Known for its “floating gardens”, this sanctuary is an important watershed and water source for electricity and domestic use for people living in the small villages that straddle the lake.
Unique Flora: Wetland sedge, reeds and evergreen flora growing in natural floating islets like Oryza hydrophasia, Chirugus granulate, Dalbergia spinosa, Hypericum prunizolium, Colladium sp., Desmodium oblongum, Enhydra fluctuans, Panicum sarmentosum; Salix tetrasperma, Ficus sp., Crataexa nurvala, Mitragyna parvizolia, and Salmalia malabarica syn Bombax malabaricumg rowing in shallower water or on the shores; rare medicinal orchids
Unique Fauna: Fish species like ngapweh (Chaudhuria caudata) and ngaku-shinpa (Silurus burmanensis; migratory bird species like the sarus crane (Gru santigone), purple swamp hen (Porphyrio porphyrio) and black-winged stilt (Himantopus himantopus); resident birds and other species such as the lesser whistling ducks(Dendrocygna javanica); pheasant-tailed jacana, cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis), purple heron and little comorant (Phalacrocorax niger); greater spotted eagle (Aquila clangga); Indian shimmer (Rynchops alhicolia)
The Pandaung Hill Tribe, whose long-necked women use brass rings around their necks, can be found in Inlay Lake Wildlife Sanctuary. Also present is the village of the Intha, the local indigenous peoples, whose traditional and cultural activities include leg rowing, floating markets, vegetable gardens in floating islands, and use of small traditional boats for transportation and for catching fish. Guests can witness the locals practice of fishing using distinctive conical rattan nets, weaving done in a traditional way using a loom made of teakwood, as well as the local pagoda festivals for environmental education and awareness.
Activities for guests of the park are bird watching, boating, hiking, and visiting archaeological sites. Tourists will also find natural hot springs, as well as stores manufacturing and selling intricately crafted silverware and silver ornaments, Shan cloth satchels, exquisite textiles, handwoven garments, wooden dolls and embroidered paintings. Famous Buddhist shrines, monasteries and pagodas are also attractions in this heritage park.
The forest complex covers three national parks and one wildlife sanctuary. These are Kaeng Krachan National Park (291,500 hectares), located just four hours away from Bangkok; Kui Buri National Park
A marine national park that comprises of 42 islands and has been listed as Ramsar Site in 2002. It is abundant with both island’s terrestrial and marine biological resources including
It is the largest and least disturbed freshwater wetland in the country. The marsh plays an important ecological role in Caraga Region and has a complex network of marshes, rivers,
