Hill Tribes & Horticulture

The main objectives of the Gardens is to serve as a centre of Thai flora and for botanical study and research, to render services concerning biodiversity and environmental conservation. Enjoy the glasshouse complex, Thai plants and local medicinal herbs, Arboreta and Rock garden Thai orchid Nursery.

Established 2003 and open for eco-agriculture tourism since 2006. The dual purpose of opening for tourism is to preserve the culture and generate income for hill tribe peoples. Baan Tong Loung Village allows us a glimpse into some hill tribe culture, tradition and life style.
Here, 4 different hill tribes; the White Karen, Lahu, Pa Loung and Ka Young, all living in one place. We'll take our Lunch in the village.

After Lunch we're off to Suan Bua Maesa Orchid and Butterfly Farm. There are thousands of orchids and butterflies. In the souvenir shop are hand-made products such as broaches, earrings and necklaces all made from natural materials such as flowers, leaves and insects. If you wish to buy orchids, the farm can arrange shipping to your home.

Since we'll be passing by anyway, lets drop-in and watch a show at the Monkey Centre, not just for a laugh, it's also educational. Farmers of various crops use monkeys to pick their produce, coconuts, tamarinds etc... these displays show how clever our ancestors are.
It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, love and the patience of a saint to train these little creatures. But most monkeys are ready to take to the stage after about two months with their trainer. The animals are well looked after and enjoy regular visits from a local vet to ensure that they are in the best of health.

On the way home we'll stop for dinner at Baan Keaw Huan Kham, a delightful restaurant styled on traditional Thai architecture.
With an excellent Thai menu including many northern Thai dishes, live entertainment and great service. This is a venue to wind down after our day, especially as it is just around the corner from The Rose of Suthep