sfokevin Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) With the cool mornings we decided to visit the gardens at Royal Flora Ratchaphruek - Right now they have the park in full bloom. After fortifying ourselves with our morning coffee we arrived at the park at about 10:30… It was a weekday so there was just a small crowd it was partly cloudy and cool… After paying the 200 baht admission (100 baht for Thai) we went to the shuttle stop to the right – we decided to rent bikes (60-100 baht) instead of the shuttle and set out thru the park in a counter clock route… I would highly recommend the bikes as there is little uphill riding, you get to move at your own pace and its great exercise… Make sure to get a map at admission so you can plan what to see as there is a lot… If you do the shuttle I would recommend getting off on every other stop and walk between stops… Stops not to miss… Orchid Pavilion and adjoining fern cave Royal Project Restaurant – Check map as it is easy to miss – Try Seafood Fettuccini Japanese Zen House Shaded Paradise Garden Cactus Pavilion Bio Dome Garden Wild Flower Garden Reflecting pool on the SE corner of the Ho Kham Pavillion From there walk up the hill along the palm tree path for the best views in the park Bonsai garden and upper pool walk We finished up about 2:30, had an iced coffee at one of the bikers cafes outside the park gate and then up to Wat Phra That Doi Kham to make merit, buy lottery tickets and enjoy the view… Btw: We drove there but did see songtow shuttles there with signs quoting 20 baht Edited January 11, 2018 by sfokevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven2018 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Lovely, well composed images. Posted from Android using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMBob Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Yes, very nice photos. I've been out there a few times but it's been a few years....and your photos inspire me to make another visit. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Always on the go to list when we have visitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 Even if you don’t want to go to the park you can eat at the Royal Project restaurant - you can access it by going on the road around the park up to the Wat... the food is all fresh and delicious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auriane Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 The park looks very beautiful. How long does it take to visit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 A good half day... we did 10:30 to 2:30 on bikes with a nice lunch break on bikes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chingmai331 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 How does KSK (Kad Suan Kaew) figure with the Royal Park, which is out on Hiway 121, aka Canal Road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolkGuitar Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Very nice photos! A great inspiration to visit again! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 1 hour ago, chingmai331 said: How does KSK (Kad Suan Kaew) figure with the Royal Park, which is out on Hiway 121, aka Canal Road? You would go south on Canal Rd... Royal Park Rajapruekhttps://goo.gl/maps/GxwX1WHAH892 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 On 1/11/2018 at 4:20 PM, Auriane said: The park looks very beautiful. How long does it take to visit? If you want to see everything take a whole day, but you could rush it in half a day. I doubt a red songtheaw is going there for 30 baht. I went to the turn off on the Hang Don road in a yellow songtheaw, 10 to 20 baht, and got a motorbike taxi up, but last time I passed that way I didn't see any motorbikes waiting, so not sure if there are any still. If fit enough, no need to use the shuttle or rent a bike. I walked around the entire gardens. The temple is amazing and there was a village or something on the hills behind it, so don't just stay on the area in front of the temple. Well worth it, but don't delay, as it's getting hot again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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