Doi Tung & Royal Villa Guided Cultural Tour
Description
The Doi Tung & Royal Villa tour offers an enriching exploration of the natural beauty and cultural heritage of northern Thailand. Nestled in Chiang Rai, Doi Tung is renowned for its stunning landscapes, vibrant gardens, and significant royal history, with the Royal Villa being the tour's centerpiece and former residence of the late Princess Mother. The Royal Villa showcases a captivating blend of traditional Lanna and Swiss chalet architecture, symbolizing the Princess Mother's dedication to her homeland and her commitment to sustainable practices. A standout feature of the tour is the Mae Fah Luang Garden, a breathtaking botanical oasis filled with an array of colorful flowers, captivating sculptures, and winding pathways that meander through the hillside. Overall, the Doi Tung & Royal Villa tour beautifully intertwines history, culture, and nature, providing visitors with a unique and tranquil experience in one of Thailand's most picturesque regions.
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The royal residence of HRH the late Princess Mother formerly served as her base of operations to monitor the work progress at the Doi Tung Development Project. It has since been transformed into a symbol of the Princess Mother's commitment to improving the local people's quality of life.
Wat Phra That Doi Tung, or Wat Phra Maha Chin That Chao, is a temple located in Mae Sai County, Chiang Rai. It was probably built in the period of King Achutharat of Yonoknakphan. It is famous for having Lord Buddha’s collarbone relics, which was transported directly from India. The legend says, about 1,000 years ago, Mahākāśyapa and King Achutharat of Yonoknakphan, along with his servants, were the people who brough the relics to the place.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up from all hotels in the Chiang Rai city area. Pick up from Golden Triangle hotels may be requested at an additional charge.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place. Single traveler may book this product, but is subject to availability and cancellation if minimum number of people is not met on the activity day. (Alternative date or refund will be offered should this occur.).
- Children 1 and younger are complimentary
- Should your travel plans change after booking, do not worry. I Asia Thailand will do all possible to change your booking to fit with your new travel arrangements free of charge.
Reviews(1)
Doi Tung, the Royal Villa of the late Princess Mother of Thailand and the Mae Fah Luang Garden We started the tour with the Princess Villa. Upon arrival, the wooden house looks relatively small. In fact, she had it built as a Swiss chalet (she lived there for many years) and it is huge. The Audio Guide is very well designed and makes the tour very pleasant and interesting. It allows you to discover the uncommon life of the princess and the history of the place. The chalet was equipped with modern comforts of the time in Europe (fully equipped kitchen for example), a dental office (very rare). The furniture is not ostentatious. It is even rather simple and very functional. The ceiling of the main room is very original and pretty. There is no chandelier but small lights representing stars and the signs of the wooden zodiac carved in relief. A very large part of the chalet is open to visitors. Its garden is a marvel, fully flowered with European plants (geraniums, impatiences, capuchins, wolfmouths, etc.). The orchid greenhouse contains beautiful specimens. She reforested the hill by suppressing poppy cultivation, gave work to artisans, developed plant cultivation, etc.
Dear Divisa65, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience at Doi Tung & the Royal Villa. We're delighted to hear that you found the visit to the princess mother's villa and Mae Fah Luang Garden both enjoyable and informative. The detailed audio guide sounds like a fantastic way to learn about the princess's fascinating life and the history of the place. It's great to know that you appreciated the blend of Swiss chalet architecture with modern comforts of the era, and that the unique ceiling design and functional furniture caught your eye. The beautifully flowered garden and the orchid greenhouse must have been a real treat to explore. Your description highlights the incredible efforts made to reforest the hill and support local artisans, adding even more value to the visit. Thanks, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
