Mae Rim

Mae Rim Essentials

Mae Rim serves as a gateway to the mountains north of Chiang Mai, featuring the Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden’s scientific collections and canopy walkway. The valley is home to the eight-tiered Mae Sa Waterfall and the highland ridges of Mon Jam. Cultural sites include Wat Pa Dara Phirom, a restored royal temple showcasing Lanna architecture. Visitors can explore traditional eco-friendly crafts at the Elephant Poopoopaper Park or observe diverse local fauna at the Siam Insect-Zoo and various orchid and butterfly farms.

Tiger Kingdom

Once in a lifetime experience? Being with a tiger in one cage. Scared?

Pongyang Zipline & Jungle Coaster

Adventure park featuring a rail-mounted mountain coaster through the forest and multiple zipline stations spanning the jungle canopy.

Elephant Poopoopaper Park

Eco-friendly museum and workshop demonstrating the traditional process of making chemical-free paper products from recycled elephant waste.

Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden

Major scientific research hub in wonderful setting. The best time to see the flowers in bloom is surprisingly during the cool season.

Mae Sa Waterfall

Nice afternoon trip from the city. 8 stages of waterfalls, nice shade throughout the day.

Maesa Elephant Camp

30 or 60 minutes long ride on elephants into the forest. Watch the playful elephants, too.

Wat Pa Dara Phirom

Home of Thai princess restored to its former splendour. The site shows how people lived long time ago.

Bai Orchid and Butterfly Farm

Butterflies are difficult to spot, but the beauty of orchids is omnipresent.

Mon Jamระเบียงชมภู

Highland ridge featuring terraced flower gardens, strawberry farms, and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the Mae Rim valley from an altitude of 1,350 meters.

Siam Insect-Zoo & Museum

A whimsical collection of insects of one Thai couple. All bug lovers are very welcome!