Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden ranges between 600 and 1,200 meters across 2,600 forested acres at the perimeter of Doi Pui-Suthep National Park in Thailand's colourful Chiang Mai Province. The Garden has four exhibition conservatories and eight glass houses, including a rain forest plant collection. Protecting endangered Species. The Garden offers a safe haven for endangered plants by protecting natural habitats. Research work aims to conserve Thailand's biological diversity to ensure the country develops in a customable way by managing resources efficiently. Natural Science Museum. The exhibition is divided into 5 sections, displaying different aspects of Thailand's natural treasures. These include exhibits of the country's diverse ecological systems, modern natural resource management and an exhibition of Royal projects. Forest Adventures  For those who love to go off the beaten path, the Garden has a network of trails through a large forested area - perfect for hiking with the whole family. Garden Trails There are three different walking trails, each one of 30 to 60 minutes' duration taking visitors to all parts of the Garden: Thai orchid nursery, rock garden, waterfall, arboretum and a climber collection trail for the healthy. Traditional Thai Food Overseas visitors can enjoy watching local folk prepare and serve traditional Thai dishes using a variety of spices and herbs, which are for sale at the Garden to take home. The peacefulness of this garden restaurant is broken only by the sound of rushing water from the stream below - a great place to break your journey and relax. Botanic Residence Located directly across from Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, the Botanic Residence offers 60 deluxe rooms furnished in a blend of modern Thai designs. The restaurant is augmented by a further 120 covers outdoors on the garden balcony. This natural resort, which has a convention and seminar center capable of holding 250 to 400 persons, fully equipped with recreational facilities including a large free-form outdoor swimming pool.
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