Gardens and Parks Around the World

Swiss National Park is only One National Park in Switzerland

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The Swiss National Park (SNP) is situated in the East of Switzerland in the Canton Graubünden in an area where the local language is Romansh, therefore its official name is "Parc Naziunal Svizzer".

Founded in 1914 as one of the first national parks in Europe and there are Size: 172.3 km². The Swiss National Park is a sanctuary in which nature is protected against all interference by men, and the entire flora and fauna are left to their natural development

Vallingby New Town Garden in Sweden

2007-11-02T17:32:00.000+07:00

Vallingby New Town in Sweden was famed in the 1960s and 1970s for its landscape treatment. Designers admired the way in which elements of the natural landscape were incorporated into the urban fabric. During the 1980s a not dissimilar approach became known as ecological planting - and in the 1990s it became known as sustainable planting.

Vallingby New Town Garden was one of the pioneer projects for this approach. Today the social housing blocks, one might almost say 'socialist appartments' look rather sad and the small garden parks rather forlorn. They do not function like the agoras, forums or public gardens of capital cities.

[Source from; gardenvisit.com]

Lumpini Park in the Heart of Bangkok

2007-10-03T11:11:00.000+07:00

Lumpini Park is located in the heart of Bangkok, at the junction of Rama IV and Ratchadamri roads. In front of the park is the monument of King Rama VI, built in 1941.

Lumphini Park is one of the very few areas of the Thai capital that is still patrolled by mounted policemen. It has the city's first public library and dance hall. During winter time, the Palm Garden of Lumphini Park becomes the site for the annual Concert in the Park festival featuring classical music by the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra and other bands.

Open to New World at Tazekka National Park in Morocco

2007-07-27T09:32:00.000+07:00

The Tazekka National Park of Morroco was created in 1950 with an initial area of 6.8 km. It was to created to protect the natural resources at the top from Jbel Tazekka, particularly the grove of cedars (Cedrus atlantica), which are isolated on this peak in the Middle Atlas range . The national park includes the 1980 m in altitude mountain, Jbel Tazekka, which dominates the surrounding area.

In 1989, the national park was extended to include nearly 120 km of ecological importance (forests of cork oak, holm oak, as well as canyons and caves, cascades, and rural landscapes).

Princess Mother Memorial Garden in Bangkok

2007-06-18T18:02:00.000+07:00

Established in 1993, Princess Mother Memorial Garden Bangkok was the materialization of His Majesty, the King's wish to beautify the area around the Princess Mother, Sringarindra's childhood home in Thonburi. But when the project actually was initiated it was found that the Princess Mother's childhood home which was in a deplorable condition in her lifetime was no longer extant. But there were similar houses in the vicinity which the owners were ready to give up to help the King's project.

The Princess Mother Memorial Garden, Bangkok incorporates a replication of the house where she spent her childhood years. It is set in an open space with beautiful gardens enhancing the appeal of the place. There are two exhibition halls which display the photographs and mementos from the Princess Mother's life. The collection contains rare snaps like the one taken at the time when she was 14. The photographs are a sort of pictoral chronicling of the life of the princess. The second exhibition hall recounts her active life and her involvement with the various projects. It also features some of her personal items like the Buddha images that were sculpted by her for the royal family. There is a small shop adjacent to the reconstructed house that sells products manufactured by some of her projects.

[Source from; asiarooms.com]

Love Park to Open in Italy

2007-04-17T15:52:00.000+07:00

A love park where passionate couples can romp freely is set to open in Italy. Many young couples in Italy find it hard to be intimate as high prices force them to live with their parents for longer.

Entrepreneur Giuseppe Foggetti is behind the park, in the southern port town Bari, where couples pay £2 to go in and another £1 for every half hour they stay.

He said: "My idea was to create a place for those that want to spend intimate moments together without thinking whether someone would be shocked if they saw it. I intend to offer security and privacy."

[Source from; ananova.com]

Iguazu National Park is the World Park in Argentina

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The semicircular waterfall at the heart of this site is some 80 m high and 2,700 m in diameter and is situated on a basaltic line spanning the border between Argentina and Brazil. Made up of many cascades producing vast sprays of water, it is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. The surrounding subtropical rain forest has over 2,000 species of vascular plants and is home to the typical wildlife of the region: tapirs, giant anteaters, howler monkeys, ocelots, jaguars and caymans.

[Source from; whc.unesco.org]

Vaalbos National Park - Northern Cape in South Africa

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This 20 000 hectare National Park is situated on the banks of the Vaal River between Delportshoop and Barkly West in South Africa. This is probably one of the most interesting parks in the country as it covers an important transitional zone between Grassveld, Kalahari and Karoo biomes.

This is a unique habitat that is suitable for animals occuring generally in the dryer parts of the country, as well as those from wetter areas.

Game that could be seen include Eland, Kudu, Giraffe, Red Hartebeest, Springbok, Buffalo and both Black and White Rhino. Many birds occur in the park.

Facilities include self catering challets. Vaalbos National Park must be included in any visit to the Northern Cape. Special guided tours are offered through the park which could be combined with night drives and a barbeque in the veld.

[Source from; sanparks.org]

Similan Islands National Parks in Phang Nga of Thailand.

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The Similan Islands National Park host the most beautiful group of dive sites in country. The Similan Islands National Park is established in 1982 and located in Ko Phrathong Sub-distreict, Khuraburi District, Phang Nga Province of Thailand and covers 128 square kilometers, 80,000 rais, of area, 140 square kilometers of which is land composed of all the islands put together.

Located along the western coastline of the Andaman Sea and in the Indian Ocean, about 100 kilometres northwest of Phuket of Thailand, it is one of the dive wonders of the world. What's most fantastic about these islands is that it has two entirely different types of environments in just one destination.

The east coast of Similan Islands National Park in Phang Nga of Thailand, known for its powdery coral beach, features hard coral gardens. These gardens slope dramatically from the surface down to approximately 30 - 40 meters. Here, the most popular activity is drift diving, which gives a diver the popular activity is drift diving, which gives a diver the opportunity to watch te reef inhabitants go about their business.

The west coast of Similan Islands National Park in Phang Nga of Thailand can offer a faster paced, more exhilarating diving experience as currents swirl around the huge granite boulders, some larger than the grandest of houses. There are well over 20 charted dive sites in the Similan chain. The diving season extends from December to April.

Diving sites have depths of 25 - 29 metres with 35 - 40 metres visibility. Some of the islands' best attractions are Koh Huyong and Elephant Rock. To get there, boats can be chartered or individually booked from several dive companies in Phuket of Thailand, or from Thap Lamu and Khao Lak in Phang Nga province north of Phuket, Thailand.

National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise in Italy.

2007-02-06T09:31:00.000+07:00

A warm welcome and entertainment at National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise in Italy. The National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise is famous in Italy, and all over the world, as a model for nature conservation and environmental safeguard.

The National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise was instituted in 1923. It is comprised for greater part (3/4 approximately) in the province of the Aquila in Abruzzo and for remaining in that one of Frosinone in the Lazio and that one of Isernia in the Molise of Italy.

In the last 20 years, the National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise could harmonically develop thanks to the "zonation" of the territory, leading to the integration between conservation and development and to an agreement with the Park Municipalities to solve city planning problems. The visits to the Park are controlled and selected, and many things are being done to make this National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise increasingly modern and efficient in Italy.

[Source : parks.it]

Niagara Parks : Niagara Falls Nature and Gardens in Canada.

2007-01-29T19:03:00.000+07:00

Niagara Parks is a fame Nature Attractions of the world and much has been done to maintain the richness and beauty of this area around Niagara Falls for USA and Canada.

Attraction in Niagara Parks of Canada.

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Ontario and New York. Thousands of people visit the area each year to see one of natures most spectacular wonders; The Horseshoe Falls. There are many things to do in the city with many new attractions, hotels, restaurants, and museums built each year.

Journey Behind the Falls : At Journey Behind the Falls, you will experience the awesome spectacle of one-fifth of the world’s fresh water crashing down 13 stories to the lower Niagara River.

Every second during summer daylight hours, over 2,800 cubic meters of water thunders over the rim at 65 kilometers per hour.In the spring and summer months, visitiors receive a free souvenir biodegradable rain poncho as protection from the mist and spray of the Falls.

White Water Walk : At White Water Walk, you'll ride an elevator down 70 meters, then walk along a tunnel that is is 73 metres long. The Boardwalk beside the rapids is 325 metres and stairs lead to two observation areas at the edge of the River. The water travels at different speeds along the length of the Niagara River.

South of the Falls where the river is wide and slow, the maximum speed is about 40 km/h. Near the brink of the Falls, a speed of 109 km/h has been recorded. As the water travels through the Whirlpool Rapids at White Water Walk, it is traveling at about 45 km/h.The Falls, Whirlpool Rapids and the Whirlpool are Class 6 rapids, with extreme currents, drop and volume of water.

[Source : niagaraparks]

Huai Nam Dang National Park : Embellishment Sea of Mist.

2007-01-20T10:44:00.000+07:00

Huai Nam Dang National Park is distinction among highland of Thailand and Myanmar where know as "The best beautiful sea of flying mist of Thailand". Huai Nam Dang National Park is located on the joint border between Mae Taeng District of Chiang Mai and Pai District of Mae Hong Son of Thailand. Total area covers 179.5 sq.kms.

Huai Nam Dang National Park of Thailand are the scenery is beautiful, especially the sea of flying mist in the morning. Many tourists like to come and pitch tents (there is minor charges for pitching tents), tasting the cold weather at the top of these high mountains whilst awaiting the dawn mists.

Interesting Places in Huai Nam Dang National Park of Thailand.

1.Huai Nam Dang Areas View Point (Doi Gew Lom Viewpoint) is situated of Water Source Development Agency No.2(Huai Nam Dang). Huai Nam Dang Areas View Point are on the top of the hill of Thailand, one can enjoy a panoramic scenery, stretching up to Doi Luang Chiang Dao. The view is very beautiful, especially in the morning, when the flying mist fills the whole valley, revealing just a sharp top of Doi Luang Chiang Dao. Be there and imagine how beautiful it would be.

2. Doi Chang Viewpoint
Doi Chang Viewpoint is the highest spot of Huai Nam Dang National Park of Thailand. Here is the origin of several waterfalls. Located in the north of Ban Huai Nam Dang, there is a famous viewpoint in the morning. You can look around a sea of mist and mountainous scenery, stretching away for about 20 kilometers. The route is still a laterite one.

3. Huai Nam Dang Waterfall
Huai Nam Dang Waterfall are fall originates from a canal, passing through 3-4 levels. Its height around 50 metres and width 10 metres.

Besides, in the Huai Nam Dang National Park has a many tourist attraction such as Pong Duead Hot Spring, Tha Pai Hot Well, Mae Yen Waterfall and many things. Huai Nam Dang National Park of Thailand has services accommodation and facilities for visitors.

More information at Huai Nam Dang National Park, Mu 5, Kit Chang Sub-district, Amphur Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50150 Tel. 0 5324 8491, 0 5326 3910.

Zappion Gardens at Athens in Greece.

2007-01-13T11:44:00.000+07:00

The Zappion Gardens at Athens in Greece, which are immediately south of the National Gardens, are much more formal. In fact, there is more concrete than lawn at the Zappion in Athens of Greece. There is a rather large road that passes through the heart of the gardens from Amalias Street to Koumbari Street. The good news is that the road is closed to vehicles, so the road is filled with walkers. Making the walk even more pleasant is that the road (as are all roads in the Zappion) is tree lined. There are even benches along side the trees so that one can sit and watch the world go by.

However, there’s enough in the park to see that sitting doesn’t seem like much of an option unless you are tired or not a tourist. The main site to see is the Zappion building in Athens of Greece. While it is an impressive building, we could never figure out for what it is used. Lonely Planet says that it is now used for some government offices. We did see a couple of armed guards patrolling the front steps. When Dianne tried to get a peek inside, one of the guards made it clear that she could only enter up to a point and then had to turn back.

The Zappion Gardens at Athens in Greece is a wonderful place to take a break from the urban grind that is Athens. However, the Zappeion Gardens are open 24 hours a day.

[Source : geocities]

National Garden at Athens in Greece.

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The National Garden at Athens in Greece, open from dawn to sunset, is an oasis in the centre of the city. It has a total area of 160,000 square metre. Some five hundred different kinds of plants, bushes and trees from various locations around the world are grown here. Tha National Garden at Athens in Greece which was formerly the palace garden was laid out from 1838 - 1860.

There are four entrances : at Vassilisis Sophias Avenue, Herodou Attikou, and an entrance connecting the National Garden to the Zappion at Athens in Greece. It is a good place to go far a walk, sit on a bench, listen to the singing of the birds and relax. You wil also find here a lake with ducks, the Botanical Museum, a small traditional cafe, a children's library, and a playground. The National Gardens at Athens in Greece close shortly after sundown

Wonderful Pollino National Park in Italy.

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When you visited in Italy you can enjoy with here especially the Pollino National Park. The Pollino National Park is in a top ten Regional and National Parks of Europe. So the Pollino National Park is the best choice for you in Italy.

The Pollino National Park in Italy is the largest natural park area in Italy located between Calabria and Basilicata. Pollino National Park is surprisingly green, sheltering a wide variety of plant species, many of which are protected. The park’s symbol is in fact the rare loricate pine, an ancient species that was once widespread but which has declined since the last Ice Age as the climate has warmed.

In view of Pollino National Park in Italy, besides the activites aimed at environmental protection, initiatives for furthering the economic growth of the local population have been planned with incentives and financial supports being provided for environmentally-friendly enterprises such as Rafting by canoe or inflatable raft and Trekking-Tour in the Pollino National Park of Italy.

Visiting the Pollino National park is a unique opportunity to spend some time in a full-immersion of wilderness culture, to widen your cultural horizons and join us in a never ending mystic experience.

[Source : inntravel]

Mae Wa National Park , Lampang, Thailand

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Mae Wa National Park located in Mae Wa, Thoenburi , Lomrat, Mae Pa , Mae Mok, and Wiangmok sub-districts, Thoen district, Phrabatwangtuang sub-district, Mae Phrik district, Lampang province, and Wanchan sub-district, Samngao district, Maesalit sub-district, Ban Tak district, Tak province. It consists of complicatedly high mountains, productive forest which are the habitat of a great number of animals in many kinds, and wonderful places to visit such as Mae Wa Waterfall which has water flow all the year round and been well known by many people. Having convenient way to visit and locating only 19 km. from Thoen District Administration Office, Mae Wa National Park is about 587 square kilometers and has been declared a national park since November 17, 2000.

How To Go Mae Wa National Park

By Car; Use national road number 1 (Asia Highway Road) from Lampang Province to Tak Province and turn left at a byroad between kilometer stone number 498 – 499 for 10 kilometers. In addition, the north part of the surveyed forest is close to national road number 1048 which goes from Thoen District, Lampang Province to Thungsaliam District, Sukhothai Province.

Mae Wa National Park address

Mu 2, Mae Wa Sub-district, Thoen, Lampang, Thailand 52230

Source : National Park

Khao Yai is Thailand’s oldest National Park, Thailand

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Khao Yai is Thailand's oldest and most revered national park. Spanning four provinces, this 2,000-square-kilometer biological wonderland contains more than 70 mammal species, including tigers and elephants, as well as 320 varieties of birds. It has been declared an ASEAN National heritage site and probably it will be by the United Nations soon, too.

Like most of Asia's wildlife sanctuaries, Khao Yai has been long under threat from poachers who are stripping the forest of its plant and animal wealth. In March 2000 the government launched the so-called Khao Yai Conservation Project, so hopefully future generations are able to visit this outstanding piece of nature. The park has over 50 km hiking trails, many of them formed by wildlife movement. Elevations range from 100 to 1400 metres. It is easy to get lost so it's recommended to hire a guide. Trips to the park can be arranged easily from Bangkok.

Khao Yai National Park consists of complicated mountains such as Khao Rom, the highest about 1,351 meters, Khao Lam about 1,326 meters, Khao Keaw about 1,292 meters, Khao Sam Yod about 1,142 meters, Khao Far Pha about 1,078 meters, Khao Kampang about 875 meters, Khao Samor Poon about 805 meters and Khao Kaew about 802 meters above sea level. Moreover, the area has vastly grassy field alternating with productive forest. The north and the east part are smoothly sloping down, while the south and the west part are rising up. The area is the source of five main rivers as follows.
(1) Prachin Buri River and
(2) Nakhon Nayok River situated in the south part and important for local agriculture and economy, meet each other in Chachoengsao District to become Bangpakong River go to the Gulf of Thailand.
(3) Lam Ta Kong River and
(4) Praplerng River, in the north part, go to maintain the agriculture of Korat Plateau and meet Moon River, the main river of Southern Isan that goes to Khong River.
(5) Muag Lek Stream, located in the northwest part and going to Pasak River in Muag Lek District, is valuable for local agriculture and cattle, and has water all the year round.

Khao Yai National Park
P.O.Box 9 Amphur Pak Chong Nakhorn Ratchasima Thailand 30130
Tel. 0 4429 7406, 0 4429 7426 Fax 0 4429 7426

Relax with Family at Dusit Zoo in Bangkok , Thailand

2006-12-20T17:38:00.000+07:00

Dusit Zoo, which is the predecessor of the Zoological Park Organization under the Royal Patronage of H.M. the King was established in 1938 by the Municipality of Bangkok.

Formerly, Dusit Zoo was a part of the Royal Dusit Garden Palace with the local name of "Khao Din Wana"

which was set up by King Rama V as his private botanical garden. In 1938, the goverment of Field Marshal P. Pibunsongkram, the Prime Minister of Thailand at the time, asked the King for the land to set up the zoo for the public. King Rama VIII granted the land. Then the government asked the Bangkok Municipality to establish the zoo in March, 1938. Thereafter, the zoo was turned over to the Zoological Park Organization in February, 1954.

The area is approximately 47.2 acres; broken down into 35.2 acres of land and 12 acres of water.

The zoo opens daily from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. There are 288 mammals, 1018 birds and 292 reptiles.

In this zoo, there isn't only the animal zone. There is a rest area as well. This area is used for the families to come here for a picnic or for boyfriend and girlfriend to play on the paddle boat. People can sit on the grass and have some food or sleep, up to them. After they finish their activities, they have to clear up the ground as well, make it look good for other people.

How to get there:
The zoo is in the Dusit district between Chitlada Palace and the National Assembly Hall; the main entrance is off Ratwithi Rd. Buses that pass the entrance include the ordinary No. 18 or 28 and the air-con No. 10. Tel. 281-2000, 281-1039

Source : thailandguidebook.com

Travel and Relax in Winter at Thung Buatong Forest Park in Mae Hong Sorn Province, Thailand

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Tung Bua Tong Forest Park located in Mae U Kor Sub-district’ s Moo 6, Khun Yuam District, Mae Hong Sorn Province in Thailand, situated in Mae Surin National Forest Park, covered the area of 7.10 sq.km. The Royal Forest Department declared this forest park on July 21, 1999.

Thung Buatong Forest Park : Geographical Features

Tung Bua Tong Forest Park located on the mountain where is 1,600 metres above the average sea level. There’s beautiful scenery that is like complex ocean waves. In this forest park area, natural forest is grown mixed with planted pine forest. Thung Buatong Forest Park is one of the leading National Parks and Relax Parks in Thailand

Thung Buatong Forest Park : Weather Condition

Cool throughout the year. It is very cold in the winter. There are heavy fogs in the morning and cold during the day because of the wind blows all day long. Thung Buatong Forest Park First Choice to Travel and Relaxing In Winter

Varieties of Plants and Wild Animals

It’s Hill Evergreen Forest and Pine Evergreen Forest. Most of Hill Evergreen Forest has been found in the north and west of Tung Bua Tong. Flora species grown around the hill slope and valley consist of Castanopsis species and so on.

In the eastern and southern part of Tung Bua Tong, Pine Evergreen Forest has been found. It’s planted by the Forest Industry Organisation based on its concession condition. Flora species found are Pinus merkusii and Pinus kesiya.

Thung Buatong Forest Park : Contract

Thung Buatong Forest Park
Mae Ukho Sub-district,, Khun Yuam, Mae Hong Son, Thailand 58140
Tel. : 0 5361 2996 Fax : 0 5361 2996

Source : dnp.go.th

Phu Kradung National Park - First Choice to Travel In Winter

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Phu Kradung National Park is one of the leading National Parks and Relax Parks in the country and houses the highest peak in Loei (1360 metres). The park is 359 square kilometres in size and extremely well organised. It offers numerous trails (around 50 kilometres worth in total) taking hikers past waterfalls, through pine, oak and beech forests, and past glorious fauna and flora. The Relax parks is home to countless species of wildlife - jackals, elephants, deer, gibbons, bears, and a small number of tigers. There is a good chance you will spot something along the way.

Phu Kradung National Park, Venture to the top of the central peak and you experience temperate conditions all year round. The trail to the top is 6 kilometres long which an averagely fit person would complete in around 3 hours. The trail is littered with ladders and stairs that help make it quite an accessible hike – there are even food stalls along the way and if you have too much stuff to carry it is possible to hire people to carry it for you.

You can hire people to help you carry your gear at a cost of 20 Baht per kilogram. March to June are the hottest months and suitable precautions need to be taken if you intend to go to the Relax parks at this time; likewise between December and January when temperatures of 0°C are often recorded. The park is closed during the rainy months because it becomes to dangerous for visitors. As a National Park there is a 200 Baht entrance fee for adult visitors and a 100 Baht fee for children (under 14). Camping is available (tents for hire) on the top of Phu Kradung.

Phu Kradung National Park : How to get there

Buses are available from Khon Kaen or Loei to the village of Pha Nok Khao. From there take one of the trucks that service the 5-kilometre stretch of road to the park headquarters.

Contact:

Phu Kradung National Park
Moo 1, Tambol Sitan
Amphur Phu Kradung
Loei Province
Thailand
42180
Tel: (043) 291-393

Source : discoverythailand.com

Nature Study in Thailand’s National Parks

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Thailand’s national parks and wildlife sanctuaries are some of the best and most extensive in Southeast Asia, and although abundant wildlife is found everywhere in the kingdom, they are the best places to see rare and protected species. Almost all parks have on-site accommodation and food, trails of varying levels of difficulty, and many organize trips, recreational and educational activities.

Huay Kha Khaeng and Thung Yai Naresuan wildlife sanctuaries in Uthai Thani and Kanchanaburi provinces respectively are two of the best places to start. They contain such magnificent creatures as bears, Leopards, tigers, elephants, tapirs, deers, gibbons, monkeys, macaque, guars, shy forest ox, and banteng, or wild red cattle.

Khao Yai National Park, three hours from Bangkok, is another excellent nature study site, with many research projects currently underway on creatures such as gibbons, tigers and hornbills. Khao Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary in Chon Buri Province has an open zoo which makes its wildlife particularly accessible. Species include guar, dusky languor, barking deer and brow-antlered deer. In one of the largest aviaries in the world, it also has the sarus crane and black-necked stork, which it is hoped will one day be reintroduced to the wild. In Kaeng Krachan National Park, the country’s largest pristine forest, there are superb walking trails around a 36 kilometre road, and treks of up to two weeks can be organized. Be prepared for some truly inspiring trees, 70 metres tall and more. Where the forest is open, it is like being inside a living cathedral.

Source : tourismthailand.org

Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 Opening

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Announcement Guideline for Guests and Participants Part of the Expo will be closed for The Grand Opening Ceremony

To comply with official security measures, some parts of the Exposition will be closed from noon onwards on November 1st, 2006 for the Grand Opening Ceremony.

Guests are welcome to enjoy the visit to the whole area of the exposition from 09.00 am until noon and enjoy spending time in the Thai Tropical gardens, the Expo Center (parts of which will also be temporally restricted during the time of the royal visit to the area) and the Souvenir Plaza after the restricted time. Kindly also note that the In Show Transit shuttle service will also be suspended from noon onwards. The Project Management apologizes for any inconvenience caused.

ROYAL FLORA RATCHAPHRUEK 2006
International Horticultural Exposition
for His Majesty the King
At the Royal Agricultural Research Center, Chiang Mai, Thailand
1 November 2006 – 31 January 2007

Benjasiri Park Bangkok - A Good Place to Relaxing

2006-10-26T16:21:00.000+07:00

Benjasiri Park was built in 1992 to celebrate the Queen's 60th birthday, Benjasiri is often referred to as "Queen's Park." This is definitely the place to be for sculpture lovers, as several of the best examples of Thai sculpture are scattered around the parks.

Benjasiri Park is located next to The Emporium shopping center on Sukhumvit Road. You can take the Skytrain to Prompong station for instant access to the park.

Benjasiri Park : Between Sois 22 and 24, Sukhumvit Road Klongtan Sub-District Bangkok 10110

Source : at-bangkok.com

Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park, Phitsanulok, Thailand

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Generally steep mountains. The park borders with Laos in the northern part, in Chaiburi dstrict. The southern part of the park runs into Phitsanulok province in Thailand. The mountain range includes the peaks of Phu Pangma, Phyu Lomloh, Phu Hin Rong Kla and Phu Mahn Yow, the tallest in the park at 1,800 meters above sea level. The second tallest in the park is Phu Lomloh at 1,664 meters. The park is the source of headwaters of many streams including Huay Muad Kon and Huay Luang Yai.

The climate is similar to that of Phu Kra Dung and Phu Luang. Because of its high altitude, the park is cool all year round, especially in the cool season (November to January) when temperatures can occasionally drop to near freezing point.

The park has mixed deciduous, dry dipterocarp, dry evergreen, and hill evergreen forests. The mixed deciduous forest tends to be spacious and open. Tree species commonly found include Dipterocarpus obtusifolius, Shorea obtusa, Shorea siamensis and Dipterocarpus tuberculatus.

The dry evergreen forest has better and moister soil, particularly in higher elevations and along the streams. Species include Dipterocarpus alatus, Hopea ferrea, Hopea oborata, Anisoptera cochinchinensis, Dalbergia oliveri, Chukrasia venlatina, bamboo, and Brahm among others.

Hill evergreen forest is seen at higher elevations of 1,000 meters and up. Species tend to be soft woods. Important species include Dacrydium elatum, Betula alnoides, Eugenia cumini, Anneslea fragrans Podocarpus imbricatus and Pinus merksii P. kasiya.

The sandy flat areas on ridge tops support Sphagnum recuryum, algae and perennial plants such as Burmannia disticha and Osbeckia chinensis. In addition, may orchid species can be found in rocky areas, including Lycopodium phlegmaria and rhododendron. These flowers bloom between the rainy and cool seasons, in November.

It is believed that the park areas, in the past, had a large diversity of wildlife. During the years of fighting between the communists and government forces a lot of forest area were disturbed and much of the wildlife was gone. Remaining wildlife includes tigers, leopards, Asiatic Black Bears, wild boar, fox, monkeys, leopard cats, wild hare and many bird species such as boves barbets, common Flameback, Asian Barred Owlet, Brown Hawk-Owl, jungle fowl, bulbuls, and swallows.

Highlights and tourist attractions

Communist headquarters: Three km from the park's headquarters are located the former office buildings from which the communists insurgents carried out their administrative functions. There are a cafeteria, cloth shop, meeting place, jail and intelligence center.

Villages: There are villages with 40 to 50 houses each. The houses are small, having dirt floors and wooden tiles roofs. Each house has a dug out area used to hide during the air raids.

Hospital: Two km from the headquarters was a hospital equipped to treat the sick and injured. Doctors could perform a variety of minor surgeries. China provided training, technical assistance, and intensive courses. Among the remaining artifacts were Chines medical texts.

Lan Hin Tak: 300 meters to the west of the Thai army headquarters (Than Pacharin) is Lan Hin Tak (broken rock field). Along the path, growing in rock crevices, are various plant species including mosses, ferns and ground orchids. Peering into the depth of crevices can be eerie. Some crevices are narrow enough to jump across. Loud echoing of running water below can be heard in several of them. The crevices could have been used by the communists as hiding places.

Lan Hin Pum: About 4 km from the park's headquarters, near the cliffs, is a field of nodulated stone, Whose lumps are roughly equal in size. It is believed that this formation resulted from physical and chemical erosion. Patients from the hospital suffering from fever would used the area as a rest spot, as a cool breeze blows over the area almost continuously.

Flag-ple cliff: A steep cliff overlooking a valley to the west. The communists used this cliff to fly their red flag after each victory over the government forces.

Romglao and Paradon waterfalls: Romglao waterfall is located 5 km from the park's headquarters. As you approach the road to the School of Military Politics, the path to the waterfall is on the left and leads about 1 km off the road to the waterfall. The forest in this area is in a healthy condition with many large trees. A side trail leads to Paradon waterfall, which is a downstream of Romglao waterfall.

Sripachrin waterfall: This medium-sized waterfall is located about 600 meters off the road, near Huay Namsai village.

Ganglad and Tadfa waterfalls: Set at the foot of Phu Hin Rong Kla, Ganglad is located about 2 km from Huay Namsai. At the base of the fall is a small hydro-electric generator. If you climb 3 or 4 km further up the mountain, you will reach Tadfa waterfall (also known as Tan Gawsahng waterfall), an impressive, towering waterfall.

In addition to these spots there are many other interesting places there.

Source : Trek Thailand

Most Popular Parks and Gardens in Bangkok - A Good Place to Relax

2006-10-13T18:24:00.000+07:00

Bangkok's parks and gardens offer welcome respite from city heat and noise.
They include:

Lumphini Park at the northern end of Silom Road, and bordered by Wireless and Rajdamri roads. Lumphini Park is popular with joggers, keep-fit enthusiasts, families and sportsmen, particularly during the early morning and late afternoon.

Chatuchak Park near the Paholyothin and Viphavadi Rangsit Highway junction at Lard Prao, on the way to Bangkok's Don Muang Airport, is also the site of a famous weekend market that sells almost everything made and grown in Thailand.

Khao Din Zoological Garden is an artfully landscaped enclave with an artificial lake. The zoo neighbours Ratchadamnoen Avenue's Royal Plaza, and National Assembly Building, and contains a fine collection of African and Asian mammals, reptiles and birds.

King Rama IX Park or Suan Luang Gardens is an extensive park with fine botanical gardens deep inside Sukhumvit Soi 103 in Bangkok's eastern suburbs. The botanical gardens were opened with private and public donations in 1987 to celebrate H.M. King Bhumibol's auspicious 60th birthday.

Source : sawadee.com

Most Popular National Parks Top Five in America

2006-10-09T18:20:00.000+07:00

Americans have treasured their national parks since 1872, when the United States government established Yellowstone, the first national park in the world. Today, national parks can be found in all corners of the country, allowing visitors to enjoy some of America's most spectacular places. Which parks do we love the most? Listed in alphabetical order, these 15 are some of our favorites.
1. Acadia National Park, Maine
2. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
3. Death Valley National Park, California
4. Everglades National Park, Florida
5. Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Alaska

Source : encarta.msn.com

Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska - Most Popular National Parks

2006-10-02T18:40:00.000+07:00

Glacier Bay National Park is located in southeast Alaska, approximately 60 air miles west of the state capital of Juneau. The nearest town is Gustavus, Alaska located 11 miles away. Glacier Bay National Park now encompasses over 3 million acres, and is often referred to as one of the Crown Jewels of the National Parks system. The Park has snow-capped mountain ranges rising to over 15,000 feet, coastal beaches with protected coves, deep fjords, tidewater glaciers, coastal and estuarine waters, and freshwater lakes. In addition to spectacular scenery, there are plentiful wildlife viewing opportunities with a wide variety of seabirds, marine and land mammals. Many visitors experience Glacier Bay National Park while on large cruise ships that visit the Park for the day, while others stay inside the Park at the Glacier Bay Lodge.

Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska : Transportation

While there are no roads to Glacier Bay National Park, you will find convenient air connections to Gustavus from Juneau, Skagway and Haines. Ferry service is also available from Juneau. From Gustavus it is about 10 miles by road to Bartlett Cove. Glacier Bay Lodge and Tours is located at Bartlett cove and is home to the visitor center and departure point for day boat tours to Glacier Bay National Park.

Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska : Activities

Glacier Bay National Park activities include the Glacier Bay Tour by day boat,Beach Relaxing, whale watching, sightseeing, wildlife viewing, boating, flightseeing, kayaking, fishing, photography and the parks ranger programs.

Glacier Bay National Park : PO Box 140 Gustavus, Alaska 99826-0140

Source : alaskatravel.com

The Christchurch Botanic Gardens, New Zealand

2006-09-26T18:18:00.000+07:00

About the Botanic Gardens

Christchurch was officially settled by the British in 1850. These pioneering settlers brought with them the gardening traditions of their homeland. It was just thirteen years after their arrival that the initial plans were made to form the present Botanic Gardens.

On 09 July 1863, an English oak tree was planted in the Gardens to commemorate the marriage of the English monarch, Queen Victoria’s eldest son Prince Albert Edward to Princess Alexandra of Denmark. This is regarded as the foundation date of the Botanic Gardens.

Control of the Botanic Gardens was until 1946 vested in the Christchurch Domains Board. Due to financial difficulties the government dissolved the Board and placed control and funding under the jurisdiction of the Christchurch City Council. Today responsibility for the management of the Gardens is with the Botanical Services Team of the Greenspace Unit, Christchurch City Council.

The grounds of the Botanic Gardens encompass an area of 30 hectares (74 acres), the majority of this being within a loop of the Avon River. Until 1863, the Gardens were largely natural wetlands and sand dunes. Since this time, they have been transformed into a place of beauty with undoubtedly one of the finest collections of exotic and indigenous plants to be found anywhere in New Zealand. There are numerous large majestic trees, many of which are in excess of 120 years, and form a majestic background to the numerous plant collections and sweeping lawns.
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Christchurch City Council, PO Box 237, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Source :ccc.govt.nz

Similan Islands National Park in Phang Nga Province, Thailand.

2006-09-22T15:43:00.000+07:00

Similan islands national park was established in 1982 by covering 128 square km. on Andaman sea. In 1998 Tachi Island(the northernmost island in the group) was added making the total area 140 square km. It is in Khura-Buri district of Phang Nga province, Thailand.

Similan in Malay language means number 9. It's the number of islands in the group. After including another 2 more islands in the north the marine parks now contains 11 islands.

Similan islands national park are rich in flora and fauna. The islands are combination of several forest types; convergence of evergreen forest and coral reef. The Similan islands national park bio diversity ranges from the world's largest whale shark to rare birds such as Pigeon, Nicobar and Pied Imperial Pigeon, 22 species of reptiles, as well as 27 species of mammals, and at least 4 species of amphibians. These animals have been living in these nature long before the first human came.

You will super relax and be part of nature since park and beach, when come to Similan islands national park.....

Nam Nao National Park in Phetchabun, Thailand

2006-09-19T13:11:00.000+07:00

Nam Nao National Park one of Thailand most beautiful Park covers an area within Amphur Mueang Lom Sak and Lom Kow in Phetchabun provice and Amphur Kornsan within Chaiyaphum province in Thailand. Thepark Headquarters is in an unusual and fascinating landscape: deciduous forest dominated by tall pine trees.

Nam Nao National Park The area is mountainous and its forests provide an important watershed for the surrounding districts. The Park covers in total an area of about 966 square Kilometres. The unusual and fascinating Park designated a National Park on the 4th May 1972

Nam Nao National Park covers the border between northeastern and northern Thailand. Its particularly part of the Phetchabun mountainous range running through Chaiyaphum and Phetchabun provinces. Phu Phajit mountain is the tallest in the Parks and topography comprises evergreen forests and streams. There are many rivers and streams within this important watershed area Pa Sak River is one of these, it eventually joins the Chao Praya River, others are Pong and Loei rivers and Khon Kaen and Nam Churn streams. All these flow into the Ubonrat Dam.

Nam Nao National Park There are over 200 species of birds in the park. When out walking the trails you are likely to see birds such as parrots, hornbills, warblers, babblers and siamese firebacks. You will also encounter some of the 340 or so butterfly species that live in the park.

How to get therePark's headquarters is located 55 km east of Lomsak and 103 km west of Khon Kaen, on highway no. 12. There are buses from both Lomsak and Khon Kaen for the parks.

Nam Nao National Park, Lom Sak district,
Phetchabun 67110
Tell: 056-729 002

Source : dnp.go.th

Everglades National Park, Florida, USA - Most Popular National Parks

2006-09-15T13:35:00.000+07:00

The landscape of Everglades National Park Florida is utterly unique among American vistas. A patchwork of overwhelmingly open saw grass marshes, tangled mangrove forests, and jungle-like tropical hardwood hammocks, Everglades National Park, Florida, it's called the River of Grass. Indeed, most of the parks 1.5 million acres are either fresh or brackish water wetlands, or are submerged beneath the shallow estuarine waters of Florida Bay. Everglades National Park, Florida, With no place more than eight feet above sea level, even the few hummocks of pineland or hardwood uplands succumb to the dominating force of water during high water events.

Everglades National Park, Florida, This is the largest remaining subtropical wilderness in the United States, and Everglades National Park, Florida, it's home to a veritable zoo of endangered, rare, and exotic species. The Everglades National Park, Florida' simple, uncluttered vistas highlight wildlife's presence. Against the muted green and brown tones of the freshwater prairies, you can't miss the bright whites of great egrets and white ibis. Discordant ripples in the saw grass signal the movement of alligators.

Everglades National Park, Florida, Mix a spectacularly rich, diverse ecosystem with all that water, and Everglades National Park, Florida, it's no surprise that the truest way to get at the soul of the Everglades is by picking up a paddle. In wintertime, when the temperatures and swarms of mosquitoes abate somewhat, the Everglades National Park, Florida draws large numbers of kayak and canoe campers, along with birders, hikers, anglers, and plenty of car-bound curiosity-seekers with alligators on the brain.

Everglades National Park, Florida : 40001 State Road 9336 Homestead, Florida United States of America 33034

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Death Valley National Park, California, USA

2006-09-13T13:04:00.000+07:00

Death Valley National Park gives new meaning to the word extreme. From 282 feet below sea level—the nation's lowest point the parks tops out nearby at an astonishing 11,049 feet. Death Valley National Park, California, The highest temperatures in the United States are regularly recorded here, as are winter snows and near-zero nighttime temperatures.

Hemmed in by nine mountain ranges, Death Valley National Park, California, is cut off from rejuvenating rainfall and cooling Pacific winds, making it one of the driest and hottest places in the world. A record high temperature of 134 degrees Fahrenheit was recorded there in 1913, and a ground temperature of 201 degrees has also been registered—11 degrees shy of the boiling point for water.

The park's size is no less extreme. Death Valley National Park, California, It sprawls across 3.4 million acres, making Death Valley the largest national parks in the contiguous United States, almost five times larger than its glamorous California neighbor, Yosemite. Good news for nature lovers: All but a tiny fraction of that expanse is federal wilderness, which preserves a Connecticut-size chunk of unique terrain for its rugged animal inhabitants and the brave and adventurous visitor.

Death Valley National Park, California : The park is open 24 hours a day, year round.

Death Valley National Park, California : P.O. Box 579 Death Valley, CA 92328, California, USA

Source : gorp.away.com

Mount Dawei National Forest Park Hunan, China

2006-09-11T14:05:00.000+07:00

The Mount Dawei National Forest Park is located on Mount Dawei in Liuyang County, 136 kilometers from Changsha, capital of Hunan Province in China. The park is 180 square kilometers in circumference, and the core scenic zone occupies an area of 38 square kilometer.

The Mount Dawei National Forest Park, It boasts fantastic mountains, beautiful waters, deep and quiet forests and weird rocks. The Mount Dawei National Forest Park, Its highest peak, on the Seven-Star Range, is 1,607.9 meters above sea level and is also the highest spot around Changsha.

Due to its high elevation the vegetation is distributed vertically. On the mountaintop there is a rage grassland with an area of more than 20,000 mu, and alpine azaleas, which cover an area of 30,000 mu. The grassland is dolled with 13 alpine lakes, and the three-step Maweicao waterfall, with a total drop of 140-some meters. As the mountain is so high and the forest so dense, The Mount Dawei National Forest Park, it is very cool in summer in the forest parks, with an average temperature of 23.9C in August, the temperature on the mountaintop being 15C lower than that at the foot of the Mountain.

Source : chinaplanner.com

Victoria Park London, UK

2006-09-08T11:41:00.001+07:00

Victoria Park Autumn Colours

Victoria Park One of London’s best kept secrets, Victoria Park is a fantastic place to spend an autumn afternoon. Inside the park's boundaries countless varieties of trees stripe the skyline: o

Victoria Park Restaurant Reviews - Brunch Restaurants

The Crown If you feel like putting an organic spin on your mid-morning indulgence, head to the Crown Pub in relaxing Victoria Park. Famed for its high quality organic food and drink, this gastro pub

Victoria Park Summer in London - Summer Festivals

Rise Festival 16 July, 12:00-20:30 The Rise Festival is a free, open-air event celebrating multicultural London and making a stand against racism. This year's festival will return to East London's l

Victoria Park Summer in London - Summer Sunspots

Victoria Park is one of London’s hidden secrets and a fantastic place to spend a summer's day. It was London’s first public park and opened in the East End in 1845 after a local M

Address: Old Ford Road, London E3
Open: daily, 06:00-Dusk

Source : londontown.com

Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 Chiang Mai, Thailand - Gardens for the King

2006-09-06T14:39:00.000+07:00

In 2006, the Thai nation comes together to celebrate the most auspicious occasions of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 60th Anniversary or the Diamond Jubilee of His Majesty’s Accession to the Throne together with His Majesty’s 80th Birthday Anniversary.

To mark this momentous occasion, “Royal Flora Ratchaphruek” is one of the grand celebrations being hosted by the Royal Thai Government in honor of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), the ninth ruler of the illustrious Chakri Dynasty and the world’s longest reigning monarch. His Majesty is ‘Father of the Nation’ and ‘Beloved King’ to the Thai people.

Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 represents a concerted effort of the Thai people to create one of the world’s most beautiful international horticultural expositions as an expression of deep love and respect for their Beloved King who has won the hearts of Thai people across the Kingdom through His Majesty’s tireless dedication to bringing about a better quality of life of for the Thai people through His Majesty’s gifts in agricultural projects as well as valuable lessons in life.

The outdoor landscape exhibition area consists of 30 international gardens and 80 domestic gardens. Each garden has a site area of 500sqm.

Foreign and national exhibitors are invited to express respect for HM the King or highlight historic links between His Majesty’s royal activities through demonstration of the arts ofgarden, blooms and blossoms, literature, tradition and cultural performances.

His Majesty the King’s care and concern for the lives of the people, combined with His intimate knowledge and expertise in agriculture have resulted in the introduction and successful implementation of thousands of Royal Projects which have improved the quality of life for millions.

“Gardens for the King” which comprises “International Gardens” and “Corporate Gardens” will not only nourish the visitors’ eyes with cultural and horticultural beauty but will also enrich their minds with exotic cultures and knowledge of agricultural Royal Projects.

Venue: Royal Agricultural Research Center, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Duration: 1 November 2006 – 31 January 2007
Site Area: 80 hectares/ 7200 m-walking track

The Hohe Tauern National Park Salzburg, Austria

2006-09-04T12:38:00.001+07:00

The Hohe Tauern national park, covering an area of 1800 km², The Parks belongs to the most magnificent highland landscapes of the world.

The Hohe Tauern national park After the last Ice Age, about 12.000 years ago, the Hohe Tauern National Park range was a desolate waste of rock and scree. The Hohe Tauern national park Animals and plants colonized this new habitat only very gradually – above all, species from the cold steppes of Central Asia, from the Artic region but also from Southern Europe. They followed the retreating glaciers up into the mountain region where today they form remarkable biological communities on the edge of life’s very existance.

In The Hohe Tauern national park there are Austria’s highest summits, the largest glacier areas of the Eastern Alps, and waterfalls belonging to the highest in the world. Numerous mountain meadows and pastures came into being as a result of long lasting hard work done by farmers high above the forest line.

The Hohe Tauern national park is a Noah’s ark for thousands of different species of animals and plants. It is also an oasis of peace and silence for nature loving people looking for recreation and adventures.

Source : hohetauern.at

Yellagonga Regional Park in Perth Wanneroo, Western Australia

2006-08-31T13:34:00.000+07:00

Where is it? Yellagonga Regional Park Perth City : It is located approximately 20km north of Perth City and adjoins the city centres of Joondalup and Wanneroo

Yellagonga Regional Park Travelling time: Yellagonga Regional Park Perth City : Approximately 30 minutes drive from Perth City

Yellagonga Regional Park Perth City Access:

Access to the Parks is via Wanneroo Road and Joondalup in Western Australia Drive which flank the Park on the East and West respectfully. Ocean Reef Road, Whitfords Avenue and Hepburn Avenue also provide convenient access and connectivity to the Park.

Direct access to the main recreation node, Neil Hawkins Parks, is via Boas Avenue.Other areas of interest such as Joondalup Park, Scenic Park and the Wanneroo Recreation Centre can be accessed via Scenic Drive. The heritage sites of Perry's Paddock and Cockman House are located off Ocean Reef Road.

Parking is available at Neil Hawkins Park, Joondalup Park and Scenic Drive Parks.Quiet streets surrounding the Parks enable easy walking and cycling access to the Park for local residents.

Train stations within walking distance of the Park are Joondalup, Currambine and Edgewater. TransPerth operates bus services to areas surrounding the Park with many routes adjoining the Parks.

Yellagonga Regional Park Perth City Facilities: Neil Hawkins Park is the main recreation area and has grassed picnic areas, tables, BBQs, toilets, play equipment, car parking and park information. It is a short walk from Joondalup Train and Bus Station.

Yellagonga Regional Park Best season: Yellagonga Regional Park is a great place to visit all year round

Source : calm.wa.gov.au

Big Bend National Park in Texas, USA

2006-08-28T10:57:00.000+07:00

Big Bend National Park is a national parks located in Texas, USA. Big Bend National Park a land of borders. Situated on the boundary with Mexico along the Rio Grande, it is a parks place where countries and cultures meet. It is also a place that merges natural environments, from desert to mountains. It is a place where south meets north and east meets west, creating a great diversity of plants and animals. The Big Bend National Park in Texas, USA covers over 801,000 acres of west Texas in the parks place where the Rio Grande makes a sharp turn - the Big Bend National Park in Texas, USA.

Big Bend National Park in Texas, USA Operating Hours and Seasons

The park is open 24 hours daily, all year.
The Panther Junction Visitor Center is open daily, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., but may be closed on Christmas Day.
Other visitor centers have variable seasons and hours.

The Big Bend National Park in Texas, USA is relatively uncrowded much of the year. Visitation is highest in March and April. The Big Bend National Park in Texas, USA is extremely crowded during spring break, which is usually the second and third week in March. Easter weekend, Thanksgiving weekend, and the week between Christmas and New Year's Day are also very busy. All lodging and campsites are usually full during these periods. Visitation is lowest in August and September.

Source : bigbend.areaparks.com

Baisley Pond Park in Queen, New York, United State

2006-08-25T11:23:00.000+07:00

Where can you gaze at turtles peeking out from under lily pads, join a cricket game, or play on newly renovated playgrounds…all within a stone’s throw of a bustling international airport? Southeastern Queens’ Baisley Pond Park in New York. An expansive 110 acres, the park offers amenities for naturalists and athletes of all ages. With millions of dollars recently allotted to enhance the park, as well as an initiative to promote and bring new programming to parks in the area, Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce Baisley Pond Park as August’s Park of the Month.

The selection of Baisley Pond Park for this honor speaks volumes about the superb greenspaces in southeastern Queens

said Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe. “With our ongoing initiative to promote parks in southeastern Queens, we take the diamonds—Baisley Pond Park, Brookeville Park, Idlewild Park and Springfield Park—from the rough. At Baisley Pond Park in particular, we are incredibly grateful for recent funding for improvements from City Council Member Thomas White, Jr. and Borough President Helen M. Marshall.”

Council Member White has long been committed to Baisley Pond Park, having funded the construction of Mother Carter Garden in honor of community icon Laura “Mother” Carter, as well as renovations to several of the playgrounds in thepark during the 1990s. He also recently allotted $2.5 million for future projects. Borough President Marshall also contributed $700,000 for new pathways last year.

The improvements benefit a park that has served the southeastern Queens community for close to 90 years. One of the oldest artificial bodies of water on Long Island, 30-acre Baisley Pond was created in the 18th century when farmers dammed three streams to power a grain mill. The pond andpark are named for David Baisley, a local farmer who owned the land and who operated the mill in the early 19th century.

The park remains a vital natural habitat for many species of plant and animal life.

Besides its abundance of lily pads, the pond is home to bullfrogs and multiple species of turtles—red-eared sliders, snapping turtles, and musk turtles. Eight varieties of dragonflies and a spectacular array of bird life including Canadian geese, coots, herons, and egrets also thrive in thepark.
Although rich in flora and fauna with ample facilities, the park has not hosted major events in recent years. Parks hopes that its new initiative to increase event programming throughout southeastern Queens will start a new trend—beginning with the first-ever Southern Queens Gospel Fest. The Gospel Fest will debut in Baisley PondPark on Saturday, September 30, 2006 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Those interested in registering a choir or receiving more information about the event should call 311 or visit www.nyc.gov/parks.

Park of the Month introduces some our greatest parks and greenspaces to curious New Yorkers and visitors alike.

Source : nycgovparks.org

Acadia National Park in Maine, United State of America

2006-08-21T13:36:00.000+07:00

Acadia National Park Maine in New England, USA A mosaic of geological and ecological features, Acadia National Park is composed of ocean, mountains, forests, streams, ponds, wetlands, meadows, and beaches. Acadia National Park Maine in New England, USA this paradise of natural wonders rests mainly on Mount Desert Island, but also extends to the Schoodic Peninsula, Isle au Haut, and a dozen tiny islands. The parks dramatic geological extremes are the result of glacial activity and a melting process that shaped the area into islands, coves, and kettle ponds, forming a 10,000-year-old shoreline so "new" that finding sand is almost a rarity.

Acadia National Park Maine in New England, USA The plant and animal life in this 47,633-acre parks is diverse and accessible. Anglers will find 28 species of fish lurking in the coves and streams, and bird watchers will be awed by more than 300 species of birds (including 23 species of warblers and that old icon--the bald eagle), which call this park home.

Acadia National Park Maine in New England, USA reflects all that is New England, with glimpses back to the days when wealthy New Englanders first began settling the region. There are winding carriage roads and quaint stone bridges ideal for hiking, biking, and breathing crisp Maine air. With vistas that leave even the most hardened park-goer speechless, the 27-mile Park Loop Road features Cadillac Mountain, the North Atlantic coast's highest promontory, and Thunder Hole, where views of waves smashing against the coast give visitors a powerful sense of how this wondrous park was shaped.

Acadia National Park Maine in New England, USA : Park activities

Acadia National Park Maine in New England, USA The variety of geological features offers something for everyone. There are 115 miles of hiking trails looping through the parks and 45 miles of carriage trails, which are perfect for walking, biking, or horseback riding. Fishing, boating, skiing, snowshoeing, and wildlife watching are also popular activities. One of the park's true gems is its educational ranger-led programs, which include boat cruises, mountain hikes, stargazing, bird and nature walks, short talks, and evening slide programs

Source : encarta.msn.com

Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, United State of America

2006-08-18T10:58:00.000+07:00

Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, United State of America Not even the most creative architects nor the most eccentric Hollywood animators could have imagined such a wildly unusual landscape as Bryce Canyon National Park. This is the magical world of looming "hoodoos," a labyrinth of colored stone of all shapes and sizes existing as towers, spires, and pinnacles.

Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, USA In an attempt to preserve the landscape from the harm caused by streams of tourists' cars, Bryce Canyon National Park has created a convenient shuttle system. The Bryce Canyon National Park Shuttle makes visiting the parks a pleasure, eliminating crowded parking lots and long lines. Visitors leave their cars at the Shuttle Staging Area, and take the Blue Line to the Visitor's Center, where they can learn more about the parks before hopping aboard the Red Line, which takes them to many of the park's viewpoints and trailheads.

Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, USA is rich in wildlife. The park's inhabitants often remain hidden, but a keen eye may observe prairie dogs, coyotes, and even the wily mountain lion. Bird watchers might be privy to a peregrine falcon sighting--the park features four official peregrine territories. Observing the park's flora is no less interesting; ancient Bristlecone pines, Ponderosa pines, and the Pinyon pine can all be found on park grounds.

Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, United State of America - Park activities

Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, USA With 13 viewpoints at which to stop, the drive to Rainbow Point is a great way to absorb the beauty of Bryce Canyon National Park's rock formations. A variety of hikes, including the Fairyland Loop and the Peekaboo Loop, let visitors mosey through the formations on foot. Canyon Trail Rides, a concessionaire in the park, offers two-hour and half-day horse and mule rides into the Bryce Canyon national Park Amphitheater. Ranger-guided activities include Moonlight Hikes and a performing arts series (look for the "Old Time Fiddlers").

Source : nps.gov

Thung Salaeng Luang National Park in Phitsanulok, Thailand

2006-08-16T13:25:00.000+07:00

Thung Salaeng Luang National Park in Phitsanulok, Thailand In 1959, 14 important forests and waterfall were proposed for inclusion in national parks, among them the once vast and malarial Thung Salaeng Luang. Eventually, in 1972, 1,262 square kilometers were declared the Thung Salaeng Luang National Park.

Thung Salaeng Luang National Park in Phitsanulok, Thailand But from the late 1960’s to the early 1980’s the forest was used as a major base area and infiltration route for guerrillas of the outlawed Communist Party of Thailand (CPT). It was sealed off by the Thai military from even the parks officials. One of the climactic showdowns of the war with Communist insurgents took place at nearby Khao Kor, where government forces defeated the guerrillas in a series of tough battles in 1981 and 1982, Khao Kor is now the site of a resort and community–based development protects.

Thung Salaeng Luang National Park in Phitsanulok, Thailand Guerrillas have not been the park’s only scourge. Other intruders were hilltribe people and squatters who made use of the Phitsanulok–Lomsak highway running through the park’s northern end to gain easy access to the area and stake claims to virgin terrian.

Source : thaiforestbooking.com

Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden and Parks in Chiang Mai, Thailand

2006-08-14T14:09:00.000+07:00

Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden and Parks General Info

Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden and Parks is located 27 km NW of Chiang Mai Province, at the edge of Doi Suthep-Pui National Park. It has an area of about 1,000 ha. With its wide collection of plant species, 12 exhibition greenhouses, garden and nature trails, educational and research activities, there is so much to learn and enjoy while you are here. Please come and visit us.

Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden and Parks Backgound

Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden and Parks : Thailand is endowed with plant diversity. The vascular plants, especially, are as many as 15,000 species. Many of them are of economic and medicinal importance. So far, no comprehensive study on the usefulness of these plants has been conducted. To make the best use of the resource and to obtain a sustainable benefit from them, promotion of research work and propagation of these valuable plants should go hand in hand with environmental conservation. Such a project will surely be supportive of the plant conservation activities, the efficacy of the natural resource and environmental development.

Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden and Parks : In October 1991, the Biodiversity Board of Thailand appointed by ICSU-Thai, held a conference on “Thailand’s Biodiversity” at the Ministry of Science, Technology and Energy. The conference called for an awareness of the increasing importance of flora resources. A concern was also expressed on the rapid disappearance of some species of the presently unknown plants. Therefore, it was deemed urgent to promote the conservation of plants by the involvement of botanical gardens in particular.

Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden and Parks : The conference concluded with the realization that Thailand had not yet had a true botanical garden to serve as a supportive unit in education and research which will lead to plant conservation. Therefore, a suggestion was made to set up the Botanical Garden Organization with the objective to make it possible for Thailand to have a botanical garden of international standard. Following the BGO establishment, the Mae Sa Botanic Garden at Mae Rim, Chiang Mai was transferred from the Royal Forest Department to be under the administration of the BGO. And was granted Her Majesty’s permission to use the name as Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden (QSBG) in 1994.

Source : qsbg.org

Lake Gardens and Parks, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2006-08-11T13:11:00.000+07:00

Located at Jalan Perdana, Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens and Parks (Taman Tasik Perdana) dates to the 1880s and is the city's most popular park.

Lake Gardens and Parks, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The brainchild of Alfred Venning, the British State Treasurer in the 1880s, this botanical gardens and parks, set amid lakes in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, is the city dweller's favourite rendezvous.

Lake Gardens and Parks, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Here, you may see a sprawling 91.6 hectares of close-cropped lawns, undulating hills and carefully cultivated gardens. It provides a showcase of harmony, beauty and tranquility created by both man and nature.

Relaxing in Holiday With Lake Gardens and Parks, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Lake Gardens and Parks, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Built around two lakes, the tropical garden and park is a pleasant oasis within the city providing a cool and soothing ambience as one walks through a vista of exotic blooms, luxuriant foliage, imposing sculptures, creative theme parks and majestic-looking raintrees.

Lake Gardens and Parks, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia offers locals and visitors a wide range of facilities such as children's playground, jogging tracks, exercise stations and rowing boats.

Lake Gardens and Parks, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The Panggung Anniversary, set in a secluded valley, is a regular venue for musical and cultural performances. While other attractions within the park include a bird park, a butterfly park, a deer park and flower gardens.

Lake Gardens and Parks, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia : Jalan Perdana, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +60 3 2691 6011

Santiphap Park, Bangkok , Thailand

2006-08-09T14:39:00.001+07:00

Santiphap mean Peace, this Bangkok park outstanding by set to be forest garden in the city center that make green and added by spring with sculpture in same swamp, the sculpture is pigeon carried the 5 olives. And Santiphap Park is order to have only less construction in the park and make atmosphere to calm down from outside and cut the disturb by tree around and can reduce the polution. Just walk pass the gate you will touch the different...and the name Santiphap Park board was duplicate signature style from Buddhadasa; the monk that Thai very respect.

Santiphap Park Location :
Near Victory Monument, between Rachavithee road and Rangnam road, Bangkok
Area : 20.80 Rais
Working Hours : 5.00 Am - 21.00 Pm daily
How to get there
Bus : 12 14 17 24 36 38 61 63 69 74 77 92 204 Aircondition Bus : 14 140
Service Record : Weekday about 2,000-3,000, weekend about 3,000-4,000

Mount Taibai National Forest Park, China

2006-08-03T09:44:00.000+07:00

Mount Taibai National Forest Park As the highest peak of the Qinling Mountain, Mount Taibai Parks, 3,767 meters above sea level, is situated at the juncture of Mexican, Taibai and Zhouzhi counties in Shaanxi Province, China. With an area of 54,000 ha, it is 120 kilometers from Xi'an.

Mount Taibai National Forest Park is noted for its complicated and unique natural parks conditions, with peaks towering into the clouds unfolding in all their majesty. From the foot to the top of the mountain there are five natural parks climate zones, with more than 1,690 species of animals and insects, and more than 1,850 species of plants Park. Hence it is listed as a national forest park.

Formed mainly of granite, Mount Taibai National Forest Park, eroded by wind and rain for thousands of years, has many weirdly-shaped, lofty and steep peaks, marked by the primitive features of virgin forests park and sites of ancient glaciers of the Quaternary period. The beautiful park scenery consisting of weird-shaped rocks and lakes formed by ancient glaciers and alpine plants are very appealing.

Along with the gradual improvement of its tourism facile-ties, Mount Taibai National Forest Park has become an ideal place for holidaymakers and hikers.

Hong Kong Park, Hong Kong

2006-08-01T17:57:00.000+07:00

Hong Kong Park is a public parks, located next to Cotton Tree Drive, in Central, Hong Kong, China.It covers an area of 80,000 m² and is an outstanding example of modern design and facilities blending with natural landscape.

Hong Kong Park Location

Hong Kong Park is located next to Cotton Tree Drive in Central

Hong Kong Park History

Part of the site was known as Cantonment Hill in early colonial days in 1841. At the upper part of the former location of the Victoria Barracks, built between 1867 and 1910, the barracks were handed to the government in 1979, which turned the area into the present park. Hong Kong Park was open to public in May 1991. It covers an area of 8 hectares and is an outstanding example of modern design and facilities blending with the natural landscape.

Hong Kong Park Facilities

Hong Kong Park captures the natural landscape in the busy and crowd business centre and provides a relaxing environment. Its main feature is the Hong Kong's largest aviary while the Vantage Point is another great place to see the "bird exhibition". Moreover, inside the Hong Kong Park, there is a greenhouse which holds "plant exhibition" such as "Orchid Exhibition" temporarily. There are also many modern gardens, including Garden Plaza and Tai Chi Garden. In order to suit the sport-lovers, a sport centre and a squash centre were also built in Hong Kong Park.

Hong Kong Park Nearby Recreation Area

Mid-levels, public park like Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens and country parks such as Tai Tam Country Park and Aberdeen Country Park are some perfect choices for both Hong Kong people and visitors to savor the unpolluted realms far away from the "concrete forest".

Hong Kong Park Opening hours

Opening hours of Hong Kong Park:

Outdoor facilities 6.30am - 11.00pm
Indoor Games Hall and Squash Centre : 7.00am - 11.00pm
Conservatory and Aviary : 9.00am - 5.00pm

Avon Valley National Park, Australia

2006-07-19T11:39:00.001+07:00

From summer to winter, from north to south, and from high outcrops to deep river and stream valleys, the forests of Avon Valley National Park are constantly changing. The Avon River flows in winter and spring when the river churns over spectacular rapids. During summer and autumn the river diminishes to a series of pools in a bed of granite boulders and tea-tree thickets. The park features forests and granite outcrops, panoramic views over the Avon Valley and the chance to see a wide variety of birds and wildlife.

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Avon Valley National Park Wildflowers in Avon Valley National Park

From summer to winter, from north to south, and from high outcrops to deep river and stream valleys, the forests of

Avon Valley National Park are constantly changing. The Avon River flows in winter and spring when the river churns over spectacular rapids. During summer and autumn the river diminishes to a series of pools in a bed of granite boulders and tea-tree thickets. The park features forests and granite outcrops, panoramic views over the Avon Valley and the chance to see a wide variety of birds and wildlife.
Visiting the park

The roads within the park are all unsealed. The nearest telephone, petrol and food outlets are at Gidgegannup or Toodyay, 30 kilometres from the park. There are some picnic facilities and basic camping sites. The small amount of development means much of the park has wilderness qualities. The best time to visit is during the cooler months.

The camping grounds have wood barbecues, picnic tables and pit toilets. Water is available in the Bald Hill and Homestead camping areas. A fee is charged for camping in the park. Go to the ranger's residence to pay fees. The steep and rough roads are not suitable for caravans and trailers.

If you intend to walk off the marked tracks or camp away from the camping grounds, please let the ranger know beforehand. It is suggested that you bring plenty of water and avoid strenuous walking on hot days. Make sure you have a topographic map and compass if you plan to go on the longer tracks. Bring binoculars and a camera for the views and wildlife.

The Avon River can be run by experienced canoeists in winter and is made famous by the Avon Descent each August. In summer the river slows to a trickle, becoming a series of shallow pools unsuitable for swimming.

More Information Travel Guide in Australia

Avon Valley National Park : 80 km north-east of Perth via the Toodyay Road. Turn left into Morangup Road, and left onto Quarry Road Australia

[Source : calm.wa.gov.au]

Dok Kra Jiew, the Child of the Earthy Paradise, Chaiyaphum, Thailand

2006-07-17T12:10:00.000+07:00

Do you know why the park is called that name? Pa Hin Ngam means the forest of spectacle rocks. Geographically, in the area, there are many rocks with different spectacle shapes, upon the seers’ imagination. Pa Hin Ngam National Park covers an area of 70,000 rai or 112 square kilometers. Most of the area is of the dense natural forest.

Remarkably, the national park is the bed for wild flower called Dok Kra Jiew, locally called Bua Sawan, and curcuma, for scientific name. The flowers grow and bloom only in the autumn, from June to August. Thus, it is the highlight of the national park, especially during its blossoming time from the late June to the middle of August. On June 26, 2004, the opening of the festival was held and this festival is happening throughout June to July. Pa Hin Ngam National Park every year becomes the host of number of visitors from various places visiting the park to admire the intoxicating beauty of the “Child of Nature”, Dok Kra Jiew when fully blossoming. The sprouts with mixed color between pink and purple amazes the sight of nature- lovers with its contrast with the greenery earth and millions of years- rock beds.

Well, let go inside the national park. If you drive yourself, you may park the car at the parking area, and take a mini bus, which is available only during the festival, with only 10 bath, to Dok Kra Jiew field. Walking? It can be. Is it too tiring? A bit, but it is worth walking to appreciate nature along the way leading to the field, (which is the climax!) especially in Do you know why the park is called that name? Pa Hin Ngam means the forest of spectacle rocks. Geographically, in the area, there are many rocks with different spectacle shapes, upon the seers’ imagination. Pa Hin Ngam National Park covers an area of 70,000 rai or 112 square kilometers. Most of the area is of the dense natural forest.

Remarkably, the national park is the bed for wild flower called Dok Kra Jiew, locally called Bua Sawan, and curcuma, for scientific name. The flowers grow and bloom only in the autumn, from June to August. Thus, it is the highlight of the national park, especially during its blossoming time from the late June to the middle of August. On June 26, 2004, the opening of the festival was held and this festival is happening throughout June to July. Pa Hin Ngam National Park every year becomes the host of number of visitors from various places visiting the park to admire the intoxicating beauty of the “Child of Nature”, Dok Kra Jiew when fully blossoming. The sprouts with mixed color between pink and purple amazes the sight of nature- lovers with its contrast with the greenery earth and millions of years- rock beds.

Well, let go inside the national park. If you drive yourself, you may park the car at the parking area, and take a mini bus, which is available only during the festival, with only 10 bath, to Dok Kra Jiew field. Walking? It can be. Is it too tiring? A bit, but it is worth walking to appreciate nature along the way leading to the field, (which is the climax!) especially in the morning. It is about 3.5 kilometers far in order to reach the end of the land bordering Central and Northeastern parts of Thailand, called Sood Pandin viewpoint, situated at an altitude of 846 meters above sea level, and it is only 2 kilometers away from the park’s headquarters. This is the first view stop that you should not miss.

Walking another 800 meters, you will meet the path to the Dok Kra Jiew field stretching far and wild in front of your eyesight. Mist of the early morning appears to be a mosquito net protecting the Child of Nature when they are to spring themselves to greet their guests. Along the way, signposts are available for visitors to read the information about the site, its attractions, and about Dok Kra Jiew nature The field can be seen from the Hin Ngam Rock Ground to the Sood Pandin viewpoint. Trailing, or taking photo for this fascinating seasonal spectacle is a real treat.

Being just a small part of tourism sector, Pa Hin Ngam National Park seems to serve for eco- tourists who quest for the truth of nature, or just want to study the nature of “Nature”. What you can expect is the color of forest, wildlife, and misty surrounding.

When your eyes are met with and your feet are stamping on strong strange- shaped earth- made rocks, just linger your eyes even more to the soft side of nature, like Dok Kra Jiew field, and you would see that on the solid side of things, soft and gentility appear.

More Information Travel Guide

Accommodations : In the park, camping sites are provided. For further information, please contact the Pa Hin Ngam National Park, PO Box 2, Por Tor Jor Tepsatit, Chaiyaphum, 36230, Tel: 01-930-7581.

[Source : thaiparks123.com]

Changi Beach Park, Singapore

2006-07-14T17:31:00.000+07:00

About the park : One of the oldest coastal parks in Singapore, this place brings back memories for Singaporeans who frequented this area in the 60s and 70s. The park is 3.2km long with stretches of sandy beaches between Changi Point and Changi Ferry Road.

The beach with pristine white sand extends into the park at places to form a continuous stretch of wide open area dotted with coconut palms, BBQ pits, Park benches and Shelters.

The Kampong ambionse has been carefully retained while jogging track and other amenities were added. Visitors can now jog or cycle along the winding tracks from Changi Point to Changi Ferry Terminal and back.

This is the place where families can gather over the weekends for picnics, swimming, barbecues or overnight camping. Sitting by the beach, you can look out to the sea overlooking Pulau Ubin, enjoy the gentle breeze of the sea, the sways of the coconut palms and listen to the waves rolling onto the white sandy beach. Bring your own food here, or you can get some at the nearby Changi Village.

The park is lit from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am.

Facilities : Play equipment, barbecue pits, camping areas, restroom

Activities : Barbecuing, cycling, camping, fishing, exercising, water sports

Getting there : Services 9, 19 and 89 to Car Parks 2,4 and 5 Nicoll Drive. Services 2 and 29 to Changi Village and 5-minutes walk across the pedestrian footbridge to the park.

Location : Along Nicoll Drive and Changi Coast Road
[Source : nparks.gov.sg]

Aso-Kuju National Park, Kyushu, Japan

2006-07-12T14:33:00.000+07:00

Aso National Park includes two groups of vol- canic mountains, Mt. Aso caldera and Mt. Kuju, the highest (1,79lm) in Kyushu.

Mt . Aso, an internationally famous active vol- cano, has the world's largest caldera basin which marks its original crater. Its diameter is 16 km from east to west and 32 km from north to south, and about 128 km in circumference. There are 3 new craters in central cone area, and southern most new crater is very active, constantly sending forth black smoke, accompanied by underground rumblings.

Mt. Kuju is famous of its vast foot slopes and highlands, which are covered with gentle and sunny grassland. Wild azalea growing in groups in this area is famous and beautiful in early sum- mer.

In and arround the park, there are many hot springs such as Beppu, Chojabaru, Yu-no-Tani and Uchino-Maki. The highway linking Beppu- Kuju-Aso-Kumamoto ensures visitors very com- fortable driving across the park and all around Kyushu.

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[Source : bootsnall.com]

Bali Barat National Park Indonesia

2006-07-04T11:23:00.000+07:00

General

Bali Barat National Park lies at the western side of Bali and is 77,000 ha, some 10 percent of Bali's total land area. The park is the last refuge of one of the most endangered birds of the world the Bali Starling.Bali Barat is mountainous and consists of primary monsoon forest, mangrove forest, savannah and coral islands.The peninsular Prapat Agung, with its extensive web of footpaths, is the most accessible part of the park. Here at Tegal Bunder, you will find the Bali Starling Recovery Project where the PHPA is trying to reintroduce Bali Starlings.Pulau Menjangan, an island north of the mainland part of the park, is an excellent place to explore the coral reefs.

Access

Bali Barat National Park is easy accessible from Gilimanuk, the ferry port where ferries to and from Java come and go. Gilimanuk is reached by ferry from Java or by bus from Denpasar or Singaraja. From Gilimanuk take a minibus or ojek to Cekik for the last three kilometer. Here you will find the PHPA headquarters. An other entry point is Labuhan Lalang, accessible by minibus from Gilimanuk. Labuhan Lalang lies at the main road to Singaraja, which cuts through the park. To reach Pulau Manjangan you can hire a motorboat from Labuhan Lalang (30-40 min).Permits and obligatory guides are available at the PHPA headquarters at Cekik, at the PHPA office in Labuhan Lalang or at the PHPA office in Denpasar.

Accomodation

Gilimanuk Asih Cottage Homestay Nusantara II, from Pak Made, a former PHPA chief. Homestay Kartika Chandra Homestay Gili Sari Cekik Camping area, no food Some simple rooms and bungalows, no food More Imformation Accomodation in Bali

Trekking

Along the coast of Prapat Agung, 25 km Sumber Klampok - Tegal Bunder Fauna Bali Barat National Park is a paradise for bird-watchers. They will find about 160 different species in the park.

Animals

Banteng (Bos javanicus), Wild Boar (Sus scrofa), Rusa Deer (Cervus timorensis), Long-tailed Macaque (Macaca fascicularis), Ebony Leaf Monkey (Trachypithecus auratus), Barking Deer or Muntjac (Muntiacus muntjak), Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Leopard Cat (Prionailurus bengalensis), Pangolin or Trenggiling (Manis javanicus), Large Flying Fox or Kalong (Pteropus vampyrus), Black Giant Squirrel (Ratufa bicolor), Water Monitor (Varanus salvator).

Address PHPA headquarters, Cekik PHPA, Labuhan Lalang PHPA, Jl.Suwung 40, Denpasar

[Source : geocities.com]

Ba Be National Park Vietnam

2006-07-01T14:50:00.000+07:00

Considered as the eighth national park of Viet Nam, Ba Be National Park is a valuable natural heritage. Covering more than 23,000 hectares, this beautiful region is a tropical rainforest area with over 410 named plant species and 300 wildlife species. It is surrounded by steep mountains up to 1554m high.

Ba Be National Park, or according to the mass, is simply called Ba Be (three lakes). In fact, this is the park’s main feature. Ba Be is three linked lakes, which have a total length of 8 km and a width of about 400m. The deepest point in the lakes is 35m. Nearly 50 kinds of freshwater fish reside there. Ba Be Lake is covered with many limestone mountain chains, which have numerous of caves and under-streams.

Puong Cave, 30m high, 300m long, with a navigable river inside – a part of Nang River, is an interesting place to visit by making a boat trip. Thousands of flitter-mice living in this cave generate many powerful odors.

Nang River flows at the foot of the limestone mountain, goes through Puong Cave to reach Ba Be Lake. It is navigable for 23 km between a point 4 km above Cho Ra and Dau Dang Waterfall, which consists of a series of spectacular cascades between perpendicular walls of rock.

Ao Tien is a small lake on the top of the mountain. The climate around here is very cool and fresh. Legend said that the fairies above always go down in this place to swim and play chess. Therefore, people name this place Ao Tien (the lake of fairy).

BA BE NATIONAL PARK : Bac Kan Province, Ba Be district Vietnam.

Doi Khuntan National Park

2006-06-27T16:35:00.000+07:00

Doi Khuntan National Park covers 255 sq. km on the border of Lampang and Lamphun with a habitat of evergreen and mixed deciduous forests and lowland scrub.

There are 182 confirmed bird species and 10 mammal species as well as many butterfly species. The park offers a hike to the 1,373 m summit of Doi Khuntan, with the trail leading from the railway station - German engineers building the line to Chiang Mai early in the 20th century opened up the area's dense forests. Most hikers take a day to reach the summit, 8.3 km from the station, but a relaxed hike allows an overnight at park bungalows before continuing to the summit. There are 13 bungalows for, officially, six to 20 people each and a camp site, food should be brought along.

Source : Doi Khuntan National Park

Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden Thailand

2006-06-24T10:57:00.000+07:00

In 1954 Mr.Pisit and Mrs. Nongnooch Tansacha bought 1500 rais of rolling hills and valleys at kilometer marker 163 on Sukhumvit road in Chonburi province. The newly purchased land was anticipated to become a fruit plantation filled with mangoes, oranges, coconuts as well as many other local fruits. But as fate may have it, Mrs. Nongnooch during her trip abroad, was inspired by the beauty of the world-renowned gardens and decided to turn the fruit orchard into a tropical garden of ornamental flowers and plants. At first meant for botanical conservation, the garden was later turned into a tourist attraction fully equipped with Thai style houses, cottages, villas, seminar halls, banquet halls, swimming pool, restaurants as well as other facilities constructed for tourist's convenience.

Opened to the public in 1980 , the garden was named “ Suan Nong Nooch ” in honor of Mrs. Nongnooch, as the word “Suan” means garden. In addition to continuing on her life's work of the garden, Mrs. Noongnooch spends her time between Bangkok and the orchard in Chieng-rai as well as Nong Nooch camping resort in Prachinburi province, which made its debut in 2001. In order to maintain the gardens, management was than handed over to her son, Mr. Kampon Tansacha.

Presently, Nong Nooch Tropical Garden & Resort is well known to those who want to take in an impressive Thai Cultural Show and find the biggest and most beautiful botanical garden in Southeast Asia. More than 2,000 visitors from around the world visit our garden daily for their enjoyment. At Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, we're always developing and improving the beautification process in order for the garden to look as it does today. Nong Nooch garden is also dedicated to education, preservation, research as well as the conservation of its vast palm collection and other tropical plants.

Since its debut as a tourist attraction, fascinating Thai Culture and traditional dances are presented daily in the theater within the garden compound. Besides the traditional shows, visitors will have an opportunity to see other performances such as religious ceremonies, martial arts, and The Elephant Show – one of the most popular attractions here. The shows are presented 3 or 4 rounds daily featuring elephants with special skills in playing football, dancing, and even interacting with tourists!!! Come ride on elephants, sightsee the garden via mini bus or relax in our lake on a pedal boat. Savor the taste of Thailand and other “Western” style food and beverages at any of our two restaurants Plubplung and Wivat kitchen. A mini bus service is available to those who want to rush back to Pattaya. To make your visit at the Nong Nooch Garden a memorable one, overnight accommodation is also available. Enjoy the “ Paradise ” by day and gaze the “ Starry ” sky by night – it's an experience you'll never forget.

Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden Chonburi Thailand

Head Office
Tel. 038-709 358-61, 038-238 158 Fax. 038-238 160

Chiang Mai Night Safari Park

2006-06-22T09:37:00.000+07:00

The Park lover shouldn’t miss.....Chiang Mai Night Safari Park grand opening on 6 february 2006

Chiang Mai Night Safari Park has been established to comply with Government’s policy to promote the tourism industries which produce income for the country. Chiang Mai Night Safari Park introduces alternatives and variety to tourism areas to compete with other countries. Chiang Mai Night Safari Park will have world’s standard in tourism conservation and research department overseas and facilitates animals and plants. Chiang Mai Night Safari Park is not just the zoo but will be an education centre for all students and tourists who visit. Tourists will have a good understanding of wild animals and forest. Chiang Mai Night Safari Park will also create other business opportunities in tourism areas and create jobs for local people.Chiang Mai Night Safari Park operating under a development scheme of special area for tourism (public organization) which is located in Chiangmai, central province in the northern region of Thailand. Chiangmai has a high potential in variety of tourism industry in South Indo China region. This is the target area in both development in products and services. Chiangmai has many tourist areas during day time but during night time there are not as many tourist areas. Chiangmai night Safari is an alternative for tourists during the night time. This will lead Chiang Mai Night Safari Park to be as the world class destination and will be preserving in character of traditional Thai Lanna culture.

Chatuchak Park

2006-06-17T13:45:00.000+07:00

History

This public park opening since 4 december 1981. The start point is State Railway of Thailand dedicate area to King Rama 9 for celebrate King birthday 4th loop on 5 december 1975 and the King Rama 9 bestow upon this garden name on 8 january 1986 as “Chatuchak Park”

Chatuchak Park highlight

Chatuchak park is the center of unity from variety people who know the important of green area to relax and save environment. The memorial of that theme still stand on the Chatuchak park is time tower, flower time and the asean sculpture by 6 countries. All memorial is the logo for Chatuchak park now.

Today Chatuchak park is the paradise for health lover ….in the Bangkok city where you can walk and run in the shade of tree following the path you will see literature garden, herb garden and the fish bridge..or you can relax by row the boat or take boat bicycle in the pond also make an exercise in the exercise zone. People come here around 7,000 and for weekend or government holiday is about 30,000 per day.

How to get there

Bus: 3 8 26 27 28 29 34 39 44 52 59 63 77 90 96 104 112 134 136 138
Aircondition – Bus: 2 3 9 10 12 13 23 38 145
Address: Kampangphet road 1, lardyao, chatuchak Bangkok 10900 Thailand
Area: 190 Rais
Working hours: 04.30 Am -21.00 Pm (daily)

Suan Luang Rama 9, Bangkok

2006-06-15T17:10:00.000+07:00

Suan Luang Rama 9 or The King Rama 9 Royal Park Is the best completely metropolitan park with biggest 500 Rais. Established by Suan Luang Rama 9 foundation and Thai people who love the King. This park was set for dedicate to King Rama 9 when the celebrate 60 years times (5 loops) Birthday on 5 december 1987.

6 zone in Suan Luang Rama 9

Divided by the function that not only for relax but also for knowledge too.

1. Homage to His Majesty

The first and foremost of Suan Luang Rama 9 which is called Uthayan Maharaj (mean "Garden of the Great King") to symbolize the Sovereign, Grace and Majesty.

In the water around was set to be a boat place that can make you more relax.

2. Botanical Garden

Dedicated to the propragation of knowledge, collection and research on the various types of flora and national garden by 7 country.

3. Trapangkaew reservoir

A reservior in line with the flood-preventation project inspired by His Majesty the King, which is the foremost of subsequent water projects.

4. Rommaniya Garden

An open miniature garden that set following Thailand's natural heritage, including its mountains and geological features.

5. The Sanam Rasdara

Wide open field intended for various types of entertainment and festive occasions. Sanam Rasdara (people field) was set to be the couple of Sanam Luang (Royal field).

6. The Water Garden

Water garden, various species of fish and other aquatic birds. Water- fowl and multifarious aquatic plants…

Suan Luang Rama 9 Address

Sukhumvit Road 103 (udomsuk) nongbon pravej bangkok 10260
Tel : +662-3281385-6
Fax : +662-3281387

How to get there

Bus 133, 145, 207
Air-condition Bus 13, 8, 11

Working hour 6.00-18.00 (daily)

Ticket fee 15 Baht

Pang Sida National Park Sakaeo, Thailand

2006-06-13T18:12:00.000+07:00

General Information
Pang Sida National Park covers the area of Amphur Muang of Sa Kaew Province, Wattana Nakorn and Amphur Na Dee of Prachinburi Province. There are fertile forests consisting value natural resources and many beautiful natural uniqueness. Its area is about 594 km2. It was designated a national park on 22 February 1982 to be the 41st national park of Thailand.

Topography
The landscape is complex high mountains. It is fertile and composed of many kinds of plants. The forests include moist evergreen forest, dry evergreen forest, dipterocarp forest and grassland which are the important sources of water and streams. Wild animals found in the park, for examples, bull, elephant, red bull, tiger, deer, barking deer, bear, warthog, and hornbill. Tourists can easily see the wild animals living in the nature like Khao Yai National Park. There was also found white-water crocodiles in the year 1991 in the area of Huay Nam Yen Forest, Amphur Muang , Sa Kaeo Province. It was expected to be the biggest and the last living place for crocodiles in Thailand.

Climate
Most of the area is rain forest and in monsoon climate that causes rain regularly so that the temperature is not so hot. The rainy season starts from June to November. The winter is from December to February; approximately temperature is 8 – 15 degrees Celsius. The summer is from March to May.

Flora and Fauna
The forest in Pang Sida National Park is rain forest, semi-evergreen forest, montane forest and deciduous forest. There have valuable plants such as Yang, Krabak (a kind of Dipterocaparceae), Red Hopea, Makhaa mong, Tabak (a kind of Lagerstroemia), Sela (a kind of Lythreceae), Burmese ebony, hog plum, Samor (a kind of Terminalia) black wood and rosewood, each spreading in a forest of its kind, and lower plants such as rattan, fernmoss and many kinds of ground orchid.

Because the forest in this area is productive forest, and the source of many rivers, so that there is a good habitat for wild animals, every big and small size and more than 200 kinds of bird, found and spreading there, such as wild elephant, seladang, banteng, tiger, Asiatic black bear, hill myna and dove, and also rare fresh-water crocodile.

Pang Sida National Park : P.O. Box 55, Tayak Sub-district, Amphur Muang Sa Kaeo Sakaeo Thailand 27000

Source : dnp.go.th

How to Relax properly on a Suan Rotfai Park

2006-06-09T17:50:00.000+07:00

Suan Rotfai Park in Bangkok (Thailand)

Welcome to Vachira benjathat or Suan Rotfai (Train garden) a recommend public park, not only for relax but also knowledge and fun too. It's have Butterfly garden, traffic miniature, Canoe, libraly and swimingpool inside. Decorate all the park by sculpture of playing children will fresh the atmosphere up. Most of people ride the bicycle (can hire from the front 20 Baht per day, half of them was pink with Hello Kitty sticker).

Good for excercise and perfect to relax by manies slope for wind cycle, similar with Teletubbies scene (in the old time it's was golf place). Most of people that come here was a family, lay down on the grass and picnic while the children riding bicycle around. We share smile ang laughter together.

Suan Rotfai was quite popular for photographer, It's make the picture look fresh and natural.

Suan Rotfai : Try it once you will unforgettable.

Suan Rotfai Information

Area 375 Rai
Working hour 05.00 -21.00
Address Kampangphet 3 Rd. Lardyao Chatuchak Bangkok 10900 Thailand
(near chatuchak market, opposite the central Lardproa Departmentstore)

Bangkok Butterfly Garden and insectarium, Suan Rotfai

2006-06-07T18:53:00.000+07:00

Break the Butterfly collection box to the real life.

Garden of butterfly and insect was set in 4 Rai in south-east of Suan Rotfai park, Thailand.

Inside Butterfly garden

1 Rai Dome was separate to 2 zone.
1. Exhibition; 7 exhibition present as multimedia knowledge. Good for student to learn and understand butterfly circle.

2. Butterfly cage; Journey by walk-in style with waterfall, beautiful flower (include the butterfly food), insect and more than 500 butterfly (20 species) in the nature life on 1,168 square metre.

Working hour 8.30-16.30 (Tuesday-Sunday)
Bus (Station is near Chatuchak market) 3 8 26 27 28 34 38 39 44 63 90 96 104 112 134 138
Air-condition Bus 2 3 9 10 12 13

Public use Week day approximate 2,000-5,000
Week end approximate 5,000-10,000

Chaloem Rattanakosin National Park Kanchanaburi, Thailand

2006-06-03T13:49:00.000+07:00

Topography : Chaloem Rattanakosin national park is the smallest park in Kanchanaburi province. Its main features are fertile forests, steep limestone mountains, waterfalls and mysterious caves. The park was designated in February 1980 as Thailand's 17th national park covering an area of 59 square kilometers. The forested, limestone mountains of the park are the watershed of Mae Klong river. The highest peak in the park is Kam Paeng mountain which reaches 1260 meters.

The park is mostly covered by dry evergreen forest, deciduous forest with some areas of bamboo forest. There are many kinds of animal in the park, such as leopard, Banteng, Gaur, deer, white-handed gibbons and monkeys. Over 60 species of bird have been recorded in the park, including Oriental Pied Hornbills, Francolin, Tickell's Blue and Red-Flydatchers and Coppersmith Barbets. A special type of animal is "water dog" or barking tree frog (Manam of Kiadwag in Thai), a rare frog with a croak that is remarkably similar to a dog's bark.

Highlights and tourist attractions : Tharn Lod Noi Cave The subtle lighting in this 300 meters cave illuminates the many stalactites. A small stream inside cools the air in the cave. A 2km trail leads from this cave to its sister cave. On this trail there is a huge tree covered with bamboo stakes that villagers use to climb and collect honey from bee nests in the upper branches.An hour walk would take one to the other cave.

Tharn Lod Yai cave A spectacular sinkhole with a natural stone arch over the stream. The cave is an ancient graveyard; and weapons, skeletons and charms have been found in the cave.

How to get there : From Kanchanaburi drive along the route no. 323 to the west to the intersection with route no. 3086. Turn right (to the north) on to route number 3086 and drive to Nong Pru district. Turn left (to the west) onto the road 3480 to Ban Tha Lamyat. There is a dirt road to the park headquarters. The distance from Kanchanaburi to the park is about 96 km.

Contact address : Chaloem Rattanakosin National Park P.O. Nongprue Amphur Nongprue Kanchanaburi 71220

Source : trekthailand.net

Phu Kradung National Park, Loei, Thailand

2006-05-31T09:19:00.000+07:00

Phu Kradung National Park Located in the north eastern province of Loei , the park is one of Thailand's most romantic spots. The 1360 meters high mountain might have received its name Phu Kradung from its bell like shape ( kradung means bell in Thai).

The park is largely covered with seasonal tropical rain forest and ever green forests. The 60 square kilometers plateau is a savanna of pines, oak, beech, etc. There are some mammals including elephant and barking deer, and many bird species in the park.

The region receives heaviest rain in October and there is almost no rain during December to February. The park is closed from June to August because of intense pressure on the environment by the visitors. Most popular months are October to January when the park can be crowded on weekends.

Tents and porters can be arranged at the park offices located at the foot of the mountain and at the top.

It is a 9 km distance from the base of the mountain to the park head quarters at the top. The final 4 km is a walk on the plateau to reach to the park head quarters and the camping ground.

Villagers have set up food and drink stalls along the climb. The trek takes 3 to 6 hrs .On the plateau visitors have 50 km of marked trails to cliffs, waterfalls and meadows. Expedition into the deep forest where large animals exist should be accompanied by a guide provided by the park office.

Source : trekthailand.8k.com

Chiang Dao National Park Chiang Mai, Thailand

2006-05-25T10:25:00.000+07:00

Chiang Dao is the ridge of mountain of Doi Chiang Dao and Pha Dang. This is the same area of Chian Dao Wild Animals Protection Area and Sri Lanna National Park which namely the Chiang Dao National Park. The forest of the northern part of Thailand is the source of Ping river and Mae Tang river or so called "Khun Nam Ping and Khun Nam Mae Tang" which are located in the National Conservation Forest of Chiang Dao, Amphur Viang Haeg, Amphur Chiang Dao and Forest Conservation of Mae Fang river in Amphur Fang, Chiang Mai province. Geographic here is the complexity of mountains and has the fertile forest. The natural highlights of this national park are Sri Sangwan waterfall, Pang Tong waterfall, Nivet Hold of Water, Krab cave, Tab Tao cave, Doi Pha Tang and Doi Bha Dang which you can make a sightseeing at the top of mountain. Additional, this area also had been found the interesting historical evidence. The national park covered area totally about 1,123.336 square kilometers or 702,085 rais was established on November 2, 2000.

Geographical Features The area, in general, consists of complicated mountains. The main mountains in the east part, almost sedimentary rock, are Doi Thumglab, Doi Huatoe, Doi Khunhuay Sai, Doi Phadang, Doi Thum Ngob and Doi Danfak. The main mountains in the west part, covered by forest, are Doi Khampra, Doi Pukphukka, Doi Lekjee, Doi Sankiew-khompra, Doi Kiew Who Lom, Doi Tuay and Doi Yang klor. In the middle of the high mountain ranges, north and south between Huay Mae Jok and Hnong Kheaw Village, is the low-land which has low mountains, for examples, Doi Thummyung and Doi Khunpao. And in the west part, the highest area about 400-1,800 meters above sea level, has Doi Pukphukka, about 1,794 meters above sea level, be the highest mountain. There is heavy rain because the area is influenced by southwestern monsoon.

Weather Condition The temperature is quite hot in summer and cold in winter with the lowest temperature about 7.5 degrees Celsius, and the highest temperature about 26.7 degrees Celsius. There is heavy rain in rainy season approximately 1,838.5 mm. of rain all the year round with the heaviest rain in August.

The area has not been suffered by the weather except some time in winter which has heavily windy rain come with hail in which can destroy the local orchard and cause wild water blowing down heavily. The wild water is too much so that can damage the communication in the area and the nearby area.

Varieties of Plants and Wild Animals The area consists of complicated mountain range and productive forest which is the source of water. In the semi-evergreen forest, montane forest and pine forest has the valuable plants such as wild champak, Yang, Malabar ironwood, baleric myrobalan, cinnamon tree, pine, Heang (a kind of Dipterocarpus obtusifolius) and eng. And in the mixed forest and deciduous forest has the valuable plants such as Burmese ebony, ironwood, Tabak (a kind of Lagerstroemia), Yorpar (a kind of Rubiaceae), Sela (a kind of Lagerstroemia), Chittagong wood, ingyin, Siamese sal, myobalan wood, Tiew (a kind of Catoxylum), many kinds of bamboo and grass, etc.

The area is in the same forest of Chiang Dao Animal Reservation, Chiang Dao District, so that make it be the habitat of valuable animals such as goral, wild boar, barking deer, banteng, guar, porcupine, langur, palm civet, squirrel, chipmunk, many kinds of bird and reptile. And the amphibians found near river are many kinds of frog, toad.

Chiang Dao National Park Muang Na Sub-district, Chiang Dao, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50170 Tel. : 0 5326 1466

Source : dnp.go.th

Pu Lan Ka National Park Chaiyaphum, Thailand

2006-05-23T10:11:00.000+07:00

The Pu Lan Ka National Park plays an important part role in Thailand’s efforts to take care of its culture, history, and sustain its ecosystem for the benefit of future generations. The park’s verdant forests that offer a protected home for all kinds of wild animals, was established as a national park by the committee of the National Parks Department of Thailand, the committee of the Chaiyaphum Forest Resource Protection agency, the Environment Conservation Club of Chaiyaphum, and the Northeast Environment Organisation of Thailand.

History : The Pu Lan Ka National Park plays an important part role in Thailand’s efforts to take care of its culture, history, and sustain its ecosystem for the benefit of future generations. The park’s verdant forests that offer a protected home for all kinds of wild animals, as well as numerous varieties of trees and flowers in
the forests and open land. Pu Lan Ka was established as a national park by the committee of the National Parks Department of Thailand, the committee of the Chaiyaphum Forest Resource Protection agency, the Environment Conservation Club of Chaiyaphum, and the Northeast Environment Organisation of Thailand.

Traveling Route : The Pu Lan Ka National Park welcomes visitors all year round. How to get there? From Chaiyaphum’s Muang district to Nong Bor Deng district, it is a comfortable 26 km journey. And from Nong Bor Deng district to the park headquarters is another 17 km.

Accommodations : There are five campsites with a capacity of 50 persons, and utilities are in place. To get more details or make a reservation, you can contact the Accommodation Service, National Parks Section, the Office of Nature Conservation, the Forestry Department, Bangkok, Tel: (02) 579-7223, (02) 561-4292-4 extension 724 or 725.

Source : thaiparks123.com

Pa Hin Ngam National Park, Chaiyaphum, Thailand

2006-05-16T17:58:00.002+07:00

Chaiyaphum province is one of the least visited regions in Thailand, which is strange, because the natural attractions found there are hard to beat. If you have traveled anywhere in Thailand before, you will be pleased when you visit Chaiyaphum.

Pu Lan Ka, Sai Thong, and Pa Hin Ngam – forests in Chaiyaphum that have been established as national parks – are already famous for their strangely shaped, unique rock formations, and the gorgeous Dok Kra Jiao flower fields. In Pa Hin Ngam National Park, surrounded by assorted small trees and orchids, some rocks are in the shape of nails, whereas others look like Naga (mythical serpents) heads, or ancient castles. Primarily, though, the park is carpeted with the queen of Thailand’s flowers, the pink and white Dok Kra Jiao flowers, which beautifully adorn all parts of the park. The largest such fields in the country.

The Pa Hin Ngam National Park, which is 100 km from Chaiyaphum’s Muang district and 270 km from Bangkok, is found in Ban Rai subdistrict, Tep Satit district, Chaiyaphum province. Long popular with Chaiyaphum locals, in 1985, the Tep Satit Forestry Department conducted a survey of the present day park, and discovered exquisitely shaped rock formations that had ben thrown up by a changing Earth.. A decision was then made that the area should be conserved as a tourist and relaxation zone. It became a conservation area, and in October 1986, a 10 sq km area was settled as the Pa Hin Ngam Park. In 1993, the Forestry Department of Thailand conducted a more thorough local survey, and found that the surrounding areas also exhibited astounding geological formations, and that the area should become a national park. Eventually, on 19th September 1994, around 112 sq km of area was established as the Pa Hin Ngam National Park.

The Hin Ngam Rock Ground covers an area of 10 rai, full of some of the most unusual rock formations you will ever have seen. It is believed that the rocks were initially thrown up out of an angry earth, and have become eroded by time, wind, and rain over the aeons. The Hin Ngam Rock Ground makes you wonder at the beauty of nature, and the strange features of the rocks. It is located at the park’s western edge, and is easily accessible by road.

Accommodations : In the park, camping sites are provided. For further information, please contact the Pa Hin Ngam National Park, PO Box 2, Por Tor Jor Tepsatit, Chaiyaphum, 36230, Tel: 01-930-7581.

Source : thaiparks123.com

Doi Inthanon National Park - a Must See in Chiang Mai Thailand

2006-05-15T09:18:00.000+07:00

From the cold Himalaya (Everest) in Indiaand Nepal, the sierra was laying through the north of Thailand and finished at Doi Inthanon Chiang Mai, the Roof of Thailand. Highest mountain about 2,565 metres above sea level that make it’s cold and fresh by humid especially for the peak that turn to tropical rain forest. Cover by fog and the cold forever…

Atmosphere of Doi Inthanon National Park, Thailand

Doi Inthanon National Park atmosphere is cold and shading. It’s have a moss fern and orchid cover the trunk of big tree…on the ground floor by plants like a carpet, same as mystery Himmapan (the imagine forest)

Rare to see on Doi Inthanon National Park, Thailand

One part of Doi Inthanon National Park is an absorb basin that now was develop to the natural education path walk by set a wood bridge through the jungle for ecology study.

Variety of plants from Himalaya such as “1,000 Years Roses”(Rhododendron arboreum subsp. Subvayi), white roses, orchid with rare species, strange parasite plant. And animals from Himalaya such as cliff deer, ghost rat, water rat, long tail ghost rat, short tail ghost rat, Salamander, etc.

Paradise for Bird watching at Doi Inthanon National Park, more than 370 birds species both of local and emigration when winter comes.

Another natural is waterfall; Maeya, Siriphoom, Vachiratharn and Maepan. And trekking way that perfect view by fantastic forest.

Highlight of Doi Inthanon National Park, Thailand

1. Old growth forest that green forever through hot and cold..through summer and winter, moss and fern (epiphyte)...that quality never find in another part of Thailand!!
2. Savanna field, slope cliff....panorama scene
3. Orange and yellow leaf on autumn (december - february)
4. Variety of blooming flower to competition the beauty (february-march)

Doi Inthanon National Park Chiang Mai - The park you should not miss in Thailand

Pha Tup Forest Park

2006-03-15T11:08:00.000+07:00

Pha Tup Forest Park located in Pha Tub Village, Pha Singha District, Nan province, Northern Thailand; This arboretum is located 12 kms. from the provincial community on Highway No. 1080. Pha Tup Forest Park was covered the area of 0.84 sq.km. The Royal Forest Department declared this forest park on October 1, 1978.

Pha Tup Forest Park is Evergreen Forest and Mixed Deciduous Dipterocarp Forest. Flora found included Teak, Lagerstroemia cuspidata, Payung, Xylia xylocarpa, Ardisia sp., laurel and Morinda sp., including herbs and various vine species packed grown as ground plants.

Fauna found are serow, barking deer, wild pig, squirrel, jungle fowl, mouse deer, palm civet, bear, snake and various bird species and there are several caves in the arboretum area worth visiting by nature lovers...

Khao Luang Forest Park

2006-03-14T10:56:00.000+07:00

Khao Luang Forest Park located in Wang Ma Sub-district, Lad Yao District, Nakorn Sawan Province and Uthai Thani Province, situated in Pah Khao Luang National Reserved Forest, covered the area of 95.00 sq.km. The Royal Forest Department declared this forest park on February 22, 1996.

Khao Luang Forest Park's topography

It is high and sloped mountain, solo situated on the western plain of Nakorn Sawan province. Khao Luang Summit is the highest summit which is 772 metres above the average sea level. The second highest summit is Khao Khiew Summit which is 762 metres above the average sea level. Generally, it’s limestoned mountain. The slope of most of the area is more than 35%. Forest on the mountain is abundant. It’s where various animals live. It’s the watershed area of Wang Ma Canal and Bang La Mung Canal in Nakorn Sawan Province.

Flora and Fauna on Khao Luang Forest Park

The Mixed Deciduous Forest: it’s clear forest mixed with deciduous forest. There are small and average-size of trees. Bamboo is crowded grown. Flora found consist of Spondias pinnata, Leguminosae genus, Bombax sp., Lagerstroemia sp., Xylia xylocarpa, Pterocarpus macrocarpus, and so on.

The Dry Deciduous Dipterocarp Forest: found around the foothill area. Most of trees are small species. Grass covers the ground. Almost every year, there will be forest fire. Flora found consist of Shorea obtusa, Shorea siamensis, Pterocarpus macrocarpus, Dipterocarpus tuberculatus, Dipterocarpus obtusifolius, Sindora siamensis, Thyrsostachys siamemsis, etc.
The Dry Evergreen Forest: found on top of mountain, valley and crowded forest consisted of vines, rattan and orchid. Flora recorded are Hopea Odorata, Dipterocarpus sp., Baccaurea sp., Myrsinacae sp., SOMPONG, Lagerstroemia sp., Chukrasia venlutina, etc.

Source : Forest Park Thailand

Ao Phangnga Marine National Park

2006-03-13T10:09:00.000+07:00

Ao Phangnga Marine National Park is 401 sq. km of coast between Ko Phuket and Krabi and accessible from both places. The bay is composed of spectacular, sheer limestone crags and islands, mangrove forest, clear seas and coral which combine to make one of Thailand's greatest and most photogenic wonders. The sheltered waters remain calm year-round adding to its appeal. Islands such as Ko Phanak and Ko Hong are favourite overnight anchorages for sailing yachts. The more adventurous might try sea canoeing, where you can penetrate the hongs, the mysterious hearts of islands such as Ko Panak and Ko Hong - hidden worlds of tropical flora and fauna only recently discovered from the air. They appear to be collapsed cave systems, open to the sky and surrounded by towering limestone walls. Of similarly great interest are Tham Lod Yai, Tham Lod Lek and Ko Talu, cave like passages through eroded limestone archways, with great curtains of overhanging stalactites.

Boat rides along the labyrinthine canals of the mangrove swamps are also rewarding. Rock paintings three to five thousand years old decorate sites such as Khao Khian, or the 'Mountain of Nail Island from James Bond's Ko Khao Phing Kan. (TAT)Writing', which rises above Ko Panyi. Just before the mouth of the Phangnga River there are black and ochre rock paintings of people, crocodiles, dolphins and sharks. Another diversion is the pearl farm on Ko Yao Yai, where guided tours familiarize the visitor with the process of making cultured pearls. There is also the popular tourist attraction of Ko Khao Phing Kan, famous as "James Bond Island" from its use in the movie 'The Man with the Golden Gun'. Nearby Ko Panyi has an entire Muslim fishing village of about 500 households built on stilts in the sea and connected by wooden bridges. There is one school in the village on a plot of land with a mosque and burial ground together with several restaurants.

Source: Siam Wanderer

Mu Koh Phetra National Park

2006-03-09T09:42:00.000+07:00

Mu Koh Phetra National Park is in the areas of 2 provinces of Thailand; Satun and Trang. It consists of a long coastline from Langu district to Thung Wa district and several offshore islands such as Koh Phetra, Koh Khao Yai, Koh Lalobaentae, and Koh Perama. Boats to these islands are available from the Pak-Bara Pier. Accommodation is available at the park office (3 kms. before Pak-Bara) and on Kok Li Di. Private run bungalows are available on Koh Bulon.

*Koh mean island

Romaneenart Park, Bangkok

2006-03-03T19:17:00.000+07:00

Rommareenart Park mean "The garden of support by Her Royal Highness" that name is bestow on by Her majestiy Queen Sirikit.

In the pass; Romaneenart park, Bangkok is the place that King Rama 5 be kind enough to bought and let established the jail on 1889 and start to use this jail on 1890.

On picture is One of the old watch towers in Romaneenart Park.

The Romaneenart park, Bangkok is the project of Ministry of Interior for offer up to Queen Sirikit in the celebrate 60th her majesty birthday on 12 August 1993. Then move the jail to Bangkhen District and modify the environment, reconstruct the building to Romaneenart park, Bangkok...relax park in the city.

Highlight of Romaneenart Park, Bangkok

1. Romaneenart Park, Bangkok is a relax place for exercise and set the activities for people in the city. Also conserve the ancient remains that show architecture; which recieve the inspiration from europe in the King Rama 5 period.

(continue soon)

Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park

2006-02-28T17:00:00.000+07:00

Generally steep mountains. The park borders with Laos in the northern part, in Chaiburi dstrict. The southern part of the park runs into Petchabun province. The mountain range includes the peaks of Phu Pangma, Phyu Lomloh, Phu Hin Rong Kla and Phu Mahn Yow, the tallest in the park at 1,800 meters above sea level. The second tallest in the park is Phu Lomloh at 1,664 meters. The park is the source of headwaters of many streams including Huay Muad Kon and Huay Luang Yai.

The climate is similar to that of Phu Kra Dung and Phu Luang. Because of its high altitude, the park is cool all year round, especially in the cool season (November to January) when temperatures can occasionally drop to near freezing point.

The park has mixed deciduous, dry dipterocarp, dry evergreen, and hill evergreen forests. The mixed deciduous forest tends to be spacious and open. Tree species commonly found include Dipterocarpus obtusifolius, Shorea obtusa, Shorea siamensis and Dipterocarpus tuberculatus.

The dry evergreen forest has better and moister soil, particularly in higher elevations and along the streams. Species include Dipterocarpus alatus, Hopea ferrea, Hopea oborata, Anisoptera cochinchinensis, Dalbergia oliveri, Chukrasia venlatina, bamboo, and Brahm among others.

Hill evergreen forest is seen at higher elevations of 1,000 meters and up. Species tend to be soft woods. Important species include Dacrydium elatum, Betula alnoides, Eugenia cumini, Anneslea fragrans Podocarpus imbricatus and Pinus merksii P. kasiya.

The sandy flat areas on ridge tops support Sphagnum recuryum, algae and perennial plants such as Burmannia disticha and Osbeckia chinensis. In addition, may orchid species can be found in rocky areas, including Lycopodium phlegmaria and rhododendron. These flowers bloom between the rainy and cool seasons, in November.

It is believed that the park areas, in the past, had a large diversity of wildlife. During the years of fighting between the communists and government forces a lot of forest area were disturbed and much of the wildlife was gone. Remaining wildlife includes tigers, leopards, Asiatic Black Bears, wild boar, fox, monkeys, leopard cats, wild hare and many bird species such as boves barbets, common Flameback, Asian Barred Owlet, Brown Hawk-Owl, jungle fowl, bulbuls, and swallows.

Highlights and tourist attractions

Mae Wa National Park

2006-02-27T09:45:00.000+07:00

Mae Wa National Park address

Mu 2, Mae Wa Sub-district, Thoen, Lampang, Thailand 52230

By Car; Use national road number 1 (Asia Highway Road) from Lampang Province to Tak Province and turn left at a byroad between kilometer stone number 498 – 499 for 10 kilometers. In addition, the north part of the surveyed forest is close to national road number 1048 which goes from Thoen District, Lampang Province to Thungsaliam District, Sukhothai Province.

Source : National Park

Pha Taem National Park

2006-02-24T09:19:00.000+07:00

Pha Taem National Park is the largest prehistoric rock painting site in Thailand. It was relatively dated to around 3,000 - 4,000 years ago. The Pha Taem cliff lies along side of the Mekong River in Khong Jiam District, Ubon Ratchathani Province. The 340 square kilometers Pha Taem National Park have variety of interesting scenes. The Mekhong river which serves as a long natural border between Pha Taem National Park and Loas, provides some excellent views.

There are 4 groups of impressive paintings altogether more than 300 images which mainly described a daily life of prehistoric human, most of them reflected hunting and fishing activities.

The general topography of Pha Taem National Park are undulating plains and highlands, and is part of the Phannom Dongrak mountain range. Rock pillars and rock formations are characteristics of Pha Taem National Park. Sandstone is the most common rock type found. The Mekhong river is the ends of the many streams of Pha Taem National Park.

Pha Taem National Park has a monsoon climate with three seasons: rainy season (June - October), cool season (October to February) and the dry and hot season (February - June).

Pha Taem National Park is covered by Dipterocarp forest with Shorea obtusa, Shorea siamensis, Dipterocarpus obtusifollus and some beautiful flowers. There are also some dry evergreen forests near the streams.

Phu Pha Yon national park

2006-02-22T09:12:00.000+07:00

Phu Pha Yon national park covers 829 square km. of land straddling 3 provinces in northeast of Thailand; Sakon Nakorn, Nakorn Phanom and Mukdahan. The Phu Pha Yon national park was formerly called Huay Huat; in August 28, 2000 the name was changed to Phu Pha Yon after an outstanding cliff with ancient paintings on it.

The Phu Pha Yon national park is part of the Phu Phan mountain range in Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom and Mukdahan provinces, with elevations up to 600 meters above sea level. The hills in the Phu Pha Yon national park are sources of water for several river streams including Huai Sai Noi and Huai Bang Sai. Huay Huat reservoir in the park is a popular spot for the local people. Around the reservoir are very beautifully shaped rock formations. Highlight beauty of the place is the purple flower called Dohk Du Si Ta which blooms in the rainy season.

May - October is the rainy season with August being the wettest month. Cool season is November - January with average minimum temperature being 16º C. February - May is hot season when the average maximum temperature could be 32 - 36º C.

The Erawan National Park

2006-02-20T11:31:00.000+07:00

The Erawan National Park was established in June 1975 as Thailand's 12th national park. It covers an area of 550 square km. of high mountains and valleys. The eastern mountains rise to nearly thousand meters with shear limestone cliffs. The mountains protect the area from the eastern monsoon resulting in a low average rainfall. In summer the weather is hot, but it is cool between November and February. The main feature of the park is the amazing 7 step Erawan waterfall.

Beautiful deciduous forest covers about 80 % of the park with Pterocorpus macrocarpus, Afzelia xylocarpa, Hopea odorata and Spondias pinnata being some of the dominant tree species. There are also dry evergreen, dipterocarp and bamboo forest. Wildlife surveys of reptiles, mammals, birds and amphibians have been carried out. If you are lucky you may see the elephants, Siamese hare, gibbons, flying squirrels, eagles, king cobras, white-eyes or pythons. Fish, crabs and insect are abundant in many steams.

Admission fee: 200 Baht/person (1$ about 40 Baht)

Similan islands national park

2006-02-17T09:14:00.000+07:00

Similan islands national park was established in 1982 by covering 128 square km. on Andaman sea. In 1998 Tachi Island(the northernmost island in the group) was added making the total area 140 square km. It is in Khura-Buri district of Phang Nga province, Thailand.

Similan in Malay language means number 9. It's the number of islands in the group. After including another 2 more islands in the north the marine park now contains 11 islands.

Similan islands national park are rich in flora and fauna. The islands are combination of several forest types; convergence of evergreen forest and coral reef. The Similan islands national park bio diversity ranges from the world's largest whale shark to rare birds such as Pigeon, Nicobar and Pied Imperial Pigeon, 22 species of reptiles, as well as 27 species of mammals, and at least 4 species of amphibians. These animals have been living in these nature long before the first human came.

You will super relax and be part of nature since park and beach, when come to Similan islands national park.....

Thaleban National Park

2006-02-16T09:21:00.000+07:00

Thaleban national park occupies a 196 square kilometers place in Satun province in the southern tip of Thailand, close to Malaysia. Most parts of the park is made up of limestone mountains with many many caves. Rainforests grow on both lowland and higher elevations. Mangrove forests are found in the south-west area close to the Andaman sea.

Study over several years recorded 406 wildlife species including 46 mammals, 289 bird species, 8 hornbills, 40 reptiles, and 20 amphibious animals.

There are a few "Sa Kai" (a local savage) people still living the forest in the park. These people are very close to the forest, and their lifestyle goes in harmony with the forest system. They do not practice agriculture but support the life is by hunting. They relocate from place to place, and love lonely life. However civilization and deforestation have been changing their way of living.

Thaleban National Park Climate

Southwest monsoon comes between May to October, that brings lot of rainfalls. The driest months are December to April.

The park's headquarters is located in a valley floor between two limestone mountains and alongside a 32 hectare lake shaped like a figure of eight. From this beautiful spot there are several trails leading to the park's major scenic places. One worth visiting spot is the 720 meters summit of Kin mountain where hikers can pitch a camp

Thaleban National Park accommodations and facilities

There are 6 bungalows for 6 to 8 people each, and a dormitory style accommodation for up to 40 people. The guide can be arranged at the headquarters. Please contact at phone number: 074-797 073.

How to get there

The Thaleban National Park is 37 km from Satun and 90 km from Had Yai.

Source : Trek Thailand

Doi Suthep - Pui National Park

2006-02-15T10:20:00.000+07:00

This Doi Suthep - Pui National Park majestic forest park covers a mountain that is situated a few miles from Chiang Mai, Thailand's second largest city. Despite its proximity to an urban center, Doi Suthep is is a wonderful place to encounter wildlife. Doi Suthep - Pui National Park also houses a royal palace, 2 Hmong hill tribe villages, and a 600 years old Buddhist monastery, Wat Prathat.

The lush evergreen forest can be found on the eastern slope of Doi Suthep and close to Wat Prathat. This distinct zone; which begins at about 1000 meters and ascends another 400, harbors a great number of lowland bird species. Above about 1,400 meters the vegetation dries up considerably, though there are rich, sporadic clusters of dense forest in ravines and shaded areas. In these isolated pockets of vegetation can be spotted more of Doi Suthep's many birds.

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Trip in Doi Suthep - Pui National Park

(1/2 to 1 Day. Round trip to summit 46 km. Go to market on Maninopharat Road at the Chang Phuak Gate intersection to catch a "2 rows" bus to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep. Or go to the red minibuses on Huay Kaew Road by the front gate of Chiang Mai University. City Bus 3 terminates at the Huay Kaew waterfall.)

A trip up to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep is a pilgrimage for Thais who visit Chiang Mai. Beyond the temple the King's mountain retreat at Phuping and the Hmong village of Ban Doi Pui (Ban Maew) also attract many tourists.

The road to Doi Suthep - Pui National Park that snakes up the mountain has been widened as far as the royal palace to handle the increasingly heavy flow of visitors up the mountain.

Doi Suthep - Pui National Park offers some pleasant walking that is easy as long as you stay on the wide tracks. The upper part of the mountain will interest nature lovers. The car parks at the main sights have lots of stalls selling souvenirs, drinks and food.

Khao Yai National Park, Thailand

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Many Bangkokian are often looking for a place to relax that's not too far from the city. Khao Yai National Park, Thailand is always a favourite for those who are truly in need of a place where they can really get back to nature. And the main reason is its relatively close proximity to the city.

Since being declared Thailand's first national park in 1962, Khao Yai National Park, Thailand has been a very popular attraction. People go there for various outdoor activities ranging from education, wildlife watching, trekking, camping, bird watching, mountain biking and even river rafting.

Access to Khao Yai National Park, Thailand by road is easy and as you approach the park both sides of the road are lined with restaurants, resorts, guesthouses, mini-marts, lodges and golf courses. It may be that there are too many people coming here.

Lumpini Park

2006-02-10T16:20:00.000+07:00

The first Public Park in Bangkok!!!

explaination from yahoo travel "Lumpini Park is a popular oasis, named after Buddha's birthplace. The green expanse provides a relaxing and relatively peaceful retreat from the heat and noise of the rest of the city. The best time to arrive is just after sunrise, when hordes of fitness fanatics can be spotted jogging, doing aerobics, practising tai chi, yoga or even ballroom dancing! You can hire a paddle boat, eat at one of the reasonably priced outdoor restaurants, or just take it easy under a shady tree. Admission is free."

Santiphap Park, Bangkok

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Santiphap mean Peace, this Bangkok park outstanding by set to be forest garden in the city center that make green and added by spring with sculpture in same swamp, the sculpture is pigeon carried the 5 olives. And Santiphap Park is order to have only less construction in the park and make atmosphere to calm down from outside and cut the disturb by tree around and can reduce the polution. Just walk pass the gate you will touch the different...and the name Santiphap Park board was duplicate signature style from Buddhadasa; the monk that Thai very respect.
Santiphap Park Location :
Near Victory Monument, between Rachavithee road and Rangnam road, Bangkok
Area : 20.80 Rais
Working Hours : 5.00 Am - 21.00 Pm daily
How to get there
Bus : 12 14 17 24 36 38 61 63 69 74 77 92 204
Aircondition Bus : 14 140
Service Record : Weekday about 2,000-3,000, weekend about 3,000-4,000

Phu Kradung National Park

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Located in Loei province, the north eastern of Thailand

Phu Kradung national park is one of Thailand's most romantic spots. The 1360 meters height and shape like bell that make it's call Phu Kradung, Phu is the way Thai call the high and Kradung in Thai it's mean bell.

Phu Kradung national park is largely covered with seasonal tropical rain forest and ever green forests. The 60 square km. plateau is a savanna of oak, pines, beech, etc. including very beautiful waterfall.

There are some mammals including elephant and barking deer, and many bird species in the Phu Kradung national park.

The region receives heaviest rain in October and there is almost no rain during December to February. Phu Kradung national park is closed from June to August because of intense pressure on the environment by the visitors. Most popular months are October to January when Phu Kradung national park can be crowded on weekends.

Tents and porters can be arranged at the Phu Kradung national park offices located at the foot of the mountain and at the top.

It is a 9 km distance from the base of the mountain to Phu Kradung national park head quarters at the top. The final 4 km is a walk on the plateau to reach to Phu Kradung national park head quarters and the camping ground.

Villagers have set up food and drink stalls along the climb. The trek takes 3-6 hrs .On the plateau visitors have 50 km of marked trails to cliffs, waterfalls and meadows. Expedition into the deep forest where large animals exist should be accompanied by a guide provided by Phu Kradung national park office.

*For carry boy who will take care your luggage from foot of mountain to top, he will charge you 10 baht per 1 kl.

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