Visit Dragon Tree Sculpture Garden (Trang)

The Dragon Tree Sculpture Garden is a private botanical garden very close to the Lae Khao Khob Cave. It is interesting and became known especially for its dozens of dragon sculptures made from the assembled tree branches. It is a pleasant place to visit and its founder, a retired teacher who speaks very good English, is a friendly character who enjoys talking with visitors and encourage them to protect the nature.

In Thai, the place is called Wang Theptaro which means around the Thep Tharo which is the type of tree used for the dragon sculptures. It is an auspicious tree of which several parts are used. Its camphor-scented leaves, bark, and roots are used in cooking and for making medicine, while its trunk can be used for furniture. The place also intends to be a source of knowledge about philosophy of sufficient economy, there is an OTOP handicraft shop, a batik workshop and you can take an herbal foot bath.