The Blossoming Flowers Thailand and the Country's Booming Tourism
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Tourism is a large industry in Amazing Thailand. Contributing to approximately 6.7% of the country's yearly gross domestic product, tourism in this beautiful country is one of the strongest in the globe . As a matter of fact , Euromonitor ranked Bangkok (with 10,209,900 visitors that year), as the third of the Top Destinations in the world, just behind London and New York. Other Thailand cities also made it to the list with Pattaya at 23rd place, Phuket at 31st and Chiang Mai at 78th place. A notable fact is that 59%of Thailand tourists are return visitors. This only reflects the high level of tourist contentment with the sights and experiences Thailand offers to its foreign visitors. The flowers Thailand and the strong presence of Thailand's flower-growing industry are part of the reasons why tourists keep coming back for more.
Dubbed Amazing Thailand by its tourism authority, it is truly amazing how there seems to be no limit to what tourists can get from visiting Thailand. The country has different attractions that cater to tourists' varying tastes. Most tourists generally visit the country to go to Bangkok or explore its historical landmarks. Some tourists choose to travel to the north of Thailand to trek on mountains and interact with ethnic minorities in lush jungles. In contrast, some go south of Thailand to swim on unforgettable beaches or go island-hopping. Millions of tourists also visit the country to go to Chiang Mai to attend its yearly Flower Festival where most of flowers Thailand are showcased on colorful floats and florist stalls.
The flora in Thailand is precious part of the country's charm. With about 27,000 species of flowers Thailand, the country has appealed to tourists who are fond of nature and the outdoors. The Chiang Mai Flower Festival gathers the flora in Thailand in one big and spectacular festival that is a privilege to be part of. The festival opens every first weekend of February. It is the time of the year when the cool season comes to an end and flowers are in prime condition.
The white and yellow chrysanthemums, the exquisite Damask Rose, pink and purple Dendrobium orchids, the yellow Daoruang, the sacred Lotus, and the festive Poinsettia are among Thailand's line-up of extraordinary flowers. Nonetheless, the flower among flowers Thailand is the Ratchapruek, the country's national flower. It is a flower that blossoms during early spring, where its golden yellow flowers cover the whole tree until almost no leaflet can be seen. This unique growth has earned it the nickname of Golden Shower Tree. The Ratchapruek was made the national flower of Thailand because of its yellow color. For Thais, yellow is associated with the King as well as Buddhism. The way the Golden Shower Tree blooms simultaneously throughout Thailand seems to bring together Thais and remind them of their national identity. |
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Author Resource:-
Penny is an expert when it comes to Thailand flower delivery. To find out everything about this Bangkok florist, visit her website at
www.virginflorist.com
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By :
Jessie Stone
Submitted
2011-02-02 14:47:05 |
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