Mae Rim: Luxury Resort Capital & Royal Garden Paradise

Established as a full district in 1914, Mae Rim represents Chiang Mai's premier luxury destination within the 1.2 million-person urban area. Originally called Khwaeng Mae Rim, this northern suburb features the prestigious Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden showcasing Thailand's botanical diversity, alongside the scenic Mon Jam highland destination offering spectacular mountain views.

The district's exceptional tourism infrastructure includes world-class elephant sanctuaries, Tiger Kingdom, and Wat Pa Dara Pirom temple displaying exquisite Lanna architecture. Mae Rim's strategic location along the 35-kilometer Mae Rim-Samoeng Road creates a concentrated corridor of diverse attractions perfect for luxury resort development.

Property investors benefit from established luxury resort markets with 26+ premium resorts already operating, including 5-star Panviman Chiang Mai Spa Resort. The district's combination of royal botanical gardens, highland tourism at Mon Jam, premium elephant experiences, and authentic temple heritage makes it ideal for luxury villas, boutique resorts, wellness retreats, and eco-tourism properties targeting affluent international buyers seeking sophisticated northern Thai experiences.

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