Thailand invites the world to enjoy the glorious tulips of Chaiyaphum

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Thailand invites the world to enjoy the glorious tulips of Chaiyaphum

 

 

Chaiyaphum’s Siam Tulips or Dok Krachiao are coming into bloom, so don’t miss your chance to take a selfie in a field of gorgeous purple flowers.

 

 The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is inviting local and international tourists to enjoy one of Thailand’s most amazing natural sights, the famous Dok Krachiao – or Siam Tulips – in bloom in the Pa Hin Ngam and Sai Tong National Parks. The event is celebrated in a fun Dok Krachiao Blooming Festival 2017, which takes place from 1 June to 30 September.

 

Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor said, “There are few more delightful sights in Thailand’s Green Season than the carpet of pinkish-purple Siam Tulips, wonderful flowers that hold a special place in Thai hearts and which only bloom at this time of year. So we invite everyone to celebrate this amazing sight, explore the stunning national parks and experience the local culture of the people.”

 

The official opening of the Dok Krachiao Blooming Festival 2017 takes place on 17 June at Pa Hin Ngam National Park in Thep Sathit district, Chaiyaphum province, and there will be a night parade showcasing the local culture. During the Festival itself, there will be fun activities to enjoy and tours of the flower fields in Pa Hin Ngam and Sai Thong. There are also hill treks, a fair selling local food and handcrafts, and musical concerts to enjoy.

 

The Dok Krachiao – or Siam Tulip, (Curcuma alismatifolia) is not actually a tulip but related to the ginger plant and grows across the province of Chaiyaphum in Northeastern Thailand, as well as in Laos and Cambodia. The flower fields come into bloom during the region’s rainy season.

 

Visitors heading to Chaiyaphum should not only make sure to attend the annual Dok Krachiao Blooming Festival if they want to appreciate the many wonders of this Isan province. Pa Hin Ngam National Park has amazing natural wonders to explore including Mo Hin Khao, which has fascinating rock formations, carved out by the wind and rain over millions of years.

 

Sai Thong National Park also boasts fields of Dok Krachiao as well as the stunning Sai Thong Waterfall, which cascades over several levels and offers canoeing and bathing. Many people visit the Pha Hum Huet Viewpoint, which has some amazing views over the greenery of the Park from a scenic rock shelf.

 

Aside from the Parks, the local areas offer cultural attractions; such as, the famous Chao Pho Phraya Lae Shrine believed by locals to protect the province and the Ban Khwo Silk Weaving Village, which makes the famous shimmering Isan silk in a huge range of colours.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/sunday/Travel_log/30318578

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-06-20

[TheFishman1]

How much to get into the park?

[thhMan]

With the Ladies not doing their stuff much anymore... Whats left but some flowers and memories to drive the tourism industry

[ExpatOilWorker]

The title should read: Thailand invites the world to enjoy the glorious (fake) tulips of Chaiyaphum

 

They are not actually tulips, but some kind of weed.

[Naroge]

Definitely worthwhile seeing. The crowds are rather big during peak period, but the arrangements are good and you get a good view of the flowers in bloom.

[graemeaylward]

What they don't say is that "International" visitors will be fleeced of 400baht for the privilege compared with 40baht for Thais! Racism at its worst. I refused to pay and bought some plants from the traders at the entrance to the park and now have some growing in my Khon Kaen garden!

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