Singha Park
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An 8,000-rai agricultural park owned by the Singha beer group, with oolong tea plantations, flower fields, a zoo, and zipline. Explore by bicycle or sightseeing train. It is the best attraction in Chiang Rai for families.
Singha Park lies about 12 km southwest of Chiang Rai city centre, near the White Temple. It is an agricultural tourism park owned by Thailand's Singha beer group, covering about 8,000 rai (about 12.8 square kilometers). It was originally a barley farm and was converted into a tourist park in 2012. The giant golden lion statue (the Singha emblem) at the entrance is the park's most iconic photo spot. Inside, you will find large, neatly trimmed oolong tea plantations, where you can drink tea and enjoy the view at a tea house, as well as seasonal flower fields of cosmos, sunflowers, and tulips. There are also orchards, a small zoo with giraffes and zebras where you can feed the animals, a lake, a zipline across the valley (about 300 baht), and the Bhu Bhirom restaurant, which overlooks the tea plantations and mountains. To tour the park, you can ride the sightseeing train to each area (about 150 baht per person, including commentary and stops at the tea gardens and animal areas), or rent a bicycle (from about 150 baht) and ride along the park's cycle path of more than 20 km. Cycling is the most popular way to explore the park. The park also hosts the Chiang Rai Marathon and mountain bike races each year. In mid-February every year, the Singha Park International Balloon Fiesta brings dozens of hot air balloons into the sky, along with night glow shows and concerts. It is Chiang Rai's biggest annual event. Entry to the park is free, while the train, zipline, and animal feeding cost extra. Visitor tips: plan for half a day. Cycle or take the train after 3 pm, when it is cooler, and watch the sunset from the restaurant in the evening. You can combine it with the White Temple (a 10-minute drive) on the same day. The cool season is the best time to visit, when the flowers are in bloom. Getting there: take a Grab from Chiang Rai city centre, about 20 minutes (about 150 to 250 baht). There are no buses, but you can hire a car together with a trip to the White Temple. Notes: the park is very large and walking is not practical. Bring a hat and water, as it is hot at midday. Advance tickets and accommodation must be booked during the balloon fiesta. Some cycle paths are closed in the rainy season.
Opening hours
09:00–18:00 (some facilities until 17:00)
Nearby sights
- Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
- Mae Fah Luang Art and Culture Park
- Oub Kham Museum
- Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong
- Wat Phra Kaew (Chiang Rai)
- Chiang Rai Clock Tower
- Chiang Rai Night Bazaar
- Wat Phra Singh (Chiang Rai)