Royal Park Rajapruek

Rachapa Royal Garden, also known as Chiang Mai Horticultural Expo Park, is located on the south side of Doi Suthep Mountain, very close to Chiang Mai Night Safari. This royal garden has a beautiful environment and green grass. There are splendid Thai-style pavilions with the characteristics of the Lanna Dynasty, cartoon images of flowers and fruits with cute shapes and different shapes, and dozens of themed garden venues. The flowers produced include Thai orchids, Chinese rhododendrons, Bhutanese blue poppies, and Dutch tulips. International Horticultural Exposition The International Horticultural Exposition was held here in 2006, and again in 2011 to celebrate the birth of the King of Thailand and the 60th anniversary of his accession to the throne. Now, the garden is open to tourists on weekdays, and the Flower Expo is held from December to February of the following year. It is the largest international horticultural exhibition in Southeast Asia. At that time, you can enjoy different styles of gardening works from all over the world, as well as live music. A variety of activities will be expected. The whole area of the park is very large, and it will be tiring to walk on your legs. You can choose to take a tour bus, which will stop at various major attractions. The park also provides bicycle rental services at 60 baht/day for ordinary bicycles and 100 baht/day for cross-country mountain bikes. Scenic Spots The scenic spots in the park include gardens of various countries, orchid gardens, royal pavilions, etc. Along the central axis, you can reach the Royal Pavilion on a hill in the depths of the park, which is an important building here. This palace-style building has a pure northern Thai style. The three-storey cornices are very beautiful. Surrounded by a delicate Thai-style courtyard, it is particularly beautiful against the blue sky and clear water. The interior of the Royal Pavilion displays the achievements of the king for most of his life. You need to take off your shoes when entering. You can stroll quietly and enjoy various exhibitions. In the park, you can also enjoy the architecture and gardening of Thailand and other countries at the same time, such as the Dutch garden full of childlike and dreamy, the Japanese garden with static beauty, and the Chinese Tang Garden with the classical style of Jiangnan. During the time, you can appreciate the different styles of gardening art, which is a feast for the eyes. The orchid garden is also a major attraction here, where a wide variety of orchids compete for beauty and indulge. In addition, the Rachapa Royal Garden also has facilities such as an insect house, a Ferris wheel, a children's environmental protection park, and a large-scale amphibious theater. It is really a good place for the whole family to relax. There are also souvenir items for sale in the park, including ball caps with the Royal Garden Logo, polo shirts, cloth bags, mascot dolls, key rings and other small items. The price ranges from 65 baht to 300 baht. If you are interested, you can buy it.