The planting of the Phu Rua plantation was inspired by the royal initiative of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej who convinced locals to change from shifting cultivation to harvest cold-climate plants. Phu Rua local people took the initiative to cultivate several cold-climate plants, including the successful and picturesque Christmas trees. Today, the district of Phu Rua is Thailand’s largest area for Christmas trees plantation and profits from the sale of the trees reaches over 220 million Baht each year.
At this time of the year, more than 100,000 Christmas trees will are being grown covering more than 5-rai areas and visitors are welcome to Phu Rua district to see them. Activities during the event also include booths selling local products, food and beverages and photo opportunities. In the evening, from 17:00 – 21:00 Hrs., there will be a walking street where tourists can stroll for shopping or simply chill out in the cold climate.
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Source: http://www.thaitravelblogs.com/
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