Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Botanical garden in Mae Sa, Thailand.
Description
Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden is a large botanical garden in Mae Sa, a mountain area of Thailand. The grounds include green spaces, walking paths, and multiple glasshouses where plants from various climates grow.
History
The site was first created in 1992 and renamed in 1994 to honor Queen Sirikit. This change reflected growing recognition of its role in Thai botanical preservation.
Culture
The garden displays orchids native to Thailand, allowing visitors to discover the country's diverse plant life. Throughout your walk, you encounter flowering specimens and learn how these plants matter to Thai nature and daily life.
Practical
You can reach the garden by driving yourself or joining organized tours from Chiang Mai. Inside the grounds, a visitor center and electric train service help you cover distances easily.
Did you know?
The site houses twelve temperature-controlled glasshouses forming one of Thailand's largest glasshouse complexes. This setup allows plants from tropical, temperate, and other zones to be grown side by side.
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