考艾洲际度假村于2022年9月正式开业迎宾。
考艾的美景已经激发了数百年来游客们的灵感。
InterContinental Khao Yai Resort rests amidst a lush tropical landscape of numerous lakes and abundant trees. The grounds are also home to rare native wildlife – like exotic hornbills – as well as an enormous botanical garden.
Our chief architect, the award-winning American designer Bill Bensley, is also a noted conservationist, and he was careful not to damage any trees during construction. Better still, his team imported and planted several massive 100-year-old trees on our grounds.
The Botanical Gardens are a world unto themselves, and can be toured with InterContinental Khao Yai Resort’s head gardener. They are a horticulturist’s dream, with more than 30 species of trees, hundreds of types of plants, and resident wildlife like white squirrels, koi and trademark swans.
The greatest gem, of course, lies just beyond our outer gates – Khao Yai National Park, and its staggering 2,100 sq km of evergreen grasslands and mountainous rainforests.
It is one of Southern Asia’s largest national parks, and in 2005, it was also added to a UNESCO World Heritage Site – the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Compex, which includes more than 1.5 million continuous acres.
考艾国家公园也是联合国教科文组织世界遗产名录的一部分。
我们的植物园拥有超过30种树木。
洲际品牌在周边地区继续着无与伦比的培育传统。度假村提供到附近国家公园游览 多彩经验 ，以及前往小型邻近社区、历史遗址和文化景点的短途旅行便利。
这些真实的探索机会包括品酒和骑行，葡萄园骑行之旅 参观农场、果园和传统草药生产商，游览山顶寺庙和历史火车站，以及围绕当地传说和习俗打造的多种导览活动。
本地农场
考艾地区是东南亚最肥沃和翠绿的地区之一。这里是一个起伏的山丘、遮荫的果园、郁郁葱葱的田野和长长的道路，背后是雾气蒙蒙的山脉。
这里有许多当地的珍宝，包括世界级的葡萄和葡萄酒、100%纯天然蜂蜜和稀有的黄色火龙果。所有这些自然产品结合了最好的农耕和农业技术，拥有肥沃的土壤、纯净的泉水和充足的阳光。
考艾地区长满了热带花卉，它们生长在树上、灌木丛中、藤蔓上以及五颜六色的树丛中。亚洲蜜蜂是考艾国家公园中最健康的本地物种之一。因此，一些泰国最纯净、口感最好的蜂蜜也能在这个地区找到。
也许最稀有的本地珍宝是黄色火龙果。大多数品种都是红色或粉色的，但考艾是少数几个种植金色品种的地区之一。考艾洲际度假村拥有自己的有机农场，那里的仙人掌树上结满了这些特殊的水果。
葡萄是考艾的另一种本地美食。郁郁葱葱的山坡、凉爽的山间气温和丰富的阳光使得这个地区非常适合种植葡萄园。考艾是泰国仅有的两个能够种植多种世界级葡萄品种的地区之一。为了满足游客的需求，这里打造了一条专属的葡萄酒品尝之旅。
在考艾，有一种稀有的黄色火龙果品种。
许多葡萄园也在这个地区种植。
当地居民
当地文化和生活在考艾地区扎根深厚。这里的传统生活方式可以追溯到数千年前，而今天与大自然的联系依然如此紧密。
令人难以置信的是，考艾地区原住民的后代仍然居住在这里。原住民社区Tha Maprang至今仍然以当年的方式生活，保持与祖先的紧密联系。
Tha Maprang是了解考艾地区的本土故事和古老文化传说的理想地方。这里的人们礼貌友好，对自己的生活方式感到自豪，即使在开展与自然遗产和谐相处的新方式时，也保持着与祖先的牢固联系。如今，这个社区与土地的关系已经从园艺和果园发展到有机农场和可持续农业项目。
功德布施是体验考艾地区悠久历史深厚意义的另一种方式。Tha Maprang是当地社区心爱的古老神殿所在地，而当地地区拥有许多美丽的寺庙。
佛教是泰国生活的核心信仰，考艾地区最著名的地标之一是Wat Thep Phithak Punnaram寺庙。这座寺庙位于一座风景如画的山顶，提供着宁静田园般的全景美景。
食物是当地文化的另一个重要支柱，在考艾地区呈现出多种形式，从农田和溪流到餐桌和新鲜市场。
在这方面，Ban Tha Chang是一个典型的考艾社区。它是美食爱好者的天堂，以许多地摊而闻名。在Ban Tha Chang传统市场漫步时，您可以品尝各种经典美食，包括小吃、菜肴、水果和甜点。
对于更现代化的当地生活体验，Khlong Phai火车站是该地区最独特的历史建筑之一。该车站已有一个多世纪的历史，最初建于拉玛五世统治时期，作为东线终点站。这位君主是第一位访问欧洲的暹罗统治者，并发展了国家铁路系统，而100多年后的今天，这也成为了考艾洲际度假村建筑的灵感来源。
佛教是当地生活中的重要组成部分。
有机农业在考艾地区正在迅速发展。
Local Life
Authentic elements of culture live on in the Khao Yai region today. In addition to communities like Ban Tha Chang and Tha Maprang, traditional sciences, crafts and outdoor sporting activities are still a vital part of local life.
One example is the Thai Herbal House – where, as the name suggests, an array of specialised herbs are grown and cultivated, and then processed into traditional medicines and balms. It is effectively an ancient pharmacy, still alive and thriving today, and it remains a landmark example of the health and wisdom of a traditional and natural way of life.
Aromatics and incense are another type of local product which is still made in Khao Yai using traditional techniques. Making fragrant incense from natural ingredients remains a popular way of life for many in the region.
Another cornerstone of local life is Khao Yai’s system of waterways. The many rivers and streams flowing down out of the mountains are the lifeblood of much of the traditional culture nearby.
One of the most inspiring vistas in the area is the viewpoint at Lam Takhong dam. The valley’s refreshing open air, abundant green scenery and mountain backdrops make it an ideal place to take a walk or relax – and it remains one of the best spots in Khao Yai to watch a sunset.
Further along the river, smoother stretches of the waterway are perfect for kayaking. The smooth and gently flowing portions meander and drift through scenic orchards, groves and small villages.
One of the most picture-perfect natural gems nearby is the Ban Tha Chang natural spring. The crystal clear spring is cut like an all-natural swimming pool. It glows with a brilliant shade of turquoise, and is beloved by locals and international guests alike.
For an insightful look at 21st century stewardship of the waters and land, conservation-themed tours in and around Khao Yai National Park are quite popular. These educational opportunities explore community efforts and NGO programmes which continue to grow and develop the relationship between local communities and the beautiful natural landscape.
Many conservation tours are led by local professionals who are natives of the region. These guides are walking treasure troves of wildlife viewing points, park history, and hidden scenic spots.
The Thai Herbal House 专门经营稀有的天然产品。
Lam Takhong dam是在泰国国王拉玛九世的领导下修建的。
Our Recommendations
To get a true taste of the region, InterContinental Khao Yai Resort has a compiled a short list of some of our favorite community-based activities.
(1) Sample a culinary specialty made with local ingredients – One of our favourites is a trademark dessert with yellow dragon fruit from InterContinental’s organic farm, topped with fresh Khao Yai honey from a neighbouring farm.
(2) Khao Yai Life and Legends Tour – Exploring with a guide is a great way to gain insight into the local community. This cultural tour is built around an immersion experience in Tha Maprang. It features a cycling tour of local village farms, chances to sample seasonal fruit, merit making at the Chao Por Khao Yai shrine, and a craft workshop where guests can learn to make fragrant kaffir incense. The tour also includes a trip to Khun Ngaem’s Organic Farm. The sustainable agriculture project is one of the finest in the Khao Yai region, and was inspired by King Rama IX’s sufficiency economy philosophy.
(3) Join our staff on a morning cycling trip – Our GM leads a regular morning bike trip to Wat Makut Kiri Wan. The mountaintop temple is less than 5 km away, making the excursion roughly 10 km roundtrip – typically between 1-2 hours. The InterContinental Khao Yai Resort crew typically leads the group ride three times per week.