Royal Palace gardens and the floating gardens of the canals of Bangkok. In Bali, his preconceptions are challenged again. Is the western picture of the exotic garden a construct?

Genre : Documentary

Actors : Monty Don

Release Date : 2008-03-30

Duration : 60 menit

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Mexico and Cuba
1. Mexico and Cuba
Australia and New Zealand
2. Australia and New Zealand
India
3. India
South America: Brazil, Argentina and Chile
4. South America: Brazil, Argentina and Chile
USA
5. USA
China and Japan
6. China and Japan
The Mediterranean
7. The Mediterranean
South Africa
8. South Africa
Northern Europe
9. Northern Europe
South East Asia: Bangkok, Singapore and Bali
10. South East Asia: Bangkok, Singapore and Bali


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