Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden

Thailand’s very first botanic Garden is now major travel destination in Mae Rim district covering a mountainous area of 560 acres and displays a vast collection of plants from different climates around the world. Established in 1992 to honor HM Queen Sirikit, the garden features several highlights including a Rainforest Glasshouse where you get to walk amid abundant kinds of plants from all tropical forests in Asia. There are a number of walking trails provided but also feel free to walk around and enjoy the lush green without any orders.Opening hours: Daily 8.30 a.m.-5.00 p.m.Admission: 40 baht for adults, free for children under 12 yrsContact: Mae Rim-Samoeng route, Amphoe Mae Rim, Chiang Mai, tel: 0 5384 1000 , fax: 0 5329 9754, www.qsbg.org