Phra Tamnak Pang Tong (Pang Tong Palace) is a significant and renowned site, being part of a Royal Project initiated by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great (Rama IX) and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. The project focuses on improving the quality of life for highland communities, conserving natural resources, and protecting the environment in mountainous areas.

This place has a long history, established in 1980, it served as a site for experimentation, research, and promotion of cool-climate plant cultivation and animal husbandry for hill tribe communities. It also aimed to address issues such as forest encroachment and the cultivation of illicit crops in the past.

Later, it underwent renovation and development to preserve its cultural value and the faith of the community. Notably, under the royal command of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, efforts were made to reforest the area, conserve the Eung Sae orchid species, and promote sustainable livelihoods for local villagers. This transformed the project into an official learning center for highland development under royal initiative and an eco-agricultural conservation tourism destination.

During festivals or special seasons, visitors can experience the beautiful atmosphere of cool-climate flowerbeds in full bloom, as well as get up close with various animals, such as sheep in the sheep pasture and rare wildlife in the Pang Tong Open Zoo.

This site is also suitable for nature lovers and photographers, with its high mountain views, pleasant cool weather year-round, and a variety of flowers. Additionally, it's ideal for students and those interested in agricultural development and conservation to learn from this significant Royal Project.

If you wish to experience a beautiful agro-tourism and nature trip, while learning about an important Royal Development Project, Phra Tamnak Pang Tong is a place you shouldn't miss.

• Private Car: Use the same route as the entrance to Pha Suea Waterfall Forest Park, and continue for approximately 5 kilometers. The palace is located on a high mountain peak in Ban Pang Tong, about 36 kilometers from Mae Hong Son town.

• Taxi/Songthaew: You can use taxi services from Mae Hong Son town.

• Dress Code: As it's a high-altitude area with cool weather year-round, it's advisable to bring a sweater or jacket.

• Best Time to Visit: You can visit throughout the year, but during the cool season (November - February), the weather is especially pleasant, and cool-climate flowers are in full bloom.

• Activities: Don't miss feeding the sheep, taking photos with them, visiting the Pang Tong Open Zoo, and strolling through the cool-climate flowerbeds.

• Entry: Before entering the palace grounds, you might need to register at the checkpoint in front.

• Respect for the Site: As the palace is a royal residence, please behave respectfully.

Admission Fee:

• No admission fee.

Opening Time:

• Open daily: Approximately 08:30 AM – 04:30 PM (It's advisable to reconfirm on-site as information may change).