Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden occupies a forested hillside in Mae Rim, northwest of Chiang Mai. Its glasshouse collections, elevated canopy walkway and outdoor trails let visitors move between carefully managed plant...
Chiang Mai Area – Mae Rim
Mae Rim is one of the most popular day-trip areas near Chiang Mai, combining mountain scenery, botanical gardens, waterfalls, adventure attractions and cultural experiences. The current Chiang Mai Travel Hub inventory includes Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Pongyang Jungle Coaster & Zipline, Mae Sa Waterfall, Samoeng Loop, Chiang Mai Shooting Club and several other attractions across Mae Rim District.
The area is spread across a broad mountain and valley landscape rather than a single compact town centre. That makes Mae Rim especially well suited to visitors with their own transport or a private driver, as many attractions sit along the Mae Rim-Samoeng road and surrounding mountain routes.
Explore Mae Rim
- Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden – Explore tropical glasshouses, themed gardens, forest trails and the elevated canopy walkway in one of northern Thailand’s major botanical attractions.
- Mountain adventure – Try jungle coasters, ziplines and other outdoor activities at attractions such as Pongyang Jungle Coaster & Zipline.
- Waterfalls and nature – Visit Mae Sa Waterfall for forest walks, picnic areas and a series of cascades through the Mae Rim countryside.
- Scenic drives – Follow the Samoeng Loop through mountain roads, rural communities and viewpoints around the western Chiang Mai countryside.
- Local attractions and experiences – The wider district also includes adventure centres, cultural attractions, gardens and other visitor experiences spread across Mae Raem, Rim Tai and surrounding areas.
Browse the listings below to discover Mae Rim attractions, mountain experiences, gardens and things to do north of Chiang Mai.
Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden
Mae Raem, Mae Rim
Tiger Kingdom Chiang Mai
Rim Tai, Mae RimTiger Kingdom Chiang Mai offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to come up close with tigers in their different stages of growth.
Doi Suthep-Pui National Park
Suthep, Mueang Chiang MaiDoi Suthep-Pui National Park rises west of Chiang Mai, bringing forest temples, waterfalls and cooler mountain country within reach of the city. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is its best-known landmark, but the park also...
Pongyang Jungle Coaster & Zipline is a mountain adventure park in Pong Yaeng, Mae Rim, northwest of Chiang Mai. Its rail coaster, aerial zipline activities and other rides offer different ways to experience the...
Zipline Adventure is a guided aerial course at Huay Tung Tao Reservoir in Chiang Mai’s Mae Rim area. The lake and surrounding hills give it a different setting from a course deep in the mountains, with longer...
Maesa Elephant Camp
Mae Raem, Mae RimMaesa Elephant Camp is a long-established elephant attraction in the Mae Sa Valley, west of Mae Rim. A visit now centres on seeing the elephants and following the camp’s feeding arrangements, with a basket of...
Samoeng Loop
Samoeng, Chiang MaiThe Samoeng Loop is a scenic road circuit through the hills west of Chiang Mai, linking Mae Rim, the Mae Sa Valley and the Hang Dong side of the city. Forested slopes, viewpoints, gardens and small roadside cafés make...
Chiang Mai Shooting Club
Don Kaeo, Mae RimChiang Mai Shooting Club is a professional shooting range in Don Kaeo, Mae Rim, approximately 20 to 30 minutes north of central Chiang Mai. Also known as Chiang Mai Shooting Club at Pan Pattana 3, the range offers...
X Centre
Rim Tai, Mae RimX Centre is an adventure venue in Mae Rim, north of Chiang Mai, combining bungy jumping, drift karts and off-road vehicles with group activities and options for younger visitors. The attraction is the ability to choose...
Phoenix Adventure Park
Mae Raem, Mae RimPhoenix Adventure Park in Mae Raem, Mae Rim, combines high-rope obstacle courses, ziplining and a miniature train in a countryside setting north of Chiang Mai. The rope courses are about balancing, climbing and working...
Siam Insect Zoo
Mae Raem, Mae RimSiam Insect Zoo is a small discovery museum and live insect breeding attraction in the Mae Sa Valley, northwest of Chiang Mai. Preserved specimens introduce the extraordinary variety of insects, while the living...
Elephant Poo Poo Paper Park
Mae Raem, Mae RimElephant Poo Poo Paper Park is an outdoor museum and craft attraction in Mae Rim where elephant dung fibres become handmade paper. A guided walk follows the transformation from collected material to finished sheets...
Bai Orchid And Butterfly Farm
Mae Raem, Mae RimBai Orchid And Butterfly Farm is a small orchid nursery and garden stop in Mae Rim, north of Chiang Mai. Rows of flowering orchids are the main attraction, with a butterfly area and places to browse or take a break...
Canopy Walkway Chiang Mai
Pong Yaeng, Mae RimCanopy Walkway Chiang Mai is an elevated forest walk inside Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden in Pong Yaeng, Mae Rim. The route brings visitors close to the tree canopy, with views across the surrounding forest and sections...
Mae Sa Valley
Pong Yaeng, Mae RimMae Sa Valley is a green corridor of waterfalls, gardens and visitor attractions along the Mae Rim-Samoeng road northwest of Chiang Mai. Forested hills rise beyond the roadside stops, making the valley a practical day...
Mon Cham
Mae Raem, Mae RimMon Cham, also written Mon Jam, is a mountain viewpoint above the Nong Hoi Hmong community in Mae Rim. Flower gardens, cultivated slopes and outdoor eating areas make it a rewarding outing from Chiang Mai, particularly...
What are the best attractions in Mae Rim?
Popular attractions include Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Pongyang Jungle Coaster & Zipline, Mae Sa Waterfall and the Samoeng Loop, along with other adventure and cultural attractions across Mae Rim District.
What is Mae Rim best known for?
Mae Rim is best known for its mountain scenery, botanical gardens, waterfalls and outdoor attractions. It is one of the main areas visitors explore outside central Chiang Mai for nature and adventure.
How far is Mae Rim from Chiang Mai?
Mae Rim is roughly 20 to 30 minutes north of central Chiang Mai by road, although travel times vary depending on traffic and which part of the district you are visiting. Some mountain attractions are considerably farther from the town centre.
Can you visit several Mae Rim attractions in one day?
Yes. Mae Rim works well as a day-trip area, although attractions are spread across the district. Planning stops along the same route, particularly the Mae Rim-Samoeng road, helps reduce driving time.