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The World’s 100 Best Botanical Gardens

Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden

Mae Rim, Thailand

  1. WORLD’S BEST BOTANICAL GARDENS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 50 2026
Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden

A hillside botanic garden in Mae Rim with themed glasshouses, forest trails and a museum, linked by a steep road through the grounds. An elevated canopy walk runs above the valley forest, where birds can be seen and flying lizards sought.

Highlights

  • Canopy walk above forest
  • Rainforest glasshouse with waterfall
  • Orchid and cactus collections

Good to know

  • Ticketed entry plus 100 baht per car
  • Allow three hours to half a day
  • Steep hilly roads; car or scooter helps

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