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Royal Agricultural Station Inthanon

Royal project flower gardens and greenhouses at Ban Khun Klang, high on Doi Inthanon, set up in 1979 to replace opium with crops.

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Daily 08:00–17:00

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Address
GGV9+2R6, Tambon Ban Luang, Amphoe Chom Thong
Phone
053 286 777
Website
www.facebook.com/TheRoyalAgriculturalStationInthanon?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Full opening hours
Monday08:00–17:00
Tuesday08:00–17:00
Wednesday08:00–17:00
Thursday08:00–17:00
Friday08:00–17:00
Saturday08:00–17:00
Sunday08:00–17:00

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The Royal Agricultural Station Inthanon is the royal project at Ban Khun Klang, about 1.5 km north of the Doi Inthanon park headquarters. It was set up in 1979 to give hill-tribe farmers crops to grow instead of opium, and today it's a spread of flower gardens and greenhouses of rhododendrons, ferns and hydroponic vegetables.

I'd treat it as a half-hour stop in the middle of the mountain rather than a destination, and pair it with Siriphum Waterfall just beyond, where Siamese sakura flowers for a few weeks in late January and early February.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026

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Is Royal Agricultural Station Inthanon worth visiting?

Royal Agricultural Station Inthanon holds a 4.5★ rating from 1,668 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated activities & tours in Chiang Mai.

What are the opening hours of Royal Agricultural Station Inthanon?

Royal Agricultural Station Inthanon is typically open 08:00–17:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.

When is the best time to visit Royal Agricultural Station Inthanon?

The best months to visit Chiang Mai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & Songkran (April) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: Mid-February – April (smoke & heat).

Where is Royal Agricultural Station Inthanon located?

Royal Agricultural Station Inthanon is at GGV9+2R6, Tambon Ban Luang, Amphoe Chom Thong, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city center).

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