About Doi Tung Royal Villa
Doi Tung Royal Villa is the former residence of Princess Srinagarindra, the Princess Mother, located on Doi Tung mountain in Mae Fa Luang District, Chiang Rai Province. Built between 1987 and 1988 in Swiss chalet style, it served as her home while overseeing the Doi Tung Development Project. Set among pine forests and landscaped gardens at about 1,000 meters elevation, the villa displays personal belongings and exhibits on the project's reforestation and hill-tribe livelihood initiatives.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore the two-storey Swiss chalet-style villa set on a hillside among pine trees and manicured gardens. Inside, guided tours show preserved living quarters, personal belongings of the Princess Mother, and exhibitions on the Doi Tung Development Project. Outside are balconies with mountain views, landscaped grounds, and adjacent attractions within the Doi Tung complex. The site is managed as a museum with timed entry and guided commentary.
Key highlights
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Former residence of Princess Srinagarindra built in Swiss chalet style
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Preserved interiors displaying personal belongings and royal memorabilia
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Exhibition on the Doi Tung Development Project and reforestation efforts
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Balconies and terraces with views over northern mountains and forests
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Landscaped gardens and pine forest setting at around 1,000 meters elevation
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Part of the integrated Doi Tung complex with Mae Fah Luang Garden
History of Doi Tung Royal Villa
Built between 1987 and 1988 as the residence of Princess Srinagarindra, the Princess Mother, who chose to reside on Doi Tung to closely supervise the Doi Tung Development Project. The project, initiated in 1988, aimed to reforest degraded mountain areas and provide sustainable livelihoods for hill-tribe communities previously involved in opium cultivation. The villa's Swiss chalet design reflects the Princess Mother's time in Switzerland.
Culture & Context
The villa is a symbol of the Doi Tung Development Project and royal development initiatives focused on environmental restoration and community welfare. It preserves the legacy of the Princess Mother and showcases northern Thai hill-tribe crafts, sustainable agriculture and cultural heritage within the Doi Tung area.