Bhubing Palace
Palace Royal palace and hillside garden in Chiang Mai
Royal mountain residence near Chiang Mai on Doi Suthep with formal gardens and Lanna-style architecture; visitors tour the gardens, enjoy cooler mountain air and views over the city.
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Bhubing Palace is a royal residence and official guesthouse located on Doi Suthep near Chiang Mai, Thailand, primarily used by the Thai royal family in the northern region. The site is noted for its formal gardens and cooler highland setting.
The palace grounds include formal European-style gardens with temperate-climate plantings such as roses and ornamental beds arranged around the residence. The gardens and grounds are accessible to the public when the palace is not being used for official royal functions.
The palace was built and presented as a royal residence and guesthouse for visits to northern Thailand; it has been used by members of the Thai royal family for official stays and hosting visiting dignitaries.
Bhubing Palace sits on Doi Suthep, a mountain overlooking Chiang Mai city in northern Thailand, within the Doi Suthep-Pui National Park area and a short drive from central Chiang Mai.
- Public access and gardens: Open to the public when the royal family is not in residence; visitors can tour the formal gardens and view temperate-climate plantings uncommon in northern Thailand.
- High-elevation gardens: Located on Doi Suthep at higher elevation, the palace grounds are cooler than central Chiang Mai and support plants such as roses and temperate ornamentals.
How to Get to Bhubing Palace #
Bhubing Palace sits above Chiang Mai along the road to Doi Suthep. From the city center take Huay Kaew Road toward the mountain and follow signs to the temple complex - the palace is a short drive beyond Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Local songthaews and tuk‑tuks run the route but a private taxi is the simplest option.
Tips for Visiting Bhubing Palace #
- Wear conservative clothing - the grounds are a royal residence and modest dress is required inside certain areas.
- Visit early morning to avoid Chiang Mai's heat and see the gardens at their freshest.
- Combine a trip with nearby Doi Suthep temple visits for a full northern‑Thai cultural day.
Best Time to Visit Bhubing Palace #
The cool season (November-February) is most pleasant for garden and palace visits in Chiang Mai.
Weather & Climate near Bhubing Palace #
Bhubing Palace's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in April) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 10°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1103 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (174 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (208 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (185 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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December
December is the coolest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
