The Southern Region's center for cold-climate plants is hidden away in the valleys. If you’re wondering how cold-climate plants can thrive in southern Thailand, a visit to Betong District in Yala Province will provide you with the answer. There, at the Royal Initiated Cold Flower Planting Project in Piyamitr Village, Tanoremaera Subdistrict, you’ll discover a breathtaking landscape shaped like a basin, enveloped by mountains cloaked in mist, creating a cool climate year-round. This cold flower planting project was established in line with the vision of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, supported by Yala Province and the Pikool Thong Development Study Center, also initiated by royal decree. The project aims to serve as a learning center, focusing on the education and advancement of various cold flower cultivation species, such as chrysanthemums, gerberas, anthuriums, and hydrangeas. It serves as a model for local residents and farmers, enabling them to apply this knowledge for sustainable self-sustenance. Beyond being an educational center, this cold flower planting project has transformed into a relaxing tourist destination for locals and visitors alike, who come to enjoy the stunning blooming cold flowers. **Must-Visit Attractions:** - The Cold Flower Garden: Get up close to cold-climate plants, making you feel as though you’re in the north of Thailand. - Piyamitr Tunnel or Betong Tunnel (a nearby attraction) located just next to the cold flower garden. - The Hot Spring: Immerse yourself in the large hot spring that can boil eggs to perfection in just 7 minutes, and take a relaxing dip in the smaller hot spring, which has a slightly lower temperature. Accommodation options are available within the project area, and don’t miss out on tasting delicious Southern Thai cuisine at the project’s restaurant, featuring specialties like Betong chicken and many more delightful dishes. **Activities Not to Miss:** - Wake up early to experience the enchanting mist hovering over the beautiful garden.