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Bueng Boraphet
Opening days: Daily
Opening hours: 08.30 - 16.30
Bueng Boraphet It is the largest freshwater swamp in Thailand. It covers an area of approximately 132,737 rai, covering 3 districts, namely Mueang Nakhon Sawan District, Tha Tako District, and Chum Saeng District. In the past, Bueng Boraphet was known as the "North Sea" or "Chom Bueng" because there are many aquatic animals and plants.
According to surveys, there are about 148 species of animals, 44 species of plants. Rare animals have been found here, namely the Queen Sirindhorn Bird, Tiger Tut. In November-March, many teals migrate to this marsh.
There are many species of endemic birds such as teal, echidna, egret, staghorn bird which lay their eggs in July-March. Some areas have been declared non-hunting areas. Bueng Boraphet is under the supervision of the Wildlife Conservation Division. and is also a breeding ground for fish The Department of Fisheries has also set up the Bueng Boraphet Fisheries Development Station.
Point of interest Is the Bueng Boraphet Aquarium in honor of his 80th birthday. It is the only canoe-shaped building in Thailand, 37 meters wide, 49 meters long, with a 24 meter long fish tunnel showing more than 100 species of freshwater fish, along with many saltwater fish species.
There is a Touch Pool where you can touch and touch sharks, frogs, sea urchins. Open daily from 10.00-18.00 hrs. Watch diving to feed the fish Monday-Friday at 11:00 a.m., Saturday-Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Admission fee: adults 30 baht, children 20 baht, students in uniform and monks 20 baht.
There is also a crocodile show. Monkey drama Khun Prakit Sightseeing cruise See a variety of birds that rent a boat at Bueng Boraphet Pier. There is an artificial sandy beach for swimming, banana boats, jet skis, an OTOP shopping center and accommodation and tent services.
For more information, please visit Bueng Boraphet Non-Hunting Area or the Bung Boraphet Wildlife Conservation Development and Promotion Station Which is the location of the Bird Watching Club, Nakhon Sawan Province, tel. 0 5630 0040, open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or the Bueng Boraphet Visitor Center, Tel. 0 5627 4525, www.buengboraphet.com.
Getting from Nakhon Sawan town to Bueng Boraphet can go many routes.
By boat, from Nakhon Sawan Municipality Pier Market, go along the Nan River and go north for about 6 kilometers to the mouth of Khlong Nong Duk. When you go under the railway bridge, you will reach the swamp area.
By car, you can access Bueng Boraphet on 2 sides:
1) North side, along the route Nakhon Sawan - Chum Saeng Highway 225 for about 9 kilometers, there will be a junction on the right for another 2 kilometers into the Bung Boraphet Inland Fisheries Development Station. There is an Inland Fisheries Research and Development Center. Showcasing different types of freshwater fish tanks such as stingrays, white stingrays, sea bass, thepo fish, Yisok, etc.
Open for free viewing every day from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except Wednesday. There is also a crocodile breeding pond. There is a long-tailed boat to take you to see the marshes. The small boat can accommodate 5 people, excluding the driver, costs 400 baht, the large boat can accommodate 10 people, costs 500 baht. The boat will cruise to Koh Lat and return in about 1 hour.
Can bring food to eat on the boat. There is a boat service between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., but if sailing between eight and nine o'clock in the morning, it is easier to find birds. For more information, contact the Bung Boraphet Freshwater Fisheries Development Station, Tel. 0 5627 4501, 0 5623 0183.
2) The south side of Bueng Boraphet From the city, take Highway 3001, Nakhon Sawan - Tha Tako route for about 20 kilometers, then turn left at the sign for another 4 kilometers to the waterfowl park or the Bueng Boraphet Wildlife Sanctuary. Make a nature study route In the area where the office is located, there is a garden to relax. There are many kinds of birds to see.
Website : www.buengboraphet.com
Tel : 056274525
Category: Nature and Wildlife
Group: Dam, Reservoir, Lake
Last Update : 3 YearAgo
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