This bordering district of Ratchaburi would have fallen off the travellers’ radar had it not been because of a string of Mediterranean-themed resorts dotting its mountainous landscape. Most are destinations in themselves, complete with a horse ranch, sheep farm, trickling streams and European gardens. But securing a room at one of these resort farms requires advance planning, as each has only a limited number of rooms and, believe it or not, they fill in very fast. Apart from the destination resorts, Suan Phueng has a handful of natural attractions that would make a pleasurable one-day excursion. These include Bo Klueng Hot Spring, Som Maew Rapids inside the Sirikit Forest Garden, Phawothai Local Museum and Pong Yoop, a curious geological feature caused by a rift in the ground, similar to the Grand Canyon in the United States only much smaller. Suan Phueng is about 160km (two hours) from Bangkok and is a very popular weekend destination. Most Booked HOTELSRating Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok 4.7/ 5 Hansar Bangkok Hotel 4.7/ 5 Oriental Residence Bangkok 4.7/ 5 VIE Hotel Bangkok, MGallery by Sofitel 4.6/ 5 Hotel Muse Bangkok Langsuan - A Mgallery Collection 4.6/ 5 Santhiya Koh Phangan Resort & Spa 4.7/ 5 Mantra Samui Resort 4.5/ 5 Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit 4.5/ 5 Hilton Pattaya 4.5/ 5 Kalima Resort & Spa, Phuket 4.1/ 5 Most Booked TOURS Sea Kayaking at Ang Thong Marine Park Flight of the Gibbon™ Zipline Tour Flight of the Gibbon™ Chonburi Zipline Tour Khao Yai National Park Full Day Tour Elephant Trekking Adventure at Siam Safari Elephant Trekking at Siam Safari with Meal Elephant Trekking, Whitewater Rafting, & 4-Wheel-Drive Quest Phi Phi Island Speedboat Excursion Guided Ayutthaya Tour with River Cruise & Lunch Simon Cabaret Show Admission Suan Phueng Map