THE tourists visit Wah Ale Resort, located within Lampi Marine National Park, an ASEAN Heritage Park, every year, and it is also expected to receive more arrivals of European tourists during the upcoming travel season, according to the resort.
The eco-friendly resort is scheduled to reopen in November. Around 20 foreign visitors from Russia, the United States, Switzerland, Germany, Australia and other countries are expected to arrive at the start of the season. To accommodate the anticipated increase in guests, the resort is also preparing 21 nature-based villas.
“Wah Ale Resort has preserved its natural ecosystem in its original state, which is one of the main reasons why international visitors choose to stay here. Compared with visitors from Asian countries, more tourists come from Europe because they appreciate the island’s untouched natural environment.
While the resort is currently closed, we are making preparations for the upcoming season. As global temperatures continue to rise, we are installing several solar-powered air-conditioning units in addition to fans to improve guest comfort. Since many visitors travel with children, we are also building an environmentally friendly freshwater swimming pool that will not affect the surrounding ecosystem.
Because Lampi Island’s natural beauty has been carefully preserved, we expect to receive more tourists this season than last year,” said U Aung Zin Latt, general manager of the resort. The foreign visitors usually spend their first day enjoying kayaking and snorkelling along the beach. On the second day, they explore the mangrove forests by kayak, while the third day is devoted to trekking through the forest to observe its rich plant life and biodiversity.
During the remainder of their stay, visitors relax while enjoying the scenic beauty of the island and the surrounding sea. They also explore the lifestyle of the Salone and Myanmar people at the model village of Longan Island. The Lampi Marine National Park, Myanmar’s first marine national park, comprises about 75 per cent marine habitats.
The park is home to evergreen forests, mangrove forests and spits, supporting a rich diversity of terrestrial, forest and marine wildlife. Ongoing conservation efforts include keeping beaches free of litter, protecting coral reefs, conserving amphibians and marine species, and promoting sustainable nature-based tourism to ensure the long-term preservation and development of the national park.
Nyein Thu (MNA)/KTZH
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