The garden houses a dedicated banana collection, one of the most extensive in Southeast Asia.
The Canopy Walkway is the longest elevated skywalk in Thailand, reaching heights of up to 20 meters.
The garden acts as a repository for rare and endangered native Thai orchid species.
It was founded in 1993 and is under the oversight of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
The garden contains a fossilized wood collection, some specimens of which are millions of years old.
The facility uses a specialized mist system within the glasshouses to mimic high-altitude humidity for rare epiphytes.
Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden is Thailand’s first botanical garden established under international standards, located within the Doi Suthep-Pui National Park. The facility covers approximately 1,000 hectares of mountainous terrain dedicated to the conservation of Thai flora. Its most recognizable feature is a sprawling complex of climate-controlled glasshouses displaying collections of cacti, succulents, carnivorous plants, and tropical rainforest species. The garden features the Canopy Walkway, an elevated steel structure extending over 400 meters above the forest floor. The grounds are divided into multiple zones, including an arboretum, a rock garden, and specific botanical zones for ferns, orchids, and palms. It functions as both a public leisure space and a significant center for botanical research and plant breeding. The elevation provides a cooler climate than the surrounding Chiang Mai valley.
The glasshouse complex and the elevated Canopy Walkway against the backdrop of the forested mountains.
Bring a hat and sunscreen, as significant portions of the garden are exposed to direct sunlight.
Carry your own water, as the distance between cafes and refill stations within the large grounds can be substantial.
Wear walking shoes with good grip, as the terrain includes steep inclines and steel grated surfaces.
Attempting to walk the entire 1,000-hectare site on foot; use the recommended internal transit or your own vehicle to navigate between distant zones.
Avoid picking flowers, disturbing plant labels, or walking outside of designated garden paths.
