Myanmar is a beautiful country with a pleasant climate and beautiful scenery. There are lush forests, majestic mountains, and winding rivers, all revealing the simplicity of nature and exuding charming charm.
As a hotspot for global biodiversity research, the mangrove forests in southern Myanmar are a must-see. Unlike other forests, Myanmar's mangrove forests are "water forests" where boats can be used to see the abundance of terrestrial flora and fauna, as well as a wide variety of aquatic life.
The most famous mangrove forests in Myanmar are located on the Myeik archipelago in the Tanintharyi region. Comprising 26 islands in the archipelago, Lambi Marine Park is Myanmar's only national marine life park, an important bird sanctuary and an ASEAN heritage site. Lambi Island is the largest island in the park and the centerpiece of this park.
The mangrove forests in the marine park grow along rivers and freshwater waters and are of high ecological value. There are 63 recorded mangrove tree species in the park, which provides a home for many mollusks, crustaceans and fish. Walking along the coast, you will be enchanted by the unique scenery layered on top of each other, and if you are lucky enough to encounter a "wandering" dugong, it will be a great luck.
There are two "perennial rivers" flowing on Lambi Island, one called "Crocodile River" and the other called "Tourist River", both of which are located on the west side of the main island. Riding a canoe down the river, even just to see the wildlife in the forest, is enough to be moved by nature. However, there are also so-called "thriller moments". Imagine that you are paddling in a creek surrounded by dense jungle, and suddenly you feel a pair of invisible eyes in the distance watching your every move, and a layer of goosebumps suddenly emerges. In fact, many explorers who go deep into nature have felt the same way. However, this does not necessarily mean danger, most of the time, wild animals do not attack for no reason, and the "distant gaze" is mostly just to find the uncommon "two-legged beast", feel fresh, and watch "eating melons".
Walking is also a good experience. Although there are no formal trails in the forest, visitors can follow the rangers deep into the jungle or climb to the top of the hill of Lambi Island to enjoy the magnificent scenery of sky and clouds, mountains and sea, and "immerse" themselves in nature.
On the Mergui Archipelago, there is a simple and brave people "Moken". Hundreds of Moken live in the reserve, mainly in a fishing village called Makyone Galet. Thanks to the abundance of natural resources, the fishing village is small but thriving, with busy fishermen and wandering tourists forming a unique landscape.
In fact, the Moken people were originally born and raised Malays, and they are known as the Salons in Myanmar. As "nomads of the sea", the Moken have lived here for centuries and made a living from fishing. They call the boats "kepan", and each boat is a family, and each family carefully selects the wood used to make the kepan boat, and the more delicate families will use leaves to weave mattresses and wardrobes. Because its cultural traditions and lifestyles are very different from those of other ethnic groups, it is like a real-life version of "The Story of the Peach Blossom Spring", and many tourists who love niche tourism are especially fond of it. Although it is not at all comparable to the famous Phuket and Bali in terms of infrastructure and tourism services, many professional tourism agencies still praise it.
Today, due to population growth, economic and social development, and climate change, the biodiversity conservation efforts of Rambi Marine Life Park are under increasing pressure. From the perspective of the park itself, finding a balance between conservation and development is also a challenge.
Completed and operational in 2016, the Ramby Marine Life Park Visitor Centre features park offices, a multi-purpose hall for educational events and seminars, and accommodation facilities for visiting researchers and consultants. Today, the visitor center has become a gathering place for environmentalists and experts in the field, and has played an important role in popularizing knowledge about natural resource conservation.
In order to promote the sustainable development of tourism, the local** has also developed an ecotourism program with the aim of promoting economic development while protecting the ecology. For example, in 2015, a comprehensive training programme was launched to include English, guide training and handicraft production, as well as a package of explanatory materials, including educational panels, guidebooks, folded maps, and documentaries.
So far, these measures have achieved certain results, and the number of local tourists and service levels have been significantly improved. It is expected that in the near future, this blessed land will be able to shine more dazzlingly in the global tourism industry, bringing higher visibility and greater attraction to the local area and the whole of Myanmar. (This article**: Economy** Author: Li Xunqi Yin Lun).
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