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Thailand is fortunate in its prime location for tourism in terms of such natural attractions as beaches and mountains, cultural and historical sites which reflect the glories of Thai civilization, and a sophisticated infrastructure, allowing visitors easy access to all these treasures.

The government's policy on tourism for the past years has been gearing towards more and more sustainable tourism development with emphasis on community participation, safety of tourists and non-exploitation. The term “eco-tourism” has been widely used to describe a form of tourism in natural areas that is based on the knowledge about and responsibility towards the ecological system of the area.

At present, the number of real eco-tourism visitors is still minimal. Mostly, those tourists are included in other types of tourism such as nature-based tourism, agro-tourism, cultural and historical tourism and health tourism. Most of such tourism areas are in natural parks and specific historical-cultural areas.

The national parks system in Thailand was previously cited its growing importance to the eco-tourism industry. With most parks easily accessible by road, there exists excellent potential to expand the number of visitors who use them.

In the case of the Maekong River, the nature-based tourism potential particularly applies to Northeast Thailand, an area that the TAT has identified as a priority for tourism development. The national parks in close proximity to the Mekong River include sites of prehistoric, archaeological and natural significance. As the Mekong region increases in its exposure and popularity, these parks will experience an increased number of visitors in search of quality eco-tours.

One marine eco-tourism, the last 30 years saw the country establishing 18 marine national parks as well as more than 70 terrestrial ones. Many of the activities available on and around Thailand's crystal seas are environmentally sound. Sea canoeing, windsurfing biking, walking, swimming, snorkeling and sailing are, when practiced as they should be, perfectly respectful of nature. Diving, the most popular water sport in Thailand, can be just as green.

Thailand has a great opportunity to promote eco-tourism, especially when compared to other countries in the Asia region. The kingdom enjoys such benefits as easy access, sophisticated infrastructure and myriad tourist attractions and activities.

Ang Ka Luang Karen Village: Local Lifes...
Many hill tribe villages living in the area of Doi Inthanon National Park always welcome visitors who would like to visit and study their culture and lifestyles.

There are two hill tribes-Hmong and Karen living in the Doi Inthanon National Park area for generations. Visitors are welcome to visit the villagers at Ban Hmong Khun Klang, Ban Karen, Pa Bong Pieng, Pha Mon, and Mae Klang Lueang, in order to learn about their lifestyle. Interesting activities are visiting the rice fields along the hills and drinking tasty fresh coffee.

To visit the villages, please contact the National Park's office in advance at Tel: 08 1881 7346.

Doi Pha Mon Highland Agricultural Extens...
Doi Pha Mon Highland Agricultural Extension Office in Amphoe Thoeng located in touch the spectacular scenery ‘Sea of Mist’ & ‘Fantastic Sunrise’ on Phu Chi Fa and the splendid flower bed of ‘Tulips’. This is a place to observe the recycled plantations of ‘temperated climate plant’. Open daily from 08.00-16.30 hrs. Tel: 0 5371 4023 Fax: 0 5371 4024

There are other Agricultural Extension Offices which are also interesting as follow;
1. Mae Chan District Agricultural Extension Office Tel: 0 5377 1654
2. Hua Mae Kham Highland Agricultural Extension Office Tel: 0 5377 3496
3. Chiang Rai Agricultural Research Center Tel: 0 5367 8202

Ecotourism in Chiang Mai

Ecotourism in Chiang Mai

Ecotourism is to travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.In Chiang Mai has many eco tourism routes as the following : The Royal Project Foundation Routes ; Doi Inthanon – Hang Dong – Mae Sapok Out from the city on the way to Doi Inthanon. Before you reach the Royal Agricultural Station Inthanon, you can visit the Karten at Sop Hard Village and Monhg at Khun Klang Village.The Rayal Agricultural Station inthanon the do the reserch on flora , fruits, vegetables and rain bow trough fish. Royal Project Development Center Khun Wang is famous in planting the chrysanthemum , that can see all year long.Along the road you will see the junctrion that connects to Mae Wang, if you turn right will bring you to Royal Project Development Center Mae Sapok that reserch the colorful anthurium.Mae Sapok has a small sized waterfall, originated from Mae Sapok River, situated in the area of Mae Sapok Royal Project, Ban Mae Sapok, Tambol Mae Win, Mae Wang Sub-district, Sanpatong District of Chiang Mai Province. Start this classic driving route at Chiang Mai on Highway 108. Just before reaching Chom Thong district, turn right and head up on the winding road to Inthanon Mountain. On the way can visit a village which are famed for their hill tribe culture, Baan Sop Hat and Khun Klang villages. At the Inthanon Royal Project Research Station, feast your eyes on gerbera, chrysanthemums (na-wua), Inthanon Lady’s Slipper orchids and paphiopedilum in full bloom. The night at Inthanon National Park could be close to zero degrees Celsius or even under if it is in winter time. This hillside road continues to Royal Project Development Khun Wang where are beds of chrysanthemums.Continue on the road will reach Royal Project Development Spok where adds to the feast of glorious colors. Route Nong Keaw – Ang Khang – Mok Jam – Huai Luk Started from Chiang Mai city go along on main Road.no 107 (Chiang Mai – Fang) pass Chiang Dao, then rech Muang Ngai intersection, turn left.Go along Arunothai Village will reach the Royal Project Development Nong Khieo a culture buffs where the Muser, the Lisu, the Akha and three more tribes live. After that continue along the road to The agricultural project station Doi Ang Khang is the most popular route during winter, the trip to the far north of Chiang Mai takes you to the Royal Project site at Ang Khang. Back in the 1960s, deforestation had denuded the hills, paving the way for the cultivation of deadly opium poppies. The Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station was set up in 1969 to persuade the hill tribes to stop growing poppy and switch to alternative crops. Today the hill station has become a treasure trove of beautiful flowers, cold-climate fruits and vegetables. City dwellers flock to Ang Khang and rub shoulders with the tribal folk. After that can visit Royal Project Development Mok Cham in Mae Ai District. Here you can visit the 8 hill tribes that do cold – climate agricultural. On the highway no.107 to Chiang Mai at km95, can find a place somewhere to picnic near the reservoir and soak in the serenity while you tuck in Huai Luk Royal Project Development Centre here you can taste Pure Arabica which is the pride of this place. In addition , there are many eco tourism routes in Chiang Mai as the following : Bee Conservation Center 1 Located on the main roda no.108 Tel . 0 5343 1262.In the bees colony you can partyicipate in may activities such as : the staep to take care for the bees untill collecting the honey. Royal Project Resercher Located on Doi Jon Luang Temple, Mae Na Jon, Maejam Tel . 0 5343 2275 – 6 Here you can taste the original fresh coffe admist the fresh air on the mountain. Mae Rim – Mae Jo Route Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden Situated on road no.1096 .Here you can find several plants in a big glass garden.Located in Mae Ram, Mae Rim. Tel . 0 5329 8717. Agricultural Center, Mae Jo University On the road no. 1001 (Sasai-Maejo-Proaw), here you can visit planting techneque by the Department of Agricultural.Tel . 0 5387 8038 Fruits Orchard in chiang Mai Wiang Khan Orange Orchard is the Royal Project at Bann Nong Yao, Mae Son, Fang district.The entrance fee is 100 b./person and the suitable time is during December-February.Tel. 0 5388 3641 / 0 1111 1138. 13 coins Orange Orchard located in Mae Soon, Fang District.Here open 08.00-17.00 and the admission is free.the best time to visit is December-February.Tel . 0 1783 7081, 0 5345 7132, 0 1046 6261, 0 5342 6569 Rai Jun Jan (Jujoob) lacated in Mae ngon, Fang.The entrance is free.The suitate time is during September-february.Tel . 0 5338 2333, 0 5334 6111, 0 1952 3111 Tanatorn Orange Orchard located in Mae Soon, Fang District.Tel . 0 5334 6554 email : tanatorn@hotmail.com In Chiang Mai also have others touristict Eco tourism that grows crops on cultural trial include : temperate fruits,vegetables, cut flowers (gladiolus, chrysanthem-um, carnation, lily etc.), ferns, coffee, tea, shiitake mushrooms, strawberries,passion fruit guava, herbs,potatoes,legumes, cereals, dired flowers and fast growing species of forest trees. As the following ; High Land Development Project Mae Jon Luang Tel . 0 5343 2207 Royal Project Development Center Mae Hae in Mae Na Jon , Mae Cham, Chiang Mai Tel. 0 5321 1489 Royal Project Development Center Nong Hoy in old Baan Nong Hoy in Mae Ran, Mae Rim Tel. 0 5393 3173, 0 5387 9418 Royal Project Development Center Wat Chan at Baan Den, Moo 3 Baan Wat Chan, Mae Cham Tel. 0 5321 6433 Royal Agricultural Station Inthanon located in Baan Khun Klang,Chom Thong Tel. 0 5326 8567, 0 5326 8558#11 Royal Project Development Center Mae Too on Baan Mae Too, Salle, Hod District Tel. 0 5321 0935 Royal Project Development Center Mae Pae in Baan Mae Pae, Samoueng Nuea Tel. 0 1980 1353 Royal Project Development Center Mae Sa Mai in Baan Mae Sa Mai, Pong Yaeng Mae Rim Tel. 0 9851 9922 Royal Project Development Center Mae Lod in Baan Mae Lod, Sop Peang, Mae Teang - Royal Project Development Center Mae Ta Nuea in Moo 3 Baan Huay Bong, Ta Nuea, King Ampore Mae-on Tel. 0 7173 9023 Royal Project Development Center Mon Ngoa in Baan Mon Ngoa Moo 5, Muang Kai, Mae Taeng Royal Project Development Center Gae Noi in Baan Gae Noi, Muang Na, Chiang Dao Royal Project Development Center Huay Seaw in Baan huay Seaw, Baan Pong, Hang Dong Tel. 0 5324 8425 Royal Project Development Center Baan Huay Som Poi at Moo 8 Doi keaw, Chom Tong Tel. 0 1951 9711 Royal Project Development Center Huay Luke in Ban Huay Luke, Ping Kong, Chiang Dao Royal Project Development Center Nong Keaw in Baan Mai Samakkee-Nong Keaw, Muang Na, Chiang Dao Royal Project Development Center Khun Pae in Baan Khun Pae Moo 2 , Chom Tong Royal Project Development Center Khun Wang in Baan Khun Wang Moo 12 Mae Win, Mea wang Royal Project Development Center Teen Tok in Moo 8 Baan Pang Pueng, Huay Keaw, Khing Ampore Mae-on Te. 0 5322 8524 Royal Project Development Center Toung Lao in Baan Pa Lao Samoeng Tai, Samoeng Royal Project Development Center Tung Reang in Baan Mae Khaninn Nuea, Baan Pong, Hang dong Royal Project Development Center Tung Luang in Mae Win, Mae Wang Tel. 0 5324 8061 Royal Project Development Center Pa Meiang in moo 1, Ban Pang Bong, Tep Saded, Doi Saked Royal Project Development Center Pang Ong in Baan Pang Ong, Mae Suk, Mae Cham Tel. 0 5322 9625

Orchard and Flower Garden Tour
Orchard and Flower Garden Tour in Amphoe Krathum Baen and Amphoe Ban Phaeo. In both districts, the locals do orchards, vegetable plantation, orchid farms and coconut groves. The former one is famous for the orchards of Nam Hom (fragrant juice) coconuts, pomelos and orchid farms along Setthakit Road (3091), while in the latter, there are vineyards and guava orchards along Highway No. 3097. Apart from the orchard tour, tourists will have an opportunity to see the process of making coconut sugar and traditional Thai desserts such as Thong Yip, Foi Thong and Met Khanun.

Eco-Tourism

Thailand is fortunate in its prime location for tourism in terms of such natural attractions as beaches and mountains, cultural and historical sites which reflect the glories of Thai civilization, and a sophisticated infrastructure, allowing visitors easy access to all these treasures.

The government's policy on tourism for the past years has been gearing towards more and more sustainable tourism development with emphasis on community participation, safety of tourists and non-exploitation. The term “eco-tourism” has been widely used to describe a form of tourism in natural areas that is based on the knowledge about and responsibility towards the ecological system of the area.

At present, the number of real eco-tourism visitors is still minimal. Mostly, those tourists are included in other types of tourism such as nature-based tourism, agro-tourism, cultural and historical tourism and health tourism. Most of such tourism areas are in natural parks and specific historical-cultural areas.

The national parks system in Thailand was previously cited its growing importance to the eco-tourism industry. With most parks easily accessible by road, there exists excellent potential to expand the number of visitors who use them.

In the case of the Maekong River, the nature-based tourism potential particularly applies to Northeast Thailand, an area that the TAT has identified as a priority for tourism development. The national parks in close proximity to the Mekong River include sites of prehistoric, archaeological and natural significance. As the Mekong region increases in its exposure and popularity, these parks will experience an increased number of visitors in search of quality eco-tours.

One marine eco-tourism, the last 30 years saw the country establishing 18 marine national parks as well as more than 70 terrestrial ones. Many of the activities available on and around Thailand's crystal seas are environmentally sound. Sea canoeing, windsurfing biking, walking, swimming, snorkeling and sailing are, when practiced as they should be, perfectly respectful of nature. Diving, the most popular water sport in Thailand, can be just as green.

Thailand has a great opportunity to promote eco-tourism, especially when compared to other countries in the Asia region. The kingdom enjoys such benefits as easy access, sophisticated infrastructure and myriad tourist attractions and activities.