Bhubing Palace (Thai: พระตำหนักภูพิงคราชนิเวศน์; also spelled Phuping or Phuphing) is a Royal Residence located Doi Buak Ha, Muang District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.

It was built in 1961 to accommodate the royal family during state visits to the north of the country. There is also a guesthouse for receiving foreign dignitaries. It is built in the mountains overlooking Chiang Mai, to take advantage of the cool mountain air.

The rose gardens are particularly famous (Suan Suwaree), and many flowers are grown here that could not otherwise be grown in Thailand.

Phra Tamnak Bhubing Rajanives was built in central Thai architectural style called “Reun Mu” (Group of Houses).

The building sits on stilts.

The upper floor is the royal residential area while the ground floor houses the royal entourage.

The building master plan was designed by Prince Samaichalerm Kridagara while the building was designed by Mom Rachawongse Mitrarun Kasemsri.

The construction of the Palace was undertaken by the Crown Property Bureau, under the supervision of Prince Samaichalerm Kridagara, assisted by Mom Rachawongse Mitrarun Kasemsri and Mr.Pradit Yuwapukka.

General Luang Kampanath Saenyakorn, the Privy Councilor was assigned to lay foundation stones on 24 August 1961 at 10:49 hrs.

The construction took 5 months to complete.

The first royal visitors to stay at the Palace were King Frederick IX and Queen Ingrid of Denmark on their royal visit to Thailand in January 1962

The palace is open to the public, except when the royal family is in residence (usually January to March).

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