Tweechol botanic garden


The Tweechol Botanical Garden, or being called resort in botanic garden or botanic garden resort, was originated by Mr.Tweesackdi Sesaweech and his wife, Chalarng Sesaweech. Their passion for gardening can be easily witnessed in the mature trees and flowering bushes and plants surrounding the resorts and the garden itself.

The botanical garden was begun with the dream of its being a place to study the old way of life of the Lanna people, Lanna culture. One of its most interesting features is Centre point which has four domes displaying orchids, wild orchids, bromeliads, fern , anthurium, philodendron, cacti and succulents. The manmade water fall and tropical plants rely on a humid ecosystem. There are many other areas of the botanic garden to enjoy, from the palm garden with over 107 varieties of palm trees from around the world to the topiaries, expertly crafted into countless animal shapes such as dinosaurs, rhinosaurs, giraffe, camels, king kong, birds. The numerous lakes gives the visitors a felling of space, with even pedal boats provided to explore further.

Moreover, this botanic garden even has its own petting zoo as well as rice paddy fields, organic farm, a riding arena and camping facilities. When guests have enjoyed all this, there is even a museum or collection house to visit on the site. The museum, let us call the private collection house, is separated into five different rooms ; Princess Dara Rassameee room with photographs of the Lanna Princess who married to the King Rama v and some beautiful silverware and lacquerware, the second room Chai Harn room collect of the military medals and ranking badges from Lanna history, a room paying tribute to H.M. King Bhumibol the Great, which also has ancient swords and spears on show, the third room is the Buddha room display items collected from ancient temples and the forth room is built on the granary and features displays showing the wealth of the earth and natures, the final one or the fifth room is Srisakdi room, Ms.Srisakdi is the elder sister of Mr.Tweesackdi, displays old bowls and her utensils from many places in Asia.

Lanna way of life is  situated in the garden, it is the area next from the maze , the labyrinth, here you will learn more about the Lanna culture .We present for your  viewing three ancient Lanna houses styles: Lanna farmer, Lanna Galare and Lanna Tai Lue. This is one of the great place in Chiangmai where you can feel of how Lanna people lived in the past.

Recreation is Available for your use are Fitness and swimming pools, 2 pools are located in resort another is in the botanical garden. Certainly, we quite concern for people’s health that is the reason why 3 swimming pools are salted water. Also provided is a free minibus (tram) at your service when exploring the large garden. Golf carts, bicycles and paddle boats are available for rent only 50 bht/1 hr./two pax The riding arena is not too far from each other, is suitable for experienced riders. Food and beverages are available at Food Center or at the pay gate. Finally do not forget the petiing zoo where you can expect to see ostriches, deers, camels, birds, ducks, pheasants, peacocks, iguana, lizard, cassowary, water buffaloes at close view. Then you and your family can enjoy and relax even the whole day here.

REF tweecholbotanicgarden.com

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