Suan Mai Dok Mueang Nao Betong (Ten-Thousand-Flower Garden) — Attraction in Yala Province

Flower Garden at Susan Mai Dok Mueang NAO Betong (Yala province) is a beautiful scenic flower garden up on the hills of Betong, in the Yala province in South Thailand. Although it's a bit of ride from the Yala city to the garden, thus requiring private transportation, however, the trip is worth the effort, and the money spent. The trip is worth the money, especially if you make a stop at the hot springs (free entrance) on your way to the garden or on your way back or first start your trip by visiting the Microwave Mountain (free entrance) early in the morning.

In December, the cool and chilly winds from the hills make it a perfect place for a stroll at anytime of the day, or even grab a hot tea/coffee and enjoy a good book at one of the coffee shops near the entrance. You still get a really good view from the coffee shops. Don't forget to bring a scarf or a light sweater in case if it's too chilly for your liking (depending on the time of the year).

A wide variety of colourful flowers makes it an ideal place for any photography enthusiasts, for family education on flowers, or for couples looking for a romantic stroll in a garden. It's not crowded at all.

A small entrance fee of about 20-25 baht (less than US $1) per person is charged (regardless of being a local or a foreign tourist). This fee and the "same price for all" policy is another good thing compared to other tourist attractions in Thailand where foreign tourists are charged about 5 times or 400% of the entrance fee/price charged to locals.

To make the trip more memorable and worthwhile start the trip by visiting the "Micro Mist Viewing Point,” or the "Aiyoe Weng Mist Viewing Point” on the Microwave Mountain (also in Betong, Yala) early morning (preferably before 7:00 am) and enjoy the scenic view of the "sea of fog" and beautiful scenery. After that visit the flower garden. And on your way back make a stop at the Betong Hot Water Spring, soak your feet in the spring and relax. You could also try boiling eggs in the hot spring and enjoying it.

The garden has coffee shops and properly maintained and clean (relative term) public (free) toilets.

Negative Points Not all flowers are labeled and even those that are labeled mostly have labels written in Thai. Some flowers do have the scientific name written in English, though not the common English name.

Some seasonal flowers may not be booming, depending on the time of the year.

A bit of ride from Yala city. Requires private transportation. May not be worth the money unless you make a stop at the hot spring on your way back for some relaxation or start the trip by first visiting the Microwave Mountain early in...

Due to poor signals from the telcos provider, we lost direction on google maps and arrived almost at closing time. This place closed at 5.00pm, we couldn't get access into the park and managed to linger around, snap a few quite shots of the place. Surrounding looks pretty quiet probably was closing time, noticed nothing much, only a souvenir shop, a cafeteria, a large pond with lots of tilapia fishes and a garden. There are accommodations available for rental, no other attractions that warrant your stay unless you would like to have plenty of peace and quiet within. It's located in the middle of nowhere miles away from Betong town, the road here is very winding with quite a number of steep climbs and decendings. My personal opinion as regards to visiting here, am rather disappointed and not sattisfied with what was on offer. Nothing thrilling noted, would bored you to death unless you are the quiet type that does not need any form of entertainment. Not for me, payment required to gain entrance into the park. If you like flowers maybe it will suits you fine. Me, I am off to...

Rustic place. Stayed in a chalet by the farm. Basic but clean. Hot water in the shower is gas fired. The roof is made of attap or coconut frond Clean fresh air, up in the hills. Great for walking. Pretty flower, well planted and well maintained. This is a standard well above the Flower Garden in Cameron Highland. Packaged stays with food. The food was delicious. Pork trotters cooked in vinegar. Poached chicken and stinky beans fried with prawns. After dinner, mangosteen, durian and dokong(a local fruit) for dessert. Trolley and boat ride available FOC. Karaoke is available for those with voice talent. This place is near the Piyamit...