Bhubing Rajanives Palace is located on Buak Ha Mountain, just a few kilometers from Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the most famous temple in Chiang Mai province. It was built in 1961 by order of King Rama V as a residence during his visits to Chiang Mai and also served as a reception venue for royal guests. The climate there is cool year-round (be sure to bring your own clothing). Within the palace grounds are the Phrueksa Wisuitthikhun Palace, a two-story building with a ground floor built into the hillside; the Siri Song Bhubing Palace, whose log cabin was constructed of eucalyptus wood; and a two-story Thai-style house that served as a residence for royal guests and high-ranking officials accompanying the king. The palace itself is not open to the public, but the often misty gardens, with their winter flowers, rose beds, ancient ferns, and a small jungle, are worth seeing. The water reservoir, bamboo grove, and large tree are also worth visiting.

Open daily from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. However, the ticket office is only open from 8:30 am to 11:30 am and from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. As the palace serves as a royal residence, it may occasionally be closed. Admission is 50 baht per person. If you enjoy flowers and gardens, a visit to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple afterward is an interesting addition.

To get there, you can take the red cars waiting at the bottom of the stairs to Wat Phrat That Doi Suthep. You can't miss them. The ride costs 40 THB per person.

How to get there

How do you get to Bhubing Palace? You can reach it by taking the red cars that wait at the bottom of the stairs to Wat Phrat That Doi Suthep. You can't miss them. The ride costs 40 THB per person.