Dhara Dhevi

A recreated Lanna royal palace on sixty acres of rice paddies

🇹🇭 Chiang Mai, Thailand·Est. 2004·Lanna Kingdom·$$

68 HHI Notable

Heritage Notable

About the Property

Dhara Dhevi recreates the grandeur of the ancient Lanna Kingdom across 60 acres of rice paddies and tropical gardens. Built over five years with 1,000+ labourers at a cost of 3 billion baht, its painstaking reproduction of traditional Lanna architecture — from the teak palace to the village market — is unmatched. Originally managed by Mandarin Oriental, the property has weathered ownership changes but its architectural ambition remains extraordinary.

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Original Purpose

Purpose-built heritage resort

Highlights

Replica Lanna royal palaceTraditional rice paddy landscape3 billion baht construction over 5 years1000+ skilled craftsmen and labourersRelocated authentic antique teak structuresThai Lue and Haw Luang architectural styles

History Timeline

2004

Opened as Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi after 5-year construction

2008

Won multiple Asian hospitality design awards

2016

Rebranded as Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai

2019

Traditional Lanna craft center expanded

2020

Filed for business rehabilitation due to financial difficulties

2023

Acquired by Siam Estate Dhara Dhevi at auction

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