Tarnim Magic Garden

Amazing little garden nestled in the mountains! Apparently it was built in 1976 by a single man. It is also connected to a 100 acre farm - though there is no access to it we could find. The man passed away in 1990, and his grandkids have since opened it to the public. Beautiful statues hiding everywhere the eye could see. The moss and overgrowth gives the place an ethereal feel - as though nature is reclaiming it's own territory but can't help appreciating the scenery. Small souvenir and snacks/drinks shop nearby. There is a ticket cost of 100 baht, but I can only assume it was included in our day trip cost as we didn't pay a dime. We also highly suggest going there as part of a day trip to begin with - seeing as it's quite remote and going there specifically can easily end up being a logistical, financial nightmare. Highly recommended!

A calming place in the forest at the top of a mountain with a cool fresh water river and small waterfall surrounded by status and sculptures. We rode our scooters up and some of the roads were very steep so make sure your transport can make it up. 100 Bhat per entry to see the garden. There's a small shop with coffee and cold drinks as well as souvenirs. There's also toilets that are clean and tidy. The garden is not wheelchair accessible unfortunately. We went early arriving around 9:15am and we were the only people there.

Tarnim Magic Garden is a lovely place to visit and culturally very interesting. The sculptures and setting create a calm, almost mystical atmosphere, and I genuinely enjoyed spending time there. However, the experience was unfortunately affected by seeing elephants tied up nearby, swaying back and forth. That part was difficult to witness and took away from what could otherwise have been a peaceful and meaningful visit.