How it all started:- https://youtu.be/H0BtCsf_fq8
Travel Asia and Beyond recommends that tourists visit Chiang Mai’s top tourist attraction, the Royal Flora Gardens.
This amazing garden is a horticultural exhibition near the heart of the city where visitors can admire thousands of species of trees and flowers on 80 hectares of landscaped gardens. The original Royal Flora Ratchaphruek was a flower festival held from 2006 to 2007. At that time it drew almost 4 million visitors. It was one of the celebrations hosted by the Royal Thai Government in honor of King Bhumibol, the world longest reigning monarch.
The exhibition was initially divided in to several areas:-
ROYAL PAVILION – Built in the style of a royal pavilion of the ancient Lanna Kingdom in the northern part of Thailand
THAI GARDENS – Showcase tropical horticulture
INTERNATIONAL GARDENS – Offered other countries a chance to join in the celebration of His Majesty the King’s 60th Anniversary of His Accession to the Throne and His 80th Birthday Anniversary
CORPORATE GARDENS: – In honor of His Majesty’s speech relating to the His Majesties Royal Projects, Agricultural theory, Philosophy and Guidance
Attractions within the Royal Flora Garden now consist of:
- Kam Luang Tower
- Sightseeing Tower
- The Bug World
- Souvenir Shop
- Royal Glorifying Organisation Garden
- International Garden
- Biochemical Variety Garden /
- Event Auditorium
Opening times: 7 days per week, 08:00 till 18:00