Established in honour of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden reflects a royal commitment to the conservation of Thailand’s natural heritage. The garden was created not only as a place of beauty, but as a living centre for botanical knowledge, environmental education, and the preservation of plant diversity for future generations.

Located in Mae Rim District, approximately 25 kilometres from Chiang Mai city, the garden is set within a landscape where forested mountains meet fertile lowlands. The surrounding area is home to cultural sites, waterfalls, and scenic viewpoints, making the journey to the garden both relaxing and rewarding.

Travelling from Chiang Mai, visitors may choose to pause along the way at Fleur Cafe & Eatery, a garden café known for its European-inspired architecture set among well-designed flower beds. Seasonal blooms, especially roses arranged along gentle slopes, create a calm atmosphere before continuing on to the main destination.

Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden is one of Thailand’s most comprehensive botanical gardens, bringing together native plants, cool-climate flowers, forest ecosystems, rare species, and endangered plants within a single expansive area. The garden serves as both a place of leisure and an important institution for conservation, research, and public learning.

One of the garden’s most distinctive features is the Canopy Walk, an elevated walkway extending up to 700 metres above the forest floor. The path is easy to walk and suitable for all ages. Along the route, visitors are surrounded by lush rainforest, with streams flowing below. Viewing platforms, including glass-floor sections, offer a unique perspective of the forest canopy.

The return path follows a different route, allowing visitors to experience the landscape from a new angle.

Several greenhouse buildings provide focused and educational experiences. Visitors with limited time may select specific houses according to their interests.

The Carnivorous Plant House introduces rare species such as pitcher plants and Venus flytraps, showcasing remarkable plant adaptations.

The Ethnic Groups Exhibition Hall presents the traditional homes, clothing, and lifestyles of northern ethnic communities, including the Lua, Hmong, Tai, and Pga K’nyau (Karen), offering insight into the cultural diversity closely connected to the region’s natural environment.

The Succulent and Arid Plants House displays a wide variety of heat-tolerant plants.

Some species, such as the Bagan Rose, produce edible fruit with a flavour similar to starfruit; an example of the botanical knowledge shared by the garden’s specialists.

A peaceful café, Botanica Garden Café, is located within the botanical garden, surrounded by natural scenery.

A central fountain forms part of the landscaped garden environment, adding a sense of calm and freshness to the surroundings.

Colourful flowering plants grow around the fountain pond, enhancing the visual harmony of the garden.

December is one of the most pleasant times to visit, with cool mountain air and winter flowers in full bloom throughout the garden. Walking paths are especially enjoyable during this season. In Chiang Mai city, seasonal light displays in public parks further enhance the year-end atmosphere.

At Pacific Leisure, we design journeys that go beyond sightseeing. A visit to Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden can be thoughtfully curated to match your travel style, whether as a private nature experience, an educational visit, or part of a wider cultural and scenic exploration of Chiang Mai.

Our team can arrange:

• Curated visits with expert guidance
• Comfortable private transportation
• Flexible pacing suited to families, seniors, or small groups
• Meaningful add-on experiences along the Mae Rim route

Let Pacific Leisure take care of the details, so you can fully enjoy the beauty, knowledge, and serenity of this remarkable garden.

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Editor in Chief : Nampetch Siramanon
Editor: Pacific Leisure (Thailand)
Content Creator : Mr. Saroj Na Ayutthaya