Phu Khae Botanical Garden
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The Garden is located in the Phra Phutthabat Phu Kae Superior
National forest covering the area of 4,697 fields. It is 17
kilometers away from Saraburi city. The place is the first
botanical garden in Thailand and is also the research location
for plants in order to provide information to the public. It is
also a relaxing place covering both sides of the streets.
Travelling from Saraburi, on your left, you will see the office
building and plants library. On your right, there is an open-air
space filled with pleasant atmosphere where the canal flows by.
The garden is full of different kind of plants and trees, mostly
local; it is composed of 35 types including trees in literature
and herbs. The garden used to be called “Heaven Garden” by
the people in Saraburi province because the place is filled with
beautiful blooming wild flowers giving out a great odor. Later
in 1941 the Heaven Garden was named a botanical garden by Royal
Forest Department. The garden then was modified from dry
evergreen forest area covered by vines and thorns into a garden
filled with various plants from both Thailand and abroad set in
categories. Phu Kae Botanical Garden focuses on the botanical
research and plants collection according to taxonomy. The place
also pays attention to the conservation of various plants
resources especially the rare and almost extinct plants. Besides
this garden offers information regarding natural knowledge to
the people who are interested including students in all grades
in order to develop the love for the national natural resources.
The learning locations within the botanical garden can be found
in royal auspicious trees garden, sandal woods plots, and
auspicious trees plots grown according to the direction, dye
plant plots, Thai history plant plot, 1,500 meters natural
trails and 4,000 plants trail. The garden is open every day
from 08.00-18.00 with no entrance fees. For more information,
please contact 0 3634 7457. |
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Chaloem
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Phu Khae |
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Park and Garden |
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14.670573 N |
100.884970 E |
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