Suratthani , Southern Thailand
Surat Thani is the biggest province in Thailand's southern region, encompassing 8,057,125 rai or about 13,721,902 square kilometers. Its diverse geographical features include mountains, plains, rivers, coastlines, and hundreds of archipelagos. The moist tropical forest in Phuket Range in the west and in Nokhon Si Thammarat Range in the west and in east nourish diverse fauna, flora and wildlife, including precious trees, fruit trees, vegetables and herbs. Fourteen rivers originating from this province give it a proper name of "the city of rivers".
Surathani Attractions:Si Wichai ArtThe agricultural areas in Chaiya, Tha Chang and Tha Chana were parts of the flourishing Si Wichai Kingdom, which was the regional trade and Buddhist center. Laem Pho was an ancient port and many ships visited Khlong Phum Riang. Today the Si Wichai glamour is left to be seen in the unique Si Wichai arts, architecture and sculpture.Map and attractions
Ao Ban DonAo Ban Don lies deep inside the land, naturally protected from the tide by various islands. Once an important port, Ao Ban Don today is a land and sea transportation hub. The fertile mangrove forest around the bay coastline makes Amphoe Muang, Kanchanadit and Don Sak appropriate for aquatic animal nurseries and fishing industries.Map and attractions (North) , Map and attractions (South)
Tai Rom Yen National Park The 425 square kilometers in Kanchanadit, Ban Na San and Wiang Sa, were designated National Park on 31st December 1991, after the Communist Party of Thailand had been quelled by "Tai Rom Yen" (or "peaceful South") strategy. The diluting mountains of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Range are mostly covered with moist evergreen forest and exotic and rare flora and fauna. The captivating scenery, caves and waterfalls in the Park are worth visiting.Map and attractions Khao Sok National ParkThis Park, covering 738.74 square kilometers, was proclaimed a national park on 22 December 1980. As part of the largest moist evergreen forest in Thailand's South, the Park is rich with diverse flora, some of which are rarely seen elsewhere, including certain families of lotus, white palm,and fern.Khao Sok is also one of the best bird-watching spots in Thailand. At least 155 species of birds are reportedly seen here, some of which are rare, such as hawk, heron, and many others.Most of the Park is bejeweled with convoluted limestone mountains of the Phuket Range, and very scenic canyons, streams, caves and waterfalls. The limestone island and islets in the reservoir at Ratchaprapha Dam is very striking. The Tourist Information Center at the Park headquarter provides information and brochures on the various trails and activities in the Park. Visitors can go trekking, bird watching, padding, canoeing, and camping. The best time to visit the Park is during December-April.Map and attractions
ไม่มีความคิดเห็น:
แสดงความคิดเห็น