The festival began on 30 December 2012 and will continue
until 28 February 2013.
It takes place on Highway 304 Pak Thong Chai – Kabin
Buri, at the 60th kilometer, in Udom Sap subdistrict, Wang Nam Khiao district.
Nakhon Ratchasima Governor Winai Buapradit said that the
Flowers in the Mist Festival is being held in response to the province’s
tourism strategy of “Miracle Korat,” aimed at developing Nakhon Ratchasima as
an ideal venue for recreation.
The festival, covering an area of 10 acres, features
fields of flowering plants, both native and non-native species, such as roses,
marigolds, dianthus, tulips, lilies, and petunias. Local products under the
“One Tambon, One Product” program are also put on sale. Musical shows, “Music
in the Garden,” are held on weekends.
This season is the best time of the year in Wang Nam
Khiao, where the weather is cool and mists are seen in the morning and at
sunset. Visitors will appreciate the picturesque scenery of Wang Nam Khiao,
which is known for its breathtaking natural beauty.
The weather in Wang Nam Khiao is cool all year round.
Because of its pristine natural surroundings, this area is a worthwhile
location for eco-tourism. It is also rich in flora as a result of fertile
forests. There are many spots for scenic views where visitors can see the Dong
Phayayen - Khao Yai Forest Complex, one of Thailand’s World Heritage sites.
Apart from beautiful flowers, Wang Nam Khiao, which is
dubbed the “Switzerland of Northern Thailand,” is also famous for organic
fruits and vegetables. For nature lovers, this eco-tourist site is a suitable
place to study nature, as well.
Wang Nam Khiao is located in the southern part of Nakhon
Ratchasima province and within the boundary of Thap Lan National Park. Thap Lan
is Thailand's second largest national park, after Kaeng Krachan National Park
in Phetchaburi province. It encompasses two provinces: Nakhon Ratchasima and
Prachin Buri, and is one of six related areas, which together constitute the
Dong Phayayen – Khao Yai Forest Complex.
Designated as the gateway to the Northeast and Indochina,
Nakhon Ratchasima is the largest province in Thailand. It is the second largest
province, after Bangkok, in terms of population. Located 256 kilometers
northeast of Bangkok, Nakhon Ratchasima province is considered a new economic
center in the subregion. Today, Nakhon Ratchasima is home to Thailand’s largest
wind turbine power plant, which is located on the upper reservoir of Lam
Takhong dam.
Nakhon Ratchasima is also a great place to start
exploring Khmer-style temples in Thailand. It is the cradle of an ancient
civilization, and it has a rich cultural and historical heritage. This province
offers different interesting places to visit. Among them is Wang Nam Khiao,
where the Flowers in the Mist Festival is taking place.
(thailand.prd.go.th)