Showing posts with label gardens. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gardens. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Visiting the Doi Tung Thailand Flower Gardens

Situated in the Chiang Rai province in the North of Thailand, the Doi Tung gardens are a magnificent example of how the people and the Royalty of Thailand can turn a once barren mountainside location into a thriving and beautiful landscape. It is believed that the Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai areas are the most concentrated botanical locations in all of Thailand.

Around a decade ago the Doi Tung palace was built at the request and patronage of the Royal Highness the Princess Mother of Thailand. The hillsides had previously been subjected to the slash and burn method of farming and had been home to vast poppy plantations. It resulted in the land being barren and naked. At the request of the Princess Mother, the land was to be re-vegetated and improved, as well as the localvillages. This meant that the locals could turn their main source of income from opium to a more viable and eco friendly trade.

Thanks to the injection of money and innovation by the Royal family, the Doi Tung area has been able to rejuvenate an otherwise barren location into a thriving agricultural area, The locals have since been encouraged and educated to grow flowers and this has helped with their trade and economy of the villages.

Pattaya

The Doi Tung Palace Gardens are testament to the beauty that surrounds ' the Doi Tung area. If it had not been for the interest and concern of the Royal Family, as well as the dedication and knowledge that it required to bring an otherwise barren landscape "back from the edge of destruction, then we would not have the opportunity to explore thismagnificent region of Northern Thailand.

Visitors are encouraged to explore the vast and magnificently fragranced gifts gardens of Doi Tung. Whilst the Palace is not open to tourists, it is certainly well worth the visit to the gardens.

Visiting the Doi Tung Thailand Flower Gardens

Friday, May 11, 2012

Things to See in Pattaya-Nong Nooch Gardens

If you are looking to spend and interesting and fun filled day out while visiting Pattaya, Thailand then make sure Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens is on your to do list.   It is a quick 20 minute drive outside of Pattaya, yet it is recognized as one of the best botanical gardens in all of Asia.

It is expansive park, with over 600 rai (acres) under management.  Visitors will have a chance to look at the well manicured grounds filled with ferns, palms, orchids, and many varieties of rare plants.  Amongst the gardens guests will also find two man made lakes.

Pattaya

In addition to the amazing gardens, there are many other things to do when visiting Nong Nooch.  At their cultural center they run four shows that feature a variety of Thai culture.  You maysee a Muay Thai martial arts demonstration, a Thai wedding ceremony, enjoy music and dance from the Hill Tribes, and of course the very entertaining elephant shows.

There is plenty of dining on the grounds as well.  You can find a host of selections from Thai, Chinese, Korean, and western fares.  Something to suit most visitor's pallets.

There are also plenty of opportunities to get Momentos or your trip.  You can have your picture taken with a tiger, parrot, or an elephant.  Or if you wish to find some souvenirs, there is a shopping area to browse.

If you are interested in trying something different for your accommodations while in Pattaya, you may want to look into staying at the Nong Nooch Resort.  They offer several different styles oflodging to guests.  From Thai teak houses, small cottages, to lakeside villas, they provide a unique perspective by staying right there on the grounds.

Getting to Nong Nooch is quite easy.  You can book a tour through your hotel travel desk or one of the many services around Pattaya.  Tickets can run anywhere from 650 to 1250 baht depending on the package you book.  The more expensive ones usually include activities like elephant rides.

If you are looking for a fun way to spend your day, then a visit to Nong Nooch Botanical Gardens is sure not to be missed.

Things to See in Pattaya-Nong Nooch Gardens

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Flower Gardens Thailand - Mae Fah Luang

Thailand, often described as the most beautiful landscape garden in the UK, if not the entire Asia-Pacific, Mae Fah Luang Botanical Garden is located 950 meters province sea level on the side of Doi Tung, the highest point in Chiang Rai .

On land that was originally from the village of Akha Pa Kluay, once an important route for the caravans and this is opium into heroin and weapons were involved in the content, Mae Fah Luang Garden BusyFounded in 1992 on the initiative of HRH Princess Mother, the Thai people who have never traveled abroad, the opportunity to enjoy a garden of flowers would be moderate.

Today, Mae Fah Luang Botanical Garden is located about four hectares of land with over 70 kinds of cool climate and temperate ornamental plants and flowers from all corners of the world, with native plants, leafy shrubs and perennials interspersed.

Although the Akha village of Pa Kluay wellmoved forward and the residents of 500 feet, old farmers still grow and maintain the plant as part of the real-initiated projects, with decorative flowers at Mae Fah Luang Botanical Garden, with a significant turnover for the local population of the large number of tourists visiting the area.

Visitors Mae Fah Luang Botanical Garden beds are planted with a dazzling variety of flowers and shrubs are in bloom all year round and are abeautiful hill-side tapestry that changes with the seasons.

In the center of Mae Fah Luang Botanical Garden visitors a bronze sculpture of children form a human pyramid found skyward reaching the figure higher.

Called "continuity", the sculpture was named by Princess Srinagarindra, commonly known as the Queen Mother (the mother of His Majesty Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), King present Thailand), is the symbolism is that "the continued success of any Warranty"Endeavor.

The Princess Mother was deeply loved by sighting of the mountain people of northern Thailand, where he was an ardent supporter and the garden is in front of Doi Tung Doi Tamnak Palace, known as Phra.

Completed in 1990 to celebrate the ninetieth birthday of the Prince's mother, Tamnak Phra Doi Tung was like their winter home until his death in 1995.

The royal residence has a two-story house along the style of northern Thai and SwissChalet architecture, with its beautiful gardens surrounding the provision of an additional bonus for those who love flowers and attracts large groups of tourists every day.

Most people visit the Mae Fah Luang Botanical Garden to take the time also, the Project view of Tung craft development, developed as part of the royally initiated Doi.

The Doi Tung Cottage Industry Center Outlet and helped improve the living conditions of the local mountain peopleFacilitating the development and sale of textiles and handmade carpets that are sold exclusively on the international market.

Although profussion by flowers, there is an abundance of flowers in full bloom throughout the year, Mae Fa Luang Botanical Garden is best visited in winter, when the number of flowers are in bloom and the mountains in the forest is lush and green.

an Asia Pacific Tourism Association (PATA) Gold Award Award for the development of tourism in1993, Mae Fah Luang Garden is from 07.00 clock a 5:00.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Botanical Gardens of Northern Thailand (Part 2)

Northern Thailand has many attractions that may be of interest to lovers of horticulture and botany. Just outside of Chiang Mai, Thailand's second largest city and gateway to the northern provinces, two outstanding botanical gardens - Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden and Bhubing Castle and Garden, one of the possessions of the royal family. The best time is immediately after the end of the rainy season in early November, when many flowers bloom.

Queen SirikitBotanical Garden

Located in the Mae Sa Valley, a popular recreation area in the mountains just 45 minutes - 1 hour drive from Chiang Mai - Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden of 960 hectares (2,372 acres) is by far the largest and most important botanical gardens in Thailand. If you are fond of botany, so no trip to Thailand is complete if you are going to last a day or two to explore this fascinating plant. Since there is so much ground to cover here, I suggest you stay at one of the beautiful mountainsin lodges near the Mae Sa Valley Gardens rather than stay in Chiang Mai.

Opened in 1993, this botanical garden as a research center and for visitors who wanted to learn more about plants and flowers from Thailand have been created. Believe me, QSBG enormous. When I visited these gardens over two years ago, I did not have enough time to fully explore the structure, maybe next time there are a number of interesting botanical walks through the hillside property and the countywith prominent display of tropical plants and flowers. One way leads to introduce you to Thai plants and local medicinal plants, provides another route climbers and vines. Or maybe you want to make a trip to a small waterfall along the trail passes by the rock garden Thai. This road ends at the Thai Orchid Nursery, which houses over 350 species of native orchids. Even if you do not have enough time to explore each of these paths, I said to each track for about 40-60 minutes tocomplete.

While I was there I visited the conservatory greenhouse, the houses show rain forest. Complete with an artificial waterfall, electrically operated, offers this exhibition, many of the plants that grow in the forest - ginger, anthuriums, ferns, cycads, impatiens, begonias and other species. There are a number of temperature-controlled greenhouse on the hill, are each with a different group or set of plants and flowers. One of the greenhousesis an amazing collection of begonias, another features mostly Thai medicinal plants and herbs. The most unusual and exotic plant that I was discovered in the Bat plant (Tacca chantrieri), indigenous to Southeast Asia. The problem greenhouse with an eclectic selection of water lilies and lotus flowers, was very impressive. Check out the stark contrast between the marble vases clear and very strict and the big black pots (see photo). Factoid - The water lily is athe plant sacred in the Buddhist religion.

Bhubing Palace and Park

Bhubing castle and the garden is the winter residence of the royal family. As His Royal Highness, Queen Sirikit, their visits to the season to go, Northern Thailand to work on any number of community projects, which again and again in Bhubing place to rest.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

A visit to the Flower Gardens in Thailand

Most people can not think of Thailand, regardless of its exotic flowers and fragrant. With its tropical climate, the environment is ideal for some of the flowers to bloom all over the world. So it's no surprise to learn that some of the most beautiful gardens in the world can be found in Thailand. There are two flower gardens that stand apart from the rest in its beauty and tranquility.

The Rose Garden or Suan Sam Phran is located just outsideBangkok covers 75 acres of lush landscaped surroundings a calm sea. Here you can have a leisurely stroll and enjoy the beautiful park or relax with a picnic. There are also several traditional restaurants in this garden, as well as entertainment venues such as arts and crafts vendors, Thai boxing, children's shows and much more. For a relaxing day at the gardens, visit the golf course and spa is located on the site. This garden is open daily.

The Sopha BotanicalRayong gardens offer visitors a traditional garden. This garden has a variety of plants and trees, and gives you a complete picture of the flora of the country. Sitting in the middle of the gardens, is the culmination of three traditional Thai garden buildings. Each building is over 100 years and are fully furnished in traditional style, including antiques date back to the original period of the houses'. This garden is easily accessible with a privileged positiondirectly on Sukhumvit Road.

For residents and tourists in Thailand, both of these beautiful gardens offer you a good a goal with incredible nature and enjoy the natural outdoors. Thailand with beautiful flora surrounding you create these gardens to enjoy a wonderful natural environment.

Monday, December 27, 2010

Botanical gardens flowers in Thailand

If you want to visit some of the best Mother Nature has in Thailand, then you should ensure that the Northern Region is the top of the list of botanical essential. The provinces of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, because they are the most common botanical attractions in each area is unknown. This is an objective of the mountain, but there are definitely some beautiful gardens, the side of the city or the beach side are those who prefer to surround it.

The Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden islocated on the outskirts of Chiang Mai, just north of the temple Doi Suthep. Here you will find 12 greenhouses, gardens and nature trails leading to waterfalls. Sis is really a great example of biodiversity, Thailand and reforestation efforts.

Doi Tung in Chiang Rai province and accidentally the mother, the former home of the Thai Princess. It 's a Swiss building influenced garden is a strange European context. On the slope below the Mae Fah LungGardens to show some of the best European and tropical gardens and exhibitions. In the name of the mother of Princess, 'is another wonderful example of Thai agriculture and sustainable biodiversity efforts.

Sopha Botanical Gardens Rayong combine the pristine beaches of Thailand with a traditional theme garden. Here you will find the largest selection of plants and trees and there are three Thai teak houses on display. A little 'busier, the Nong Nooch puts paradise in the heartPattaya, a seaside resort in the most famous and most visited. Here is the largest collection of orchids from Thailand, and the world's largest collection of cycads and palms. There are several gardens with different themes to explore.

Thailand botanical gardens are a testament to their ongoing efforts for environmentally friendly and diverse environment that can create shared with gardening enthusiasts from around the world.