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I Traveled Through Asia in One Day! | Exploring Royal Park Rajapruek, Vlog 132

After four relaxing days soaking up the magic of my first international Balloon Fiesta in Chiang Rai, I headed down to Chiang Mai to enjoy the rest of my holiday. I decided to spend an afternoon at Royal Park Rajapruek, and honestly, the scale of the place caught me by surprise. The moment I laid eyes on the Royal Pavilion, I was completely stunned. The traditional Lanna-style woodwork and those shimmering golden details are a photographer's dream, and it felt like the perfect introduction to Northern Thai culture. Walking down the long stretch toward the pavilion, I quickly realized that the park is absolutely massive—definitely a "one-full-day" kind of destination if you want to see it all. To save my legs, I saw people renting bicycles and hopping on the tram shuttles, which looked like a much more relaxed way to get around. Since I was short on time, I decided to curate my own mini-tour of just a few specific spots. I started by heading up to the Sky Garden. Walking along the Sky Walk surrounded by such a lush variety of plants was so peaceful, but the real surprise came when I headed back down. I stumbled upon a lovely garden filled with lavender, and the scent immediately transported me back a few years to my summer in Furano, Hokkaido. It was such a vivid flashback to those huge purple plantations in Northern Japan. From there, it felt like a whirlwind trip across borders. I visited the replica of Wat Xieng Thong, which had me reminiscing about my past travels through Luang Prabang, and right beside it was the replica of Bada Bagh. The intricately carved sandstone monuments dedicated to different rulers were incredible to see up close. Toward the end of my walk, I stopped by the Lumbini replica, a deeply significant site known as the birthplace of Buddha, before finally concluding my tour at the mini Indo-Bhutan border wall, modeled after the town of Phuentsholing. I had such a wonderful time wandering through the grounds, even if I only scratched the surface. I’m already looking forward to a return trip in the future to track down all the landmarks I missed this time around.